Windows 11 version 22H2 is the first massive OS update for Microsoft’s latest operating system is rolling out now. Lately, Microsoft has released a new update KB5017389 / KB5017271 for Windows 11 but many unlucky users are not able to install these updates. When they attempt to update their system, they receive the error code 0x8000ffff. When this error code appears, the installation process stops and doesn’t happen. Well, if you are also in the same situation, here we have covered all the potential solutions to fix the update KB5017389 / KB5017271 not installing on Windows 11.
How to Fix Update KB5017389 / KB5017271 Not Installing on Windows 11
There could be multiple reasons why you are encountering an issue while updating KB5017389 or KB5017271 on Windows 11. Worry not and try the following methods to resolve the update KB5017389 / KB5017271 not installing issues on Windows 11.
1. Run the Update Troubleshooter
One of the first methods to fix the update KB5017389 / KB5017271 is not installed on Windows 11 is to run the update troubleshooter. Here is how you can do it:
– Open up Start menu >> Settings >> System >> Troubleshooter >> Other troubleshooters >> lastly select Windows Update.
– And then try to install the new update and you will be able to do it without any trouble.
2. Install Windows 11 Media Creation Tool
Many times, the Window 11 Media Creation tool can fix various issues after installation. For this:
– Open up the Windows 11 Media Creation tool website. Then click on Download Now under Create Windows 11 Installation Media and then install it on the system.
– Once it is done, start the installation process again.
3. Run SFC Scan
Sometimes, you will be able to download and install the latest update on your Windows 11 easily after running the SFC scan on your system. Here is how you can do it:
– Open up the search box and type ‘cmd’ and open the Command Prompt window then type SFC /Scannow >> press Enter
– Then type the following commands to restore repaired files
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Once the process is done, check if the issue is resolved or not.
4. Install Windows Installation Assistant Tool
If the above methods don’t work, the next option is to install the Windows installation assistant tool. This method is quick and very easy. Here you need to simply install the Windows Installation Assistant tool and try to install the new update. To do that:
– Open up Windows 11 Installation Assistant tool site >> Click on the Download Now and then install it on the system.
– Once it is done, try to install the latest update KB2017389 or KB5017271 on Windows 11.
5. Reset Windows Update Service
Sometimes by resetting the Windows update service, you can easily fix updates KB2017389 or KB5017271 not installing on Windows 11. Here are some simple steps:
– Open up Services >> Select and right-click on Windows Update >> Properties option
– Next, set Startup type as Automatic and Service status as Running
– Once it is done, restart your system and try again. The issue should be fixed now
6. Reset Windows Update Component
The next solution includes resetting your Windows update component, it will fix the new update KB5017389 or KB5017271 installation issue on your Windows 11. For this:
– Open up the search box, type “cmd” and open up Command Prompt. And type or paste the following commands and then press “Enter”.
SC config trustedinstaller start=auto
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop msiserver
net stop cryptsvc
net stop appidsvc
Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dl
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup
Sfc /ScanNow
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start msiserver
net start cryptsvc
net start appidsvc
Lastly, start installing new updates on your system and check whether or not you can download and install the new update.
7. Use Microsoft Update Catalog
If you’re still not able to update KB5017389 / KB5017271 on Windows 11 automatically, then the next method is to get it manually. For this:
– Open up the Microsoft Update Catalog site >> Type “KB5017389” or “KB5017271” in the search box and then press “Enter”.
– Next, download the suitable file on the system and check if the problem persists.
That’s all – we have covered all possible solutions to fix updates KB5017389 or KB5017271 not installing on Windows 11.
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