Errors you may encounter while deploying patches through SuperOps

Component store or system-file corruption

What's happening: Some of your Windows system files are damaged, so the patch can't apply correctly.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator, and run: sfc /scannow, followed by DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
If the error mentions a servicing stack, install the latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU) first, then try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x8000FFFF	An unexpected failure occurred
0x80070026	Reached the end of the file unexpectedly
0x8007007E	A required module could not be found
0x8007025D	The update file contains invalid data
0x80070306	One or more errors occurred while processing the request
0x800703F1	Your configuration registry database is corrupt
0x800736B3	A required system component is missing
0x800736CC	A component's file doesn't match what's expected
0x80073701	A required system component could not be found
0x8007370A	A system value is out of its expected range
0x8007370B	Your Windows component store is corrupted
0x8007371B	Required parts of a system update transaction are missing
0x8007371C	An installer failed during setup or servicing
0x800F081F	Files needed to complete the update could not be found
0x800F0820	The update session failed
0x800F0831	An update package is missing part of its contents
0x800F0900	A servicing stack failure occurred
0x800F0905	An update applicability check failed
0x800F0922	An update package error occurred
0x800F0971	A general servicing failure occurred
0x800F0982	A required matching component could not be found
0x800F0983	A file needed to apply the update is missing
0x800F0984	Applying part of the update failed
0x800F0985 – 0x800F0990	A staging error occurred while preparing the update
0x800F0993	One or more installers failed
0x80240031	The update file format is invalid
0x80240035	The update was skipped and not processed
0xC0000005	A process crashed unexpectedly
0xC0000142	A required component failed to start
0xC1800109	A newer update service component is required

Corrupt Windows Update cache

What's happening: The files Windows Update uses to track and download updates have become corrupted.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and stop the Windows Update, BITS, and Cryptographic services: net stop wuauserv, net stop bits, net stop cryptsvc.
Rename the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders (add .old to the end of each name).
Restart the three services (net start wuauserv, net start bits, net start cryptsvc), then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80004005	An unspecified failure occurred
0x80070003	The system couldn't find the specified path
0x8007000D	The update data is invalid
0x80070012	There are no more files
0x80070050	The file already exists
0x80070057	A required parameter is incorrect
0x8007010B	The folder name is invalid
0x80070246	An invalid character was found
0x80070302	An error occurred reading update data
0x80070490	A required element could not be found
0x800705B9	Windows couldn't read the update data
0x80070801	An internal Windows Update error occurred
0x80073712	A required system file is corrupt
0x80074101	An internal Windows Update error occurred
0x80242006	Windows Update received invalid data
0x80242FFF	Windows Update hit an unspecified failure
0x80248007	Required update information is missing
0xC1900404	Setup failed while updating system components
0xCA00A009 / 0xCA020007	An internal Windows Update error occurred

"Success" message, but the update didn't actually apply

What's happening: Windows shows the patch as installed, but it didn't fully apply — often due to a partial install or registry issue.

What you can do:

Reset the Windows Update components: stop the wuauserv, bits, and cryptsvc services, rename the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders, then restart the services.
Run wsreset.exe.
Run sfc /scannow followed by DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x00000000	Windows reports success, but the update didn't fully apply

A pending operation or locked file is in the way

What's happening: Something on your computer — a locked file or an operation that hasn't finished — is blocking the update.

What you can do:

Restart your computer to clear the pending operation, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80010105	An internal server error occurred
0x80070002	The system couldn't find the specified file
0x80070020	The file is currently in use by another program
0x8007006E	The system couldn't open the specified file
0x800700C1	The file is not a valid Windows application
0x8007010A	The copy operation couldn't be completed
0x8007018C	A file operation couldn't be completed
0x80070308	The update is in a state where this action isn't possible right now
0x8007045B	Your computer is in the middle of shutting down
0x800704C8	A file is currently open elsewhere and can't be modified
0x80070643	A fatal error occurred during install
0x800706F4	An internal error occurred
0x80070776	A required system component was not found
0x80070BC9	Your computer needs to restart to finish rolling back a change
0x8007139F	A required resource isn't in the right state
0x80071A2D	An update operation is no longer active
0x80071A30	An update operation was already stopped
0x80080005	A required system component failed to run
0x800F0246	An installer can't run right now
0x800F080A	A pending update operation is blocking this one
0x800F0991	The update was canceled
0x80242007	The update installer stopped responding

Another installation is already running

What's happening: A different install or update is running at the same time and is blocking this one.

What you can do:

Wait for the other installation to finish, then try again.
If it seems stuck, restart your computer and try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070652	Another installation is already in progress
0x80240016	The install isn't allowed right now, usually due to a conflict

A temporary glitch or a cancelled update

What's happening: A brief connection issue or a cancelled operation interrupted the update.

What you can do:

Make sure your computer is online, then try the update again.
If it keeps happening, restart your computer and try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070017	A data error occurred, possibly due to a disk issue
0x80070102	The operation timed out
0x800704C7	The operation was canceled
0x80070663	The update package couldn't be opened
0x8024000B	The operation was cancelled

Not enough disk space or memory

What's happening: Your computer doesn't have enough free space or memory to complete the update.

What you can do:

Free up space on your computer — you can use the Run Windows Cleanup or Delete Temp Files option if it's been shared with you, or manually clear out files you don't need — then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070008	Not enough memory is available
0x8007000E	Not enough memory is available to finish the operation
0x80070070	There isn't enough space on the disk
0x800703FB	Your system couldn't allocate enough space to complete the operation
0x800705AA	Not enough system resources are available
0x800705AF	Your system's paging file is too small for this operation
0xC000007F	Your disk is full
0xC1900130	An error occurred during setup
0xC190020E	Not enough free disk space to complete the upgrade

Network or connectivity issue

What's happening: Your computer can't reach the server it needs to download the update from.

What you can do:

Check your internet connection and any firewall or proxy settings, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
1234	The update failed to download
0x8024200D	The update needs to be downloaded again
0x80246007	The update hasn't finished downloading

Windows Update service isn't running

What's happening: The Windows Update service on your computer is stopped or busy.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run net stop wuauserv followed by net start wuauserv to restart the service, or simply restart your computer.

Error Code	What it means
0x80240009	Another update operation is already running
0x8024004C	The Windows Update service was stopped

Background download service (BITS) isn't running

What's happening: The service responsible for downloading updates in the background isn't running.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sc config bits start=auto followed by net start bits, then try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80246010	The download service couldn't connect to fetch the update

Windows Installer service isn't accessible

What's happening: A core Windows service needed to run installers isn't accessible.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run msiexec /regserver followed by net start msiserver, then try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070641	The Windows Installer service couldn't be accessed

A core Windows service (RPC) is unavailable

What's happening: A core Windows service that many programs rely on is unavailable. This service shouldn't be manually stopped.

What you can do:

Restart your computer, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x800706BA	A required system service is unavailable
0x800706BE	A required system call failed

An app or driver is blocking the update

What's happening: An installed app or driver isn't compatible with this update and is blocking it.

What you can do:

Update or remove the app or driver that's flagged as incompatible, then try the update again. If you're not sure which one is causing it, our support team can help you check.

Error Code	What it means
0xC19001DF	A compatibility issue is blocking the update
0xC19001E1	The update was blocked by a compatibility issue
0xC1900208	An incompatible app was found on your computer

Setup failed partway through

What's happening: Windows Setup ran into an error during one of its update phases.

What you can do:

Make sure your drivers are up to date and you have enough free disk space, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0xC1900104	Setup failed during an early phase of the update
0xC1900106	The setup process was stopped
0xC190011F	Setup ran into an unexpected error
0xC1900131	Setup failed during an early phase of the update
0xC1900204	The update isn't compatible with your current Windows setup

Blocked by permissions or a security policy

What's happening: A permissions restriction or security policy on your computer is blocking the update.

What you can do:

Make sure you're running the update as an administrator, and that you're logged in when the update runs (some updates need an active login to complete). If your organization uses security software that restricts installs, you may need your IT admin to allow it.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070005	Access is denied
0x80070659	The install was blocked by a security policy
0x80240020	The update needs someone logged in to complete
0x80240044	No active user session was available
0xC0000022	Access is denied

This update doesn't apply to your computer

What's happening: This particular update isn't meant for your system — it may already be installed, replaced by a newer one, or built for a different Windows edition.

What you can do:

No action is usually needed. If you believe the update should apply and it isn't going through, let us know and we can take a closer look.

Error Code	What it means
0x80004001	This function isn't supported
0x8007000B	The program format isn't compatible
0x80070032	This request isn't supported
0x80240017	This update doesn't apply to your system

Disk or file system issue

What's happening: There's an issue with your hard drive or file system that's blocking the update.

What you can do:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run chkdsk /f to check your disk, then run sfc /scannow followed by DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then try the update again. If your drive is failing, it may need to be replaced.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070202	A disk issue is affecting the file system
0x800703E7	An error occurred, possibly due to failing storage
0x80070476	A file system limit was reached
0x80070570	A file or folder is corrupted and unreadable
0x80071160	A compressed file's data is corrupted
0x80071A91	A required system component was shut down due to an error

Microsoft Office update failure

What's happening: An update to your Microsoft Office apps didn't complete successfully.

What you can do:

Go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft 365 > Modify > Online Repair and let it run. This restarts Office's update service and reinstalls what's needed (you'll need an internet connection).

Error Code	What it means
0x8E5E0158 / 0x8E5E0211 / 0x8E5E03FB / 0x8E5E04BD	An internal error occurred while updating Microsoft Office

Download stalled

What's happening: The update download stopped making progress partway through.

What you can do:

Restart your computer and check your internet connection, then try the update again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80188306	The download stalled with no progress
0x80188309	An internal error occurred during download

A system component isn't registered correctly

What's happening: A required system component isn't registered properly on your computer.

What you can do:

Run the standard repair: open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow followed by DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then try again. If it persists, our support team can help register the specific component.

Error Code	What it means
0x80004002	A required system interface isn't supported
0x80040154	A required system component isn't registered

Sideloading isn't enabled

What's happening: Installing this type of app package requires a setting called "sideloading" (or Developer mode) to be turned on.

What you can do:

Go to Settings > Privacy & security > For developers and turn on sideloading, then try again.

Error Code	What it means
0x80073CFF	Sideloading needs to be enabled to install this package

Invalid update package

What's happening: The update package itself appears to be invalid or doesn't match what's installed on your computer.

What you can do:

Try the update again — it will be re-downloaded automatically. If it keeps failing, let us know and we'll take a look.

Error Code	What it means
0x80070664	The update package isn't valid for this installation

License terms not accepted

What's happening: This update requires accepting its license terms (EULA) before it can install.

What you can do:

No action needed on your end — this is resolved automatically once your device is on the latest agent version.

Error Code	What it means
0x80240023	The license terms for this update weren't accepted