How to Fix Update Error 0X800F0982 on Windows 10
While trying to install the latest Windows 10 update, some users reported encountering a mysterious error. The message displayed on their screens states 'Update error 0X800F0982 .' The error is related to the KB4493509, KB4493509, and KB4489899 updates, and is most likely due to corrupted Windows Update components causing the service to get stuck. There are a couple of potential fixes that users can try to get rid of the annoying error.
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Try the Windows Update Troubleshooter
While its success rate varies greatly, it is always a good idea to give the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter a try.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Now, type ms-settings:troubleshoot in it and press Enter. This will open the 'Troubleshooting' section of the Settings app.
- Locate 'Windows Update.'
- Click the 'Run the troubleshooter' button.
- Wait for the scan to complete and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Reset the Windows Update Components
If the error persists, it is time to move on to a bit more technical solution. Let's try to reset the Windows Update components to their original state, thus getting rid of any that might have become corrupted.
- Type cmd in the search field on the Taskbar.
- Either right-click the top result and select 'Run as administrator' or select the option from the list on the right. This will open an elevated Command Prompt window.
- Now, we have to stop the Windows Update components. Type the commands listed below one by one and press Enter after each:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
- To reset the components, type the following commands and press Enter after each one:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
- Restart the computer system and check if the Windows will now run without any interruptions.
Try Force Installing the Update
- Right-click the Windows Start menu icon and select 'Windows Powershell (Admin)' from the available options.
- Type wuauclt.exe /UPDATENOW and press Enter on your keyboard to execute the command.
- Wait for the update to be installed and restart the PC system.