Fix 0x800f0988 Windows Update Failed, Error on Windows 11/10 [Solution]

Command Used:
Dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase

Some Windows users have had a problem downloading cumulative updates with error codes 0x800f0988, 0x800f081f or 0x800f08a. Here are the steps you need to resolve the problem.

When updating Windows 11/10, if you receive error 0x800f0988, then this post will help you resolve the problem. Here is the exact error message — Updates Failed, Error 0x800f0988, There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later. You may also see error code 0x80073701 or 0x800f08a instead of 0x800f0988.

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Sometimes, when users try to download and install new cumulative updates, their computers might display the following error message: Updates Failed. There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later, followed by install error 0x800f0988.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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