How To Fix Windows Update Error 0x800f0905 [Tutorial]

Commands Used:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Windows update errors are quite common, and most users come across them at least once during years of PC usage. In most cases, such problems go away by themselves, as the reason for them to arise are usually related to unstable internet connections or servers on Microsoft’s side. This is why the error message commonly claims that the process will be repeated in the near future, which usually resolves the situation.

When updating Windows, if you receive error 0x800f0905, it’s because of misconfigured or corrupt Windows files. It can be the update file or any of the system files. When files are corrupt, installations can fail, downloads can get stuck, and sometimes the process needs a restart. It takes a while for Windows to achieve this, but it can be done manually by the end-user. In this post, we will show how you can fix Windows Update Error 0x800f0905 on Windows 11 or Windows 10.

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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