Troubleshoot Windows 10 update error 0x800f0990

[peterfat11]

Hi guys, I got this windows update error tried sfc, dism, and troubleshooters nothings seem to work...

 

[ZeePriest]

Have you tried restarting your PC?

 

[Terry Ganzi]

Go in to service turn off windows update then proceed to folder windows in there scroll down to SoftwareDistribution look for a folder in there name download delete everything in that folder, go back in service restart windows update and you should be good to go.

 

[peterfat11]

Have you tried restarting your PC?

Go in to service turn off windows update then proceed to folder windows in there scroll down to SoftwareDistribution look for a folder in there name download delete everything in that folder, go back in service restart windows update and you should be good to go.

Restarted serval times, and tried these fixes but not working.

 

[CyberTech]

You have any software as WPD, O&Oshutup, etc that block Windows Updates?

 

[peterfat11]

You have any software as WPD, O&Oshutup, etc that block Windows Updates?

no it just get the error when trying to install the update

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

first try a clean restart: How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Then try an InPlace upgrade which install Windows over your Windows without cleaning any data.

If that doesn’t work, your Windows is somehow corrupt and clean install is needed

 

[Terry Ganzi]

Or try CHKDSK is a Windows utility that can check the integrity of your hard disk and can fix various file system errors.
To run it from Command Prompt, here are the instructions:

Log into Windows 10
Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
Select Search
Type-in cmd
Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
Click Run as administrator
Log in as an Administrator
When Command Prompt launches, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
The parameters for this command are: /f option will attempt to fix any found errors /r option will locate for bad sectors and recovery any readable information /x option will force the volume you’re about to check to be dismounted before the utility begins a scan If the C: drive is in use, type Y to run a scan at your PC’s next restart. If so, exit Command Prompt and restart the computer.

 

[peterfat11]

Or try CHKDSK is a Windows utility that can check the integrity of your hard disk and can fix various file system errors.
To run it from Command Prompt, here are the instructions:

Log into Windows 10
Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
Select Search
Type-in cmd
Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
Click Run as administrator
Log in as an Administrator
When Command Prompt launches, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
The parameters for this command are: /f option will attempt to fix any found errors /r option will locate for bad sectors and recovery any readable information /x option will force the volume you’re about to check to be dismounted before the utility begins a scan If the C: drive is in use, type Y to run a scan at your PC’s next restart. If so, exit Command Prompt and restart the computer.

tried that , but sadly still not working

 

[Terry Ganzi]

Then try restore or upgrade as was mentioned.

 

[I Walk MY Way]

Go to Tweaking.com download Windows Repair install it . open Windows Repair click jump to Repair
select Repair windows updates . run . reboot done ..

 

[Freud2004]

Just fallow the tutorial in this page, create the txt file and substitute the reg file mentioned "Win10UpdateFix.reg". It's the only solution that work for me after a Trojan dissemble my Windows update and have the exact same error that you have:

FIX: Windows 10 Update Service is Missing (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

Step by step instructions to resolve the following issue in Windows 10: The Windows Update Service is missing from the Services list (services.msc).

www.wintips.org

 

[peterfat11]

Just fallow the tutorial in this page, create the txt file and substitute the reg file mentioned "Win10UpdateFix.reg". It's the only solution that work for me after a Trojan dissemble my Windows update and have the exact same error that you have:

FIX: Windows 10 Update Service is Missing (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

Step by step instructions to resolve the following issue in Windows 10: The Windows Update Service is missing from the Services list (services.msc).

www.wintips.org

um site not working?

 

[Venustus]

um site not working?
View attachment 259861

Working here.

Can you also see this

Windows 10 Update Failed? Here's How to Fix That

Windows 10 updates can fail for many reasons, like a lack of drive space and corrupt files. Here’s how to fix Windows 10 update that keeps failing.

www.lifewire.com

 

[Balrog]

Go to Tweaking.com download Windows Repair install it . open Windows Repair click jump to Repair
select Repair windows updates . run . reboot done ..

I have suggested it and it seems that it is not well received. But it has gotten me out of some trouble.

 

[jan13]

I have the same mistake, I try the proposed other solution did not help.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

"Win10UpdateFix.reg". It's the only solution that work for me after a Trojan dissemble my Windows update and have the exact same error that you have:

You shouldn’t trust an infected/ compromised system.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Use the media creation tool to "upgrade" your OS

Upgrading the OS that way will replace your current one with a new one while keeping all your files and programs intact

The media creation tool will always pass a command to make the windows setup download the latest update before upgrading the system

This is what I mean with InPlace upgrade

 

[Freud2004]

You shouldn’t trust an infected/ compromised system.

An infected system is not a lost system, you certainly don't need to format a system or reinstall a SO to get rid of a malware that is a solution that I never recommend and that is offered in any vulgar forum, I always hate that solution for everything, uninstall and reinstall....

 

[peterfat11]

An infected system is not a lost system, you certainly don't need to format a system or reinstall a SO to get rid of a malware that is a solution that I never recommend and that is offered in any vulgar forum, I always hate that solution for everything, uninstall and reinstall....

yes, if it is still fixable why just reinstall os? It is not good for the hard drives, and your time.