Windows 10: Windows 11 Update KB5031358 Install Error 0x800f0988

My x64 Windows 11 gives the following error: 0x800f0988, when trying to install update package KB5031358 2023-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems.I already looked up what this error could mean and tried the following solutions from the Microsoft community:Cleaned up all temporary files through the storage managerEmptied the " C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" folderDisabled the Windows Update service through the service manager, as to prevent any new files from being downloaded to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder the files will only delete i

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(KB4532695) -Error 0x800f0988

Have a look at the steps in this tut. They would probably help you out of this dilemma.
How to Fix Update Error 0x800f0988 on Windows 10

 

Windows update error-0x800f0988 while installing update KB5006670

Okay. I read the steps here and did methods 1 and 2 which didn't solve the issue. Page not found • Windows Report - Error-free Tech Life I did method 3 and same result. Sharing the screenshot of log of cmd prompt.

Then I did an in-place upgrade and after the reboot, I got this.

I'm still not able to install the update. I also went to deskmodder.de but couldn't find the script for the specific update that I'm facing issues with. I went here. Windows 10 Update Fehler 0x800f0988 (aktuell KB5003214) - Seite 2 - Deskmodder.de

 

Windows update error; 0x800f0988

Hi all,

I'm new here so apologise in advance if this is the wrong place, or if I miss something... But here goes. And thanks for having me!

Win version; 2004 (19041.630)

I've been struggling for weeks up update Win10, this is the error code 0x800f0988.
This is the update; 2021-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems (KB4601319)




It downloads in a fraction of a second (unlikely), and then on the install hangs on 20% for a bit, then 73% for less time, then 100%. Then error.

I've ran the Windows Troubleshooter and get;

• I've tried excluding it from the DEP (Data Execution Protection), but you can't set DEP attributes on x64 executables.
• I've restarted the services, following; https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...1-5712477faf4e
• I've followed this; Reset Windows Update in Windows 10 and ran the bat file
• I've tried manually downloading the files from the widows catalogue, and installing it, the progress bar looks to hang at 20% ish to, but it failed after it reached 100%.
• I've even tried Restoro which I regret, the free scan highlighted a fixable issue with WaasMerdic.exe so I paid the subscription and ran it.
• enabled 'download over metered connections'

I'm completely stuck now...
Any helps appreciated. So thanks in advance.