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How to Fix Error 0x80200061 in Office 365 [Update Failing]

Easily get rid of Microsoft 365 update error 0x80200061(-2145386399)

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Is Microsoft Office 365 update failing by showing the error code 0x80200061? You can easily get rid of this issue if you follow the instructions from this article.

In general,Updating Microsoft 365 appsis straightforward. You can do it via Windows Update or directly from the Office applications. In both cases, you can encounter different errors. Before going through the real solutions, you should also know about the reasons.

Why is Microsoft (Office) 365 update failing?

Office 365 is called Microsoft 365 now. Whatever it is, if you see the update error 0x80200061(-2145386399), it may be because of the following things:

How do I fix Microsoft Office 365 error code 0x80200061?

Before going through the steps to solve the problem, we suggest you check the following things:

Often checking these things can save you from trying out other methods. If you still get the error 0x80200061(-2145386399), do the following things to solve it.

1. End the problematic background service

In most cases, the click-to-run service is responsible for causing update or installation errors. If this is the case for you, it will surely help.

2. Run the Update troubleshooter

If you encounter the error 0x80200061 when you try to install the update using the Windows update feature, the above steps will solve the problem.

3. Select the correct languages on ADR

4. Update in Clean boot

If any background services are responsible for the problem you are facing, the clean boot will fix it.

5. Repair Office 365

You may face update errors if the Office 365 installation files get corrupted. Repairing will solve the problem.

Not only this error, but it will also help to solve problems likePowerPoint not opening.

6. Re-Install Microsoft 365 with the latest version

You also can useRevoorIObit Uninstallerto uninstall Microsoft 365 completely. Windows uninstaller cannot remove software perfectly in most cases. As a result, re-installation may bring back the old problems.

So, these third-party tools can be beneficial in this type of situation. In fact, we suggest you use them over the built-in uninstaller.

If you are using Microsoft 365 business, the download process may be a bit different. You can figure it out very easily. For details, we suggest you readhow to download and install Microsoft 365.

If you are interested, learn how to solveExcel files not opening on Windows 11.

Surely, re-installing can help you to update Office by avoiding the error 0x80200061(-2145386399). But, if the problem still persists, you clean unnecessary files from your PC usingCCleaneror any other similar software. In many cases, it also helps.

This article has featured the methods to troubleshoot Microsoft 365 update error 0x80200061. If you have any helpful suggestions on this, feel free to write them down in the comment box.

How to Fix Error 0x80200061 in Office 365 [Update Failing]#

Why is Microsoft (Office) 365 update failing?#

How do I fix Microsoft Office 365 error code 0x80200061?#

1. End the problematic background service#

2. Run the Update troubleshooter#

3. Select the correct languages on ADR#

4. Update in Clean boot#

5. Repair Office 365#

6. Re-Install Microsoft 365 with the latest version#