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Windows Update Error 0x80080008: 7 Ways To Fix It

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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We’re all familiar withWindows 10update issues. This kind of problem is probably the most common flaw thatWindows 10users encounter from time to time.

All of those pesky issues are followed by anidentification codein order for them to get sorted out easier. One of thoseerrorsthat are common and repetitive is the one with the code0x80080008.

Namely, you’ll get prompted with this error code when your update is either stuck or some of the update files are not successfully downloaded and installed.

But, don’t worry, we have a few workarounds that should resolve the Windows Update error 0x8008000.

Windows update error 0x80080008 variations

Update error 0x80080008 will prevent you from downloading the latest updates. Speaking of which, here are some similar issues that users reported:

How can I fix the error 0x8008000?

1. Perform SFC and DISM scans

If you keep getting update error 0x80080008 on your PC, the issue might be your installation. Your Windows installation might be damaged or corrupted, and that can lead to thiserror.

However, you can fix the problem simply by performing an SFC scan. To do that, just follow these steps:

This tool proved valuable in many situations. Nonetheless, if the corrupted files are not the core of the problem, you may want to try other workarounds.

If SFC scan can’t fix the problem, or if you can’t run SFC scan at all, your next step would be to runDISMscan. To do that, just follow these steps:

Once the scan is finished, check if the problem is still there. If you weren’t able to runSFC scanbefore, try running it again after DISM scan and check if that solves the problem.

2. Restart Windows Update components

According to users, sometimes you might encounterUpdate error0x80080008 due toWindows Updatecomponents. To fix the problem, it’s required that you restartWindows Updatecomponents.

You can do this manually, but that can be a tedious process, so usually, it’s better to use Command Prompt.

To resetWindows Updatecomponents using Command Prompt, you just need to do the following:

After running these commands the issue should be resolved and you’ll be able to download the updates again. Running these command manually can be tedious.

If you want to automatically resetWindows Updatecomponents, you cancreate a Windows Updates reset scriptand run it to automatically reset the required services.

3. Check your antivirus

According to users, sometimesUpdate error0x80080008 can appear due to problems with your antivirus. To fix this issue, it’s recommended that you disable certain antivirus features and check if that helps.

If that doesn’t work, you might have to disable your antivirus completely and then try to perform the update. However, if the issue is still there, your next step would be to completely remove your antivirus.

Even if you decide to remove your antivirus, your PC should still be protected byWindows Defender, so you won’t have to worry about your safety.

If removing the antivirus solves your problem, this might be a good time for you to consider switching to a different antivirus solution.

There are many excellent solutions available, but theantivirus software for Windows 10that is most compatible with your PC will not give you any problems.

4. Manually download the update

If you keep getting updateerror0x80080008, you might be able to circumvent it simply by downloading and installing the update manually.

This is relatively simple, and you can do it by following these steps:

Once the update is installed, your system will be updated to the latest version and the issue will be resolved.

Keep in mind that this solution won’t fix the core problem, instead, it will just allow you to download and install the update manually and circumvent the issue.

5. Restart BITS services

Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is an essential service for Updates. On some occasions, due to various reasons it can crash and stop working.

What you need to do is restart the service and see if there is an improvement in the Update protocol.

That gets the job done for some users. However, if you are still prompted with theerror, move on to the next solution.

6. Boot in a Safe Boot mode

On some occasions, the background programs and their respective processes can slow down or even prevent an update. So, try tweaking out your services and startup to prevent the possible conflict.

You should be able to find and download available updates after this workaround.

7. Perform an in-place upgrade

According to users, sometimes your only way to fix this problem is to perform an in-place upgrade.

In case you’re not familiar, an in-place upgrade will forceWindows 10to install the latest version while keeping all your files and applications untouched.

To perform an in-place upgrade, you need to do the following:

Once the process is finished, your Windows will be updated to the latest version and the problem should be permanently resolved.

Done. Have in mind that you can use workarounds presented in this article for multipleerrors, not just the one we addressed today.

In case you have any questions or suggestions, the comments section is below.

Windows Update Error 0x80080008: 7 Ways To Fix It#

Windows update error 0x80080008 variations#

How can I fix the error 0x8008000?#

1. Perform SFC and DISM scans#

2. Restart Windows Update components#

3. Check your antivirus#

4. Manually download the update#

5. Restart BITS services#

6. Boot in a Safe Boot mode#

7. Perform an in-place upgrade#