This guide provides several methods to fix the error, but first, let’s explore some of the main causes: Here are the methods you can try to fix the error:
Method 1: Manually Install the Update
If any of the essential Windows components used by the Windows Update are corrupt or missing, then installation of automatic Windows updates may fail. However, manually installing the same update as it uses different directories/services may solve the update error 0x800f0984.
Method 2: Change the Power Plan of your System
In the Power Saving Mode, the system may favor the battery over performance, resulting in the low performance of many essential system services/resources. This low performance of the services/resources can hamper the way Windows Update works, leading to the error at hand. The same can be rectified by changing the PC’s Power Plan to high performance.
Method 3: Run DISM and SFC Scans on Your System
If the essential system files are corrupt, it may lead to the error 0x800f0984. In this case, executing the DISM/SFC scans may clear the files’ corruption, which may solve the problem.
Method 4: Reset the Windows Update Components
This error can occur due to corrupt Windows Update components, which are crucial for the proper installation and execution of Windows updates. To resolve this issue, resetting your system’s Windows Update components to their default settings may be necessary.
Method 5: Perform an in-place Upgrade
In case none of the solutions mentioned above resolve the issue, you may consider performing an in-place upgrade of your Windows system. This process reinstalls the operating system on your PC and may help solve the problem with the update. However, it is recommended that you create a system restore point and back up your essential files before proceeding with the upgrade. This will help ensure that you can easily restore your system and files in case of any unexpected issues. If upgrading using the Media Creation Tool didn’t work, try creating a bootable USB with the Windows 10 ISO and using that device to upgrade the PC’s Windows. If that fails, then you may download/ mount the ISO image of Windows 10 and use it to run the following DISM command in PowerShell (Admin): Make sure to replace “F” with the driver letter of the mounted ISO and “5” with the edition of Windows you’re using. If the ISO file was created with Microsoft’s media creation tool, replace “Install.wim” with “Install.esd”. After running the DISM command, check if the error is resolved.
