Fix: Windows 11 KB5036980 Update Not Installing
In this article, we tried to solve the problem that Windows 11 users encounter when they want to upgrade the Windows operating system to the KB5036980 update.
We will try to solve the problem of Windows 11 users not installing or downloading when they want to upgrade the Windows operating system to the KB5036980 update in this article.
Why is Windows 11 KB5036980 Update Not Installed?
The failure to install or download the Windows KB5036980 update is due to the Windows update services not working properly.
In addition, if the downloaded update file is corrupt, you may encounter suchaproblem.
For this purpose, we will give you information on how to fix the problem by giving youafew suggestions.
How to Fix Windows 11 KB5036980 Update Not Installing?
We will give youafew suggestions to fix this error.
1-) Check App Readiness Service
- In the Start search screen, type "Services" and open it.
- On the screen that opens, find the "App Readiness" service and double-click it.
- Then change the startup type to "Automatic" and start the service.
- Click the "Apply" button to save the setting.
Check for updates after this process.
2-) Use the Troubleshooter
You can eliminate the problem by using the troubleshooter developed by Windows.
- Open Windows settings and go to "System > Troubleshooter > Other Troubleshooter".
- Then click the "Start" button next to "Windows Update".
After this process, the problems will be scanned. If any problems appear, it will be automatically repaired by Windows.
3-) Delete $WinREAgent File
Windows temporarily moves files to the +WinREAgent folder while updating.
If any problems occur in the temporary file, errors may occur in updates.
- Access the file explorer and open Local Disk (C:).
- Then find the "$WinREAgent" folder and delete it by backing it up to the desktop.
- After the deletion process is completed, you can check it by making the update.
If you cannot find the $WinREAgent folder, select the "View > Show > Hidden Items" option in the top bar of the file explorer.
4-) Refresh Windows Update
Failure of Windows update to work properly may cause you to encounter various update problemslike these.
- First, access thelink below and download the "WindowsUpdate.bat" file.
- Right click on the file you downloaded and run it as administrator.
After the process is completed, check by trying to update again.