{"id":539,"date":"2020-12-10T18:46:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T13:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/?p=539"},"modified":"2022-06-02T17:15:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T11:45:18","slug":"0x8000ffff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/","title":{"rendered":"0x8000ffff Windows 10 Update Error | 6 Easy Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Verifying that you&#8217;re running the latest version of your Windows operating system is a must. Windows rolls out updates for various bug fixes and enhanced security measures fairly often. This is all to ensure the ultimate user experience. However, in the process of updating, you can run into fairly common errors with simple fixes. One such is the 0x8000ffff Windows 10 error. This error occurs when you&#8217;re in the process of executing a standard update of your OS, some features, or apps. Now, the update error 0x8000ffff can occur for a number of reasons. The problem might lie within your drivers, or your device could have caught a virus. This error could also arise after a system restore or when you&#8217;re attempting to install a recently downloaded app. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0xc0000142\/\">Application Was Unable To Start Correctly (0xc0000142)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Ways_to_Fix_The_0x8000ffff_Windows_10_Update_Error\" title=\"Ways to Fix The 0x8000ffff Windows 10 Update Error\">Ways to Fix The 0x8000ffff Windows 10 Update Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Checking_For_Malware_Infection\" title=\"Checking For Malware Infection\">Checking For Malware Infection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Run_The_Main_Antivirus_Program\" title=\"Run The Main Antivirus Program\">Run The Main Antivirus Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Employ_The_Use_Of_Windows_Defender\" title=\"Employ The Use Of Windows Defender\">Employ The Use Of Windows Defender<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Checking_Your_Drivers\" title=\"Checking Your Drivers\">Checking Your Drivers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Using_Driver_Update\" title=\"Using Driver Update\">Using Driver Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Using_Driver_Verifier_And_Device_Manager\" title=\"Using Driver Verifier And Device Manager\">Using Driver Verifier And Device Manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Setting_The_Correct_Date_And_Time\" title=\"Setting The Correct Date And Time\">Setting The Correct Date And Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Clearing_Windows_Store_Cache\" title=\"Clearing Windows Store Cache\">Clearing Windows Store Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Running_An_SFC_Scan\" title=\"Running An SFC Scan\">Running An SFC Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Running_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\" title=\"Running Windows Update Troubleshooter\">Running Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Switching_To_The_Administrator_Account\" title=\"Switching To The Administrator Account\">Switching To The Administrator Account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0x8000ffff\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Fix_The_0x8000ffff_Windows_10_Update_Error\"><\/span>Ways to Fix The 0x8000ffff Windows 10 Update Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We recommend isolating the cause for your device to encounter the 0x8000ffff error before attempting to resolve it. So without further wait, here are our top 6 working solutions to fixing the 0x8000ffff error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_For_Malware_Infection\"><\/span>Checking For Malware Infection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first step to fixing the 0x8000ffff issue is to check whether your system&#8217;s malware has been infected or not. Hence, if there is any, it can be discarded quickly to prevent further damage to your device. You can do one of the two things to check for malware infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/directory-name-is-invalid\/\"><strong>How to Fix The Directory Name Is Invalid in Windows 10<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_The_Main_Antivirus_Program\"><\/span>Run The Main Antivirus Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can have your antivirus program scan your device to check for any malware defects and fix them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employ_The_Use_Of_Windows_Defender\"><\/span>Employ The Use Of Windows Defender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This built-in anti-malware tool is your best shot at resolving the problem. The Windows Defender strives to keep your device safe from external threats. To run it, start as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Go to Update &amp; Security from the settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to Windows Defender, then Windows Defender Offline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, click on &#8216;Scan Offline.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your computer at this stage will commence rebooting. Once this process is complete, check to see if the problem has been resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/update-error-0x8024a105\/\">Windows 10 Update Error 0x8024a105 | 6 Ways To Fix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_Your_Drivers\"><\/span>Checking Your Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Oftentimes, faulty or severely outdated drivers can be the root of the cause of the 0x8000ffff error. Again, you can do one of two things to resolve the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Driver_Update\"><\/span>Using Driver Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Updating the drivers is the best thing you can do to ensure that you&#8217;re running the latest, bug-free version. To update the drivers, commence as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Device-Manager.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-547\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Device-Manager.png\" alt=\"device manager\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Device-Manager.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Device-Manager-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Device Manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Go to &#8216;Updates &amp; Security&#8217; from the &#8216;Settings.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Under &#8216;Check for Updates,&#8217; click on any drivers that need to be installed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Driver_Verifier_And_Device_Manager\"><\/span>Using Driver Verifier And Device Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The built-in Windows driver verifier is the ideal tool to fix your drivers. To find it, go to start, input &#8216;Verifier,&#8217; and press &#8216;Enter. Once the verifier finds the cause of the 0x8000ffff problem, use the device manager to fix it. To use the device manager, commence as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use shortcut Win + X to open up the Device Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, Expand the device entries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Look for the problematic driver, then Right-click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, click on Update Driver Software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_The_Correct_Date_And_Time\"><\/span>Setting The Correct Date And Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having your device set to the incorrect date and time can as well render you this issue. It can also block the Windows store. Therefore, to reset it, go to &#8216;Settings,&#8217; find &#8216;Date and Time&#8217; under date and language.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-541\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Date-and-Time.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Date-and-Time.png\" alt=\"set date and time to fix 0x8000ffff error\" width=\"700\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Date-and-Time.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Set-Date-and-Time-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Date and Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Ensure that &#8216;Set time automatically&#8217; has been enabled. Now check if the error: code 0x8000ffff has been resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:\u00a0<a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0xc00d36c4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music\/Video error 0xc00d36c4 on Windows 10 [Solved]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_Windows_Store_Cache\"><\/span>Clearing Windows Store Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your Windows Store cache has a chance of becoming corrupted. Therefore, clearing it can potentially solve the issue. You can once again follow either of the two steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-540\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Microsoft-store.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Microsoft-store.png\" alt=\"microsoft store\" width=\"700\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Microsoft-store.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Microsoft-store-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Microsoft store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use shortcut Windows key + R, then input WSReset.exe. Finally, hit &#8216;Enter.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use shortcut Windows key + S, then input wsreset, next, Right-click&#8217; wsreset&#8217; and select Run as Administrator.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, download all the applications that you need from the Windows Store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_An_SFC_Scan\"><\/span>Running An SFC Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The System File Checker is a nifty in-built tool to scan your device for any kind of problem. Once it finds it, it automatically commences to solve it. It is, therefore, a great tool to use if you&#8217;re running into any kind of error concerning corrupt files. To use it, start as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-an-SFC-scan.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-an-SFC-scan.png\" alt=\"running an sfc scan for 0x8000ffff error\" width=\"700\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-an-SFC-scan.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-an-SFC-scan-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Running an SFC scan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open the command prompt from your device&#8217;s start menu. Make sure that you click on &#8216;Run as Administrator.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, input the command &#8216;sfc\/scannow&#8217; into the terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hit &#8216;Enter&#8217; and let the SFC scanner do its thing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the scanner finds any error, it will automatically fix it. Finally, proceed to see if you are still met with the error: 0x8000ffff catastrophic failure. If yes, then read on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/driver-wudfrd-failed-to-load\/\">Driver WudfRd Failed to Load-5 Ways to Fix It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Running Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Windows Update Troubleshooter is a tool that will be able to detect any errors with reference to your updates and fix them immediately. To use it, commence as follows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to &#8216;Updates &amp; Security&#8217; from the settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, go into &#8216;Troubleshoot.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, scroll down to &#8216;Get Up and Running.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select &#8216;Windows Update,&#8217; which you can find under it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, click on &#8216;Run the Troubleshooter.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter.png\" alt=\"running windows update troubleshooter 0x8000ffff \" width=\"700\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Running Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Restart your device after this process is complete, then check to see if the error has been resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_To_The_Administrator_Account\"><\/span>Switching To The Administrator Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The final thing you can do when you run into the 0x8000ffff error is to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/how-change-user-account-type-windows-10\">switch to the admin account<\/a><\/strong>. It is possible that your guest account doesn&#8217;t give you the privilege to update your OS. Therefore, it is suggested to change to the administrator account so that you may proceed to update your OS. To do so, perform the following set of steps<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-546\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Panel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-546\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Panel.png\" alt=\"control panel\" width=\"700\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Panel.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Control-Panel-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Control Panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the start menu and select the user picture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sign out of your account<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, sign back in as an admin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/0xc000007b\/\"><strong>Application Was Unable To Start Correctly (0xc000007b)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So here are our top 7 working solutions to fixing your device&#8217;s 0x8000ffff error. If the error continues to persist, then try searching for more solutions on the web. However, if nothing seems to work, consider contacting a technician to aid you further with the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-windows-10-taskbar-frozen\/\">How to Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Frozen Issue | Top 7 Ways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Verifying that you&#8217;re running the latest version of your Windows operating system is a must. 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