This not only helps it run smoothly but also keeps it well-protected.
Now, lets return to our mutton and see how to fix Windows update error 0x800f0985.
it’s possible for you to try them one by one until your update problem is solved.
Run Relevant Services
Step 1.
TypeServicesin the search bar and open it.
Scroll down to findWindows Updateand see if it is running.
If yes, right-press it and selectRestartfrom the drop-down menu.
If not, double-tap on it, go toStart punch in, then click thearrow iconto changeManualtoAutomatic.
InService status, select theStartoption and click onApply > OK.
Step 4.Background Intelligent Transfer ServicesandCryptographicalso perform the same operation.
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Perform Disk Cleanup
Step 1.
InWindows search, typedisk cleanupand pop launch the best match.
In the new popup, punch theClean up system filesoption and wait until you see a new window appears.
Click onOKto start clean.
InWindows search, typetroubleshootand launch the best match.
ChooseOther troubleshootersfrom the right.
LocateWindows Updateand punch theRunbutton next to it.
After that, start your box.
Repair Corrupted System Files
Step 1.
Typecmdin the search box and runCommand Promptas an administrator.
Copy and paste the following commands in theCommand Promptwindow and pressEnterto run it in order.
After finishing, start your Windows PC.
Reset Windows Update Components
Step 1.
Use the same steps to openCommand Promptand run it as an administrator.
Toreset Windows update components, execute the commands below in order in theCommand Promptwindow.
Once done, cycle your system and find out if the update error is fixed.
Manual Installation
Step 1.
Go toSettings > Windows Update, navigate toUpdate history, and enter it.
Find the update failed due to the 0x800f0985 error and copy its KB number.
Clickhereto openMicrosoft Update Catalog, punch in theKB numberin the search bar, and clickSearch.
Step 4. choose the appropriate update version for your system and click onDownload.
Then follow its onscreen wizard to install it.
Step 5. reboot your rig to apply the update.
Here we list some common causes below.
We hope this helps and thanks for your reading.
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