Here this tutorial onMiniTooldives into the download of KB5040527, as well as solutions if KB5040527 fails to install.
Here is a feasible workaround.
you’re free to go toSettings>Windows Updateto check and install this update.
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In addition, Microsoft has published a direct offline installer for KB5040527 in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
When you see a pop-up window, poke the link to download the offline installers in the .msu format.
Finally, it’s possible for you to trigger the offline installer and plant the update.

How to download and install Ghost Spectre Windows 11 24H2 on your system?
Here it’s possible for you to see a step-by-step guide.
Solution 1. trigger the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Step 1.
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On your taskbar, right-clickStartand chooseSettings.
Go to theSystemsection, and then scroll down to selectTroubleshoot>Other troubleshooters.
Next, clickRunnext toWindows Update.

Solution 2.
Use Windows 11 Installation Assistant
Windows 11 Installation Assistant is used to assist you in updating or reinstalling Windows.
Here you might see how to use it to get the update KB5040527.
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Solution 3. you could download and install it from Windows Update and Microsoft Update Catalog.
if you hit update failures, just try the solutions outlined above.