Error 0x800f0831 Installation Failure, Windows Failed to Install the Following Updates
108Error 0x800f0831 Installation Failure, Windows Failed to Install the Following Updates.
The 0x800f0831 error is typically discovered by affected users in the WindowsUpdate.log using the Event Viewer after the conventional installation of a cumulative update fails. Although the issue is mostly occurring in relation to Windows Server Update services, it’s also confirmed to appear on end-user Windows versions.
As it turns out, the most popular cause that will trigger this error message is a missing manifest of the previous update package. In other words, the WU (Windows Update) component is not aware of what was last installed, so it refuses to install new update packages. If this scenario is applicable, you can get the issue resolved by installing the missing update manually.
Another potential cause that will lead to the 0x800f0831 error is a scenario in which your end-user machine cannot communicate with Windows Update servers. This can either be facilitated by system file corruption or VPN connections or Proxy servers.
However, the issue can also be caused by a disabled WU service or a missing .NET 3.5 Framework. In this case, you’ll need to enable the framework from the Windows Features menu or you can install it from a compatible installation media.
In rare circumstances, Windows updates might fail with the 0x800f0831 error due to some type of system corruption. This can either be resolved by using System Restore, performing SFC & DISM scans, or by refreshing the components of your OS (via Clean install or Repair install).
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).