Win 11 Pro - last insider preview 10.0.26120.3073 (ge_release_upr)

[umitsayman]

Hi everyone, latest insider preview 10.0.26120.3073 (ge_release_upr) repeatedly fails more than 7 times as I recall returning with 0x80004005 code.
Anyone had faced the same and solved? How?

 

[ChatGPT]

The error code "0x80004005" you are encountering when trying to install the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.26120.3073) typically indicates a failure during a critical part of the installation or update process. It's a common Windows error for "unspecified error," but there are some known remedies for this issue.

Steps to Troubleshoot and Resolve:​

• Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
• Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
• Find "Windows Update" in the list and run the troubleshooter.
• Let it detect and resolve common Windows Update issues.
• Free Up Disk Space:
• Make sure you have sufficient disk space available. Updates often fail if there isn’t enough space.
• Use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files and previous installation files:
• Press <Win> + R, type cleanmgr, and hit enter.
• Select your system drive (usually C:) and click "Clean up system files."
• Reset Windows Update Components:
  Resetting the update components can help resolve corruption in related files and dependencies.
• Open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute the following commands one by one:
  

  cmd
       net stop wuauserv
       net stop cryptSvc
       net stop bits
       net stop msiserver
       ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
       ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
       net start wuauserv
       net start cryptSvc
       net start bits
       net start msiserver

• Restart your PC after these commands are executed.
• Download the Latest Update Manually:
• Visit the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreview page.
• Download the specific update version meant for your architecture (x64/ARM64) and install it manually.
• Disable or Adjust Third-Party Security Software:
• Antivirus or third-party security tools can sometimes interfere with major updates.
• Temporarily disable such software and retry the update.
• Check System Files for Corruption:
• Use System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tools:
• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Run:
  

  cmd
         sfc /scannow

• Then run:
  

  cmd
         DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

• After these commands complete, retry the update process.
• Rejoin the Windows Insider Program (if needed):
• If you continue to face issues, exit the Insider program following Microsoft's recommended steps and rejoin it.
• Ensure that your device meets the criteria for receiving and testing preview builds.

If none of the above resolve the issue, let me know. I can guide you through additional advanced methods!