This typically happens due to missing or corrupted update files, registry inconsistencies, or issues with Windows Update components.

When encountering Windows Update error 0x800f0983, the update process typically fails, leaving the system unable to install necessary updates.

Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing the August 2025 Windows 11 24H2 cumulative update from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

Microsoft has fixed a known issue preventing Windows 11 24H2 feature updates from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after installing the April 2025 security updates.

Security updates are broken for Windows 11 PCs installed with physical media using the October 2024 and November 2024 updates, but there is a fix.

Microsoft has confirmed that its latest Windows 11 update is removing Copilot from PCs and is working on a fix.

If you cannot install Windows Update due to the Windows Update error code 0x80070306, use the solutions provided in this article.