How to resolve update error 0X800f081f in Windows 10

• You can try a quick fix with the Windows Update Troubleshooter. If that doesn’t work for you, we have more solutions for you to check.
• Another good solution is to restart the Windows Update components. This solution is a bit more advanced, so be sure to follow it step by step.
• If you need more Windows Update solutions and other additional information, be sure to check out our Windows Update Center.
• Visit our specially created Windows 10 Error Center. Here you will find more solutions like this to help fix a multitude of system errors.

Windows 10 updates are mandatory, you know that. At least that’s what Microsoft wants you to believe.

But in addition to regular system stability updates, Windows Update usually brings regular updates for other Windows features.

One feature that receives updates on a relatively regular basis is the dotNet Framework.

Namely, a problem that carries the code  0X800f081f can occur when you try to update this function. So if this bothers you too, we have prepared some solutions that will hopefully solve the problem.

Contents index

• How to resolve update error 0X800f081f in Windows 10
  • Use the .NET Framework Installer Offline
  • Use SFC and DISM scans
  • Install the update manually
  • Restart Windows Update components

How to resolve update error 0X800f081f in Windows 10

The update error 0X800f081f can be troublesome as you will not be able to download Windows updates. Speaking of this bug, here are some similar issues that users reported:

• Windows Update Error 0x800f081f Windows – This error can appear in older versions of Windows, and even if you don’t use Windows 10, you should be able to apply most of our solutions to older versions of Windows.
• 0x800f081f .NET 3.5 Windows 10 – If you cannot install updates due to this error, the problem could be .NET Framework. To fix the problem, simply enable the .NET Framework or use an offline .NET installer.
• 0x800f081f Windows Update core, agent : This error can affect other Windows Update components, and to fix the problem, it is recommended to reset all Windows Update components using the command prompt.
• 0x800f081f Surface Pro 3: This issue can affect Surface Pro and other portable devices. If this happens, you should know that all of our solutions can be applied to laptops, so feel free to give them a try.

Fix Windows Update problems with these great tools!

1. Use the .NET Framework Installer Offline

1. Search the web for the latest .NET Framework installer offline.
2. Download the installer and start the process.
3. Installation may take a while before the files are ready to install.
4. Follow the instructions and after the procedure is finished, restart the PC.

Make sure you are using an official Microsoft version of the verified site.

2. Use SFC and DISM scans

According to users, file corruption can lead to update error 0X800f081f on your PC. To fix the problem, it is recommended to run an SFC scan. This is pretty simple, and you can do it by following these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu. Now choose Command Prompt (Admin) or Powershell (Admin) .
2. Now enter sfc / scannow .
3. The SFC scan will now start. Note that this can take up to 15 minutes, so please do not interrupt. After the scan is complete, check if the problem is resolved.

Check out this detailed guide and learn how to use System File Checker like a real technician!

If the SFC scan didn’t fix the problem, or if you couldn’t run an SFC scan, you can try using the DISM scan. To do that, just follow these steps:

1. Right-click Start and run Command Prompt (Administrator) .
2. On the command line, type the following command:
   • DISM.exe / Online / Image Cleanup / Restorehealth

If the update service is not available, you can use the second way. Insert USB / DVD media with system installation files and type (copy and paste) the following command:

• DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup Image / RestoreHealth / Source: C: RepairSourceWindows / LimitAccess

Don’t forget to change  C: RepairSource with the location of your repair source. Once the process is finished, restart your PC and try updating again.

After the DISM scan is done, check if the problem is still there.

If the problem is still present, or if you couldn’t complete the SFC scan, be sure to repeat it now and check if that solves the problem.

Learn more about DISM by reading this guide!

3. Install the update manually

1. First, you must visit the Microsoft Update History website to find out the update number. You can easily compare your update history and information on the website to find missing updates.
2. Once you find the updated code, it should start with KB and be followed by a series of numbers, you should visit the Microsoft Update Catalog page .
3. Enter the update code in the search field and the list of results will appear. Note that the list will show you updates for different architectures, so be sure to select one that matches your system architecture.
4. Once you download the update, just run the setup file to install it and you’re done.

Note that this process will not fix the error and instead allow you to avoid it and download the update.

4. Restart Windows Update components

As you probably know, Windows Update relies on certain services to function properly, and if there is a problem with one of the services, you may experience error 0X800f081f.

However, you may be able to fix the problem simply by restarting the Windows Update components. To do this, you just need to follow these steps:

1. Start the command prompt as an administrator.
2. When the command prompt starts , enter the following commands:

• Net Stop bits
• Net Stop wuauserv
• Net Stop appidsvc
• Net Stop cryptsvc
• Ren% systemroot% SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
• Ren% systemroot% system32catroot2 catroot2.bak
• Net Start bits
• Net Start wuauserv
• Net Start appidsvc
• Net Start cryptsvc