How to Fix Error Code 0x800f0923: Windows Update Installation Failure on Windows Server 2012 R2
Follow these steps to fix error code 0x800f0923 when installing updates on Windows Server 2012 R2:
- Install pending updates: Ensure all pending updates are installed before new ones. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. Install any pending updates, then try the new updates again.
- Disable antivirus temporarily: Antivirus software can sometimes block updates. Temporarily disable your antivirus and retry the update installation.
- Use Windows Update troubleshooter: Windows Server 2012 R2 includes a troubleshooter for update issues. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.
- Reset Windows Update components: If troubleshooting fails, reset Windows Update components. Open an elevated command prompt and enter these commands:
- Perform a clean boot: If the issue persists, perform a clean boot to eliminate software conflicts. Follow these steps:
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
After running these commands, retry the update installation.
a. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
b. Type msconfig and press Enter.
c. In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab.
d. Check Hide all Microsoft services.
e. Click Disable all.
f. Go to the Startup tab.
g. Click Open Task Manager.
h. Disable all startup programs in Task Manager.
i. Close Task Manager and click OK in System Configuration.
j. Restart your computer and attempt the update installation again.