Fix Windows 11 Update KB5053656 Not Installing Install Error 0x800703f1

 

1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:

• Open Settings (Windows key + I).
• Click on System.
• Click on Troubleshoot.
• Click on Other troubleshooters.
• Find Windows Update and click Run.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. System File Checker (SFC) and DISM:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator: Search for "cmd", right-click, and select "Run as administrator".
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.¹ Wait for the process to complete.²
• Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete.
• Restart your computer.

3. Reset Windows Update Components:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
• Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
  • net stop wuauserv
  • net stop cryptSvc
  • net stop bits
  • net stop msiserver³
• Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
  • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
  • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old⁴
• Type the following commands,⁵ pressing Enter after each:
  • net start wuauserv
  • net start cryptSvc
  • net start bits
  • net start msiserver
• Restart your computer.

4. Manual Update:

• Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
• Search for "KB5053656".
• Download the correct version for your system (x64, ARM64).
• Run the downloaded .msu file and follow the installation instructions.
• Restart your computer.

5. Clean Boot:

• Press Windows key + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
• Go to the Services tab.
• Check "Hide all Microsoft services" and click "Disable all".
• Go to the Startup⁶ tab and click "Open Task Manager".
• Disable all startup items in Task Manager.
• Close Task Manager and click "OK" in⁷ System Configuration.
• Restart your computer.
• Try windows update again.
• If update works, enable services one by one to find the conflicting service.

6. In-Place Upgrade:

• Download the Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft website.
• Mount the ISO file (right-click, select "Mount").
• Run the "setup.exe" file.
• Choose "Keep personal files and apps".
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
• This will reinstall windows while keeping your files.