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What is Computer Error 0x8000ffff ?
The Computer Error 0x8000ffff occurs primarily when you try to perform a standard update or to update certain Windows features or applications in the store. In addition, it may appear after system restore. There are different causes of this error. Most of the time, this is due to a viral infection or faulty drivers. Or maybe just a faulty application. The 0x8000ffff error appears on Windows 10 when you upgrade to Windows Update, install new programs, or restore the system whose process contains a file conflict. For example, if you get the following error message: “An unspecified error occurred while restoring the system. (0x8000ffff) “This means that you have a 0x8000ffff system restore error in Windows 10.
The 0x8000ffff error of Windows 10 Update may be caused by
- Malware infection
- Defective or outdated drivers
- Incorrect date and time settings
- Drivers or unnecessary processes
- Corrupted Windows store cache
- Problematic Windows Store Application
- Missing or corrupt system files
- Limited access
- Corrupt registry entries
Methods to solve Computer Error 0x8000ffff
Method 1 – Check for malware infection on the computer
Deleting infected files or intruders will help you fix the update error issue and protect your system from possible damage. You just need to scan your system from Windows Defender on Windows 10 (other operating systems can use an antivirus) and scan your entire computer system.
- First, press Windows + Q at the same time and find the Windows Defender settings. Click on the result of the displayed search.
- Then click Protection against viruses and threats under Protection Zones.
- Now, just choose the Scan Now option under Threat History.
- Next, the scan will take about 15 minutes.
- 5. Check if the error disappeared after scanning
Method 2 – Update or modify registry entries
This procedure is quite risky. Once the wrong modification in the registry can shut down your entire system.
- Use the Windows Win + R shortcut keys to launch Run, then type regedit and press the Enter key.
- In Registry Editor, go to the following key (if available):
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ COMPONENTS \ AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ COMPONENTS \ NextQueueEntryIndex
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ COMPONENTS \ PendingXmlIdentifier
- Right-click AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving, NextQueueEntryIndex, and PendingXmlIdentifier one by one in the details pane and select Delete to clean them.
- Restart the PC to see if this fixes the problem successfully.
Method 3 – Hardware Drivers
If the hardware drivers in your system are out of date. So, every time you try to update your system, the update error will be displayed because the drivers for your system hardware might not be compatible with the Windows 10 update.
- Use Windows Win + X shortcut keys and select Device Manager from the shortcut list.
- Expand the device entries and find the exact device that caused the error.
- Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software. You can also uninstall the driver and force Windows 10 to reinstall it automatically.
Method 4 – Reset the Windows Store cache
If the error code 0x8000ffff still exists after trying the above methods, you can also try to reset the Windows Store cache. Some users have indicated that it works. The steps are so simple. You just have to use the Windows Win + R shortcut keys to launch Run, then type wsreset.exe and press the Enter button. If nothing has changed yet, follow the steps below to disable the proxy.
- Press Windows + R to launch Run, type inetcpl.cpl in the box, and then press Enter.
- Find the Connections tab and select LAN Settings.
- Clear the “Use a proxy server for your local network” check box and click OK.
- Then click Apply and OK.
Method 5 – Missing or corrupted Windows 10 file
Some users are not aware of the hacked Windows 10 operating system. But during the system update time. The update file indicates the operating system error that is missing or corrupted. Because to break Windows security, users make changes to the genuine Windows operating system. Always use the genuine Windows operating system.
Method 6 – Clean the Windows Store cache
To clean the Windows Store cache, simply press the Windows key + R, type WSReset.exe and press the Enter key. Or key Windows + S -> wsreset -> right click on wsreset -> select Run as administrator -> Yes
