How to fix windows 11 update error "Install error - 0x80070306"?

Javier Morelli 60 Reputation points
2025-10-18T16:32:22.3933333+00:00

I am getting "Install error - 0x80070306" when trying to install update "2025-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066835) (26100.6899)"

I keep Retrying with no success.

What should I do next?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Ramesh Srinivasan 171.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-25T01:59:59.3233333+00:00

    A repair installation via Settings should resolve the issue.

    Launch Settings > System > Recovery. Under "Fix problems using Windows Update", select "Reinstall now."

    This performs a repair installation, keeping your files, apps, and settings intact.

    See:

    Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows - Microsoft Support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-issues-by-reinstalling-the-current-version-of-windows-497ac6da-7cac-4641-82a5-f50398d879a0

    1 person found this answer helpful.

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