How to fix KB5040529 failed to install in Windows 11 24H2

KB5040529 brings several features to Windows 11 2H4 but you may not be able to install it. You may get error a code when installing the update. Follow the steps to solve it:

Here is how to fix KB5040529 failed to install in Windows 11 24H2:

Method-1: Run Windows update troubleshooter

• Click on Start.
• Click on Settings.
• Select System.
• Go to the right side and scroll down.
• Click on Troubleshoot.
• Select Other troubleshooters.
• Click on Run for Windows update.
• Wait until the troubleshooter completes running.
• Follow if any suggestions are given.
• Now, go to Settings – Windows update and click on Check for updates.

Method-2: Use Standalone file

• Launch a browser.
• This link is given in description.
• Find the file compatible with your laptop or PC.
• For this, go to Settings – System – About.
• See System type.
• Find the compatible file on the website.
• Click on Download.
• Click on this link.
• Once the file is downloaded, right click on it and select Open.
• The system will restart a couple of times and install the update.

Method-3: Reset Windows update cache

• Click on Search.
• Type cmd.
• Select Run as administrator.
• Type the command net stop wuauserv
• Press Enter.
• In the same way, run the commands written in the description of this video.

net stop wuauserv
rd /s /q %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
net start wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
cd /d %windir%\system32
netsh winsock reset
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvc

• In the end, restart your PC.

Method-4: Run SFC and DISM Tools

• Click on Search.
• Type cmd.
• Click on Run as administrator.
• Type SFC /Scannow on the Command prompt.
• Press Enter.
• Let the command execute completely.
• Then run the following commands simultaneously:
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
• At last, restart your computer.
• Navigate to Settings – Windows update and click on Check for updates.

Method-5: In-Place upgrade

• Type windows 11 download in the search box in a browser.
• Select the link at the top.
• Scroll down and go to In-Place upgrade.
• Click on Download now.
• Select a language.
• After validation, click on 64-bit download.
• Run the downloaded file and select Open.

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This update is not yet released as far as I know.