您^(Are)是正在寻找解决Windows 10 更新错误代码 0x800f0984^{(Update error code 0x800f0984)}的人吗？如果是，那么您来对地方了！许多用户在多个社交媒体平台上报告了错误代码^{(error code)}，因此我们在这里为您提供帮助。错误代码 0x800F0984^{(error code 0x800F0984)} 21H1 不允许您在 Windows 10 计算机上安装最新更新^{(Windows 10)}。更具体地说，当您尝试安装累积更新 KB5000842^{(Update KB5000842)}时，您可能会遇到所讨论的错误。尽管如此，还是有很多故障排除方法可以帮助您解决 0x800f0984 问题。你还在等什么？继续^(Continue)阅读文章。

如何修复 Windows 更新下载 0x800f0984 2H1 错误^{(How to Fix Windows Update Download 0x800f0984 2H1 Error)}

当您尝试将计算机升级到稳定状态时，您不希望遇到错误。用技术术语来说，错误代码^{(error code)}表示

PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING [匹配的组件目录存在但二进制文件丢失]^{(PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING [the matching component directory exists but binary is missing])}

导致 0x800F0984 21H1 错误的原因很少。阅读^(Read)并分析以下正当理由，分别选择相应的故障排除方法。

• 不兼容的省电计划。
• Windows 10 PC中的文件丢失或损坏。
• 腐败的程序。
• PC 上的病毒或恶意软件攻击。
• PC 中不完整的 Windows 更新组件^{(Incomplete Windows Update Components)}。
• 后台^(Background)应用程序会干扰更新过程。
• 防病毒程序干扰。
• 不稳定的互联网连接。

按照下面提到的故障排除方法来解决问题：

方法 1：运行 Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter)}

要检测和纠正与Windows更新相关的问题，您可以使用Windows 10内置工具Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Windows Update troubleshooter)}。运行此工具将修复导致所讨论错误的所有问题。

1. 同时按 Windows + I keys 启动 设置^(Settings)。

2. 单击 更新和安全^{(Update & Security)} 磁贴，如图所示。

3. 转到 左侧窗格中的疑难解答 ^{(Troubleshoot )}菜单。

4. 选择 Windows Update 疑难解答并单击 运行疑难解答^{(Run the troubleshooter)} 按钮，如下所示。

5.等待故障排除程序检测并解决0x800f0984错误问题^{(error problem)}。该过程完成后，重新启动^(restart) 您的 PC^{(your PC)}。

方法 2：更改电源计划^{(Method 2: Change the Power Plan)}

Windows 10计算机中的省电^(Power)模式将降低消耗资源的基本服务，从而节省电池性能^{(battery performance)}。这将阻碍导致所讨论错误的Windows 更新过程。^{(Windows update)}如果您是启用省电^(Power)模式的用户之一，请按照以下步骤更改电源计划^{(power plan)}。

1. 点击Windows 键^{(Windows key )}并在搜索栏中输入编辑电源计划^{(edit power plan )}。点击打开^(Open)。

2. 选择更改计划设置^{(Change plan settings )}选项。

注意^(Note)：如果您的系统中有多个电源计划处于活动状态，请对所有多个活动计划重复相同的过程。

3. 单击更改高级电源设置^{(Change advanced power settings)}。

4.单击+图标^(icon)展开PCI Express选项。

5.单击+ icon展开链接状态电源管理^{(Link State Power Management )}。

6. 单击On battery并从下拉列表中将设置更改为Off 。

7. 单击已插入^{(Plugged in )}并从下拉列表中将设置更改为关闭。^{(Off )}

8. 单击应用^{(Apply )}，然后单击确定^{( OK )}以保存更改。

9. 重新启动系统并检查 0x800f0984错误代码^{(error code)}是否已解决。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复 Windows 更新错误 0x800704c7^{(Fix Windows Update Error 0x800704c7)}

方法 3：执行干净启动^{(Method 3: Perform a Clean Boot)}

^(Software)可以通过执行Windows 10服务的干净启动来修复导致Windows更新错误的^(Windows)软件问题。如果您在干净启动环境^{(boot environment)}中没有遇到任何冲突，则这表明某些其他外部因素正在导致错误。在此状态下只会启动最少的驱动程序和服务，因此将修复所有导致Windows更新错误的软件冲突。^(Windows)确保您已以管理员身份登录以执行干净启动。这是我们执行Windows 10 PC 干净启动的指南。如果您在此过程后仍然遇到错误代码^{(error code)}，那么以下方法将帮助您解决相同的问题。

方法 4：运行 SFC 和 DISM 扫描^{(Method 4: Run SFC and DISM Scans)}

如果任何损坏的系统文件对于系统更新是必不可少的，这将在此过程中导致许多错误代码。在您的 Windows 10 计算机中，首先运行（部署映像服务和管理^{(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)}）工具，然后再执行SFC（系统文件检查器^{(System File Checker)}）命令。将通过运行DISM命令从服务器下载内部文件，并且SFC命令将用新文件替换损坏的文件。要在您的 PC 中解决 0x800f0984，以下步骤将对您有所帮助。

1. 按 Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，键入 命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)} 并单击 以管理员身份运行^{(Run as administrator)}。

 2.在 用户帐户控制^{(User Account Control)} 提示中单击 是。^(Yes)

3. 键入 sfc /scannow 并按 Enter 键^{(Enter key)} 运行 系统文件检查器^{(System File Checker)} 扫描。

注意：^(Note:) 系统扫描将启动，需要几分钟才能完成。同时，您可以继续执行其他活动，但请注意不要意外关闭窗口。

完成扫描后，它将显示以下任一消息：

• Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。^{(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)}
• Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。^{(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件，但无法修复其中一些。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)}

4. 扫描完成后， 重新启动^(restart) 您的电脑^{(your PC)}。

5. 再次 以管理员身份启动命令提示符^{(Command Prompt as administrator)} 并依次执行给定的命令：

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

注意：^(Note:) 您必须具有有效的Internet 连接^{(internet connection)}才能正确执行DISM命令。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何修复 Windows 更新错误 80072ee2^{(Fix Windows Update Error 80072ee2)}

方法 5：禁用杀毒软件（暂时）^{(Method 5: Disable Antivirus (Temporarily))}

Windows 10 计算机中的任何防病毒干扰都可能导致更新过程中出现错误。因此^(Hence)，如果您使用的是第三方防病毒软件^{(antivirus software)}，请暂时禁用它并检查您是否已解决问题。

注意：没有^{(Note: )}防病毒组件^{(antivirus component)}的 PC很危险，可能会导致恶意软件攻击。解决问题后再次启用它。

1. 导航到任务栏中的防^(Taskbar)病毒图标^{(Antivirus icon)}并右键单击^{(right-click )}它。

2. 选择Avast shields control选项，您可以使用以下选项暂时禁用Avast ：

• 禁用 10 分钟^{(Disable for 10 minutes)}
• 禁用 1 小时^{(Disable for 1 hour)}
• 禁用直到计算机重新启动^{(Disable until computer is restarted)}
• 永久禁用^{(Disable permanently)}

3. 根据您的方便选择选项并确认屏幕上显示的提示。

4. 返回主窗口。在这里，您已关闭Avast的所有屏蔽。要激活设置，请单击TURN ON。

同样，暂时禁用Windows Defender 防火墙^{(Windows Defender Firewall)}。确保^(Make)在更新 Windows 10 计算机后重新启用这些安全套件。^{(security suite)}没有安全套件^{(security suite)}的系统始终是一种威​​胁。

方法 6：使用谷歌 DNS^{(Method 6: Use Google DNS)}

一些用户建议切换到谷歌 DNS 地址^{(Google DNS address)}有助于 0x800f0984 解决。按照以下说明在您的 Windows 10 计算机中使用Google DNS 地址。^{(Google DNS address)}

1. 同时按下Windows + R keys 运行^{(Run )}对话框。

2. 现在，输入ncpa.cpl并按Enter 键^{(Enter key)}。

3. 右键单击​​您的活动网络适配器，然后^{(network adapter and click)}单击属性^(Properties)。

4.将弹出Wi-Fi属性窗口。^{(Properties window)}单击^(Click)Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) ，然后单击属性。^{(Properties.)}

注意：^(Note:)您也可以双击Internet 协议版本 4^{(Internet Protocol Version 4)} ( TCP/IPv4 ) 打开“属性^(Properties)”窗口。

5. 选择使用以下 DNS 服务器地址^{(Use the following DNS server addresses)}选项。然后，在首选 DNS 服务器^{(Preferred DNS server)}和备用 DNS 服务器^{(Alternate DNS server)}字段中输入以下值。

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

6. 接下来，选择Validate settings on exit^{(Validate settings upon exit)}并单击OK。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}在Windows 10上修复 iaStorA.sys ^{(Fix iaStorA.sys)}BSOD 错误^{(BSOD Error)}的 7种方法^(Ways)

方法 7：删除软件分发文件夹^{(Method 7: Delete Software Distribution Folder )}

所有Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}文件都临时存储在SoftwareDistribution 文件夹^{(SoftwareDistribution folder)}中。这些文件负责安装新的更新，以便通过修复错误来保证计算机的安全。通常，不应从您的计算机中删除这些文件。但是，如果您在更新Windows 10^{(Windows 10)}时遇到一些错误，我们建议您删除这些文件以解决 0x800f0984 问题。

此外，您可以通过手动重新启动Windows 更新服务^{(Windows Update Service)}来修复讨论的错误。请按照以下说明实施相同的操作。

1. 您可以 通过同时 Windows + R keys运行^{(Run )}对话框。

2.如下 键入 services.msc并单击^{(services.msc )}OK启动服务窗口。

3. 向下滚动屏幕并右键单击^{(right-click )}Windows Update。^{(Windows Update.)}

注意：^(Note:)如果当前状态不是Running，可以跳过以下步骤。

4.如果当前状态显示正在运行^(Running)，请单击停止^{(Stop )}。

5.您将收到提示，Windows正在尝试停止本地计算机上的以下服务...^{(Windows is attempting to stop the following service on Local Computer…)} 等待^(Wait)提示完成。大约需要 3 到 5 秒。

6.通过同时单击Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer )}。现在，导航到以下路径。

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

7. 同时按Control+ A 键选择所有文件和文件夹。

8. 右键单击​​并选择删除^(Delete)以删除所有文件和文件夹。

9. 现在，导航到路径C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.

10. 同时按Control+ A 键选择所有文件和文件夹。

11. 右键单击​​并选择删除^(Delete)以删除所有文件和文件夹。

12.在Windows搜索框中打开^(Open)服务^{(Services )}窗口。

13.右键单击^{(Right-click )}​​ Windows更新。^{(Windows Update. )}选择开始^{(Start )}选项。

14. 您将收到提示，Windows 正在尝试在本地计算机上启动以下服务...^{(Windows is attempting to start the following service on Local Computer…)} 等待^(Wait)3 到 5 秒，然后关闭“服务^(Services)”窗口。

检查并查看Windows Update 0x800f0984  错误是否已解决。

方法 8：删除最近的 Windows 更新^{(Method 8: Remove Recent Windows Update)}

很少有用户报告在安装KB5001330 更新^{(KB5001330 update)}后遇到 0x800F0984 21H1以及其他少数情况。因此^(Hence)，在尝试更新最新更新之前，请按照以下说明删除之前的更新。

1. 同时按住Windows + R keys 打开运行对话框^{(Run dialog box)}。

2. 现在，如图所示键入appwiz.cpl并按^{(appwiz.cpl )}Enter。

3. 单击查看已安装的更新^{(View installed updates)}。

4. 选择最新更新并单击^{(update and click)}卸载^{(Uninstall )}选项。

5. 确认提示（如果有），然后重新启动您的 PC^{( reboot your PC)}。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何在Windows 10中^{(Windows 10)}删除 Win 安装文件^{(Delete Win Setup Files)}

方法 9：手动重置更新组件^{(Method 9: Manually Reset Update Components)}

要解决所有与更新相关的问题，您可以尝试手动重置 Windows 更新组件^{(resetting Windows Update components)}。此过程重新启动BITS、Cryptographic、MSI Installer、Windows Update服务和更新文件夹，如SoftwareDistribution 和 Catroot2^{(SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2)}。以下是一些重置Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}组件的说明。

1. 使用方法 4^{(Method 4)}中讨论的管理权限启动命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}。

2. 现在，一一键入以下命令^(commands)，并在每个命令后按 Enter 键。^{(Enter key)}

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 

3.等待^(Wait)命令执行，检查0x800f0984错误是否解决。

方法10：手动安装21H1更新^{(Method 10: Manually Install 21H1 Update)}

如果Windows 10计算机缺少任何一种基本的Windows Update组件，您将无法自动或通过系统设置安装更新。但是，您可以按照以下说明手动安装 21H1 更新。

1. 同时按下Windows + I键打开系统中的设置^(Settings)。

2. 选择更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}。

3. 单击查看更新历史记录^{(View update history )}选项。

4. 在列表中，记下由于错误消息^{(error message)}而等待下载的KB 编号^{(KB number )}。

5. 在此处，在Microsoft Update 目录^{(Microsoft Update Catalog)}搜索栏中键入KB 编号。^{(KB number )}

6. 按照屏幕上的说明手动下载并安装更新。

7.然后，以管理员身份运行安装的文件，现在0x800F0984 21H1错误将得到修复。

^{(Also Read:)}另请阅读： 修复 0x80004002：Windows 10不^{(Windows 10)}支持此类接口^{(Interface Supported)}

方法 11：执行云重置^{(Method 11: Perform a Cloud Reset)}

如果您甚至无法手动下载和安装更新，那么您的 Windows 10 计算机可能已经损坏。重置您的计算机将是解决 0x800f0984 问题的更好选择。请按照以下步骤执行云重置。

1. 同时按下Windows + I keys 打开系统中的设置^{(Settings )}。

2. 向下滚动列表并选择更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}。

3.从左侧窗格中选择^{(pane and click)}恢复^{(Recovery )}选项，然后单击开始。^{(Get started.)}

4. 现在，从重置此 PC^{(Reset this PC )}窗口中选择一个选项。保留我的文件^{(Keep my files )}选项将删除应用程序和设置^{(apps and settings)}，但保留您的个人文件。“删除所有内容^{( Remove everything )}”选项将删除您的所有个人文件、应用程序和设置。

5. 单击云下载^{(Cloud download )}，然后单击重置^(Reset)。

6. 按照屏幕上的说明完成重置过程^{(reset process)}。最后，检查您是否已修复所讨论的错误。

不过，如果您遇到此问题，则可以将系统恢复到以前的版本。将您的计算机恢复到以前的状态将为无法在软件级别^{(software level)}解决的问题提供解决方案。这将帮助您确定解决所讨论的Windows 更新错误^{(Windows Update error)}。

方法 12：全新安装 Windows 操作系统^{(Method 12: Clean Install Windows OS)}

尽管如此，如果您在云重置您的计算机后仍然遇到0x800F0984 21H1，这表明您的计算机中的系统文件受到了严重影响。在这种情况下，您无法使用常规解决方案解决错误，但您可以尝试此方法。

确保^{(Make sure)}备份Windows 10计算机中的所有数据并执行全新安装。阅读我们的指南以执行Windows 10 操作系统^{(Operating System)}的全新安装。

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我们希望本指南对您解决Windows Update 0x800f0984 21H1 错误有用。继续访问我们的页面以获取更多很酷的提示和技巧，并在下面留下您的评论。

Fix Windows Update Download 0x800f0984 2H1 Error

Are you the one loоking for resоlving Windows 10 Update error code 0x800f0984? If yes, you arе at the right place! Many users have reported the errоr code on several soсial media рlаtforms and thυs we are here to help yоu. The еrror code 0x800F0984 21H1 does not allow you tо inѕtall the latest updates on your Windows 10 computer. Tо bе more spеcific, when you try to install Cumulative Update KB5008212 or KB5000842, you may face the discussed error. Nevertheless, there are plenty of troubleshooting methods that will help you 0x800f0984 solved. So, what are you waiting for? Continue reading the article.

How to Fix Windows Update Download 0x800f0984 2H1 Error

You would not like to face an error when you try to upgrade your computer to a stable state. In technical terms, the error code indicates

PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING [the matching component directory exists but binary is missing]

Few reasons contribute to the 0x800F0984 21H1 error. Read and analyze the following valid reasons to pick up corresponding troubleshooting methods respectively.

• Incompatible Power Saving Plan.
• Missing or damaged files in Windows 10 PC.
• Corrupt programs.
• Virus or malware attack on PC.
• Incomplete Windows Update Components in PC.
• Background applications interfere with the update process.
• Antivirus program interference.
• Unstable internet connection.

Follow the below-mentioned troubleshooting methods to get rid of the problem:

Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

To detect and rectify problems related to Windows updates, you can use Windows 10 inbuilt tool, Windows Update troubleshooter. Running this tool will repair all the issues that contribute to the discussed error.

1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.

2. Click on the Update & Security tile, as shown.

3. Go to Troubleshoot menu in the left pane.

4. Select Windows Update troubleshooter and click on Run the troubleshooter button shown highlighted below.

5. Wait for the troubleshooter to detect and solve 0x800f0984 error problem. Once the process is complete, restart your PC.

Method 2: Change the Power Plan

The Power saving mode in Windows 10 computers will lower the resource-consuming essential services thereby conserving battery performance. This will hamper the Windows update process leading to the discussed error. If you are one of the users who has enabled Power saving mode, then follow the below-mentioned steps to change the power plan.

1. Hit the Windows key and type edit power plan in the search bar. Click on Open.

2. Select Change plan settings option.

Note: If you have multiple power plans active in your system, repeat the same procedure for all the multiple active plans.

3. Click on Change advanced power settings.

4. Expand the PCI Express option by clicking on the + icon.

5. Expand the Link State Power Management by clicking on the + icon.

6. Click on On battery and change the setting to Off from the drop-down list.

7. Click on Plugged in and change the setting to Off from the drop-down list.

8. Click on Apply and then OK to save the changes.

9. Restart your system and check if 0x800f0984 error code has solved.

Also Read: Fix Windows Update Error 0x800704c7

Method 3: Perform a Clean Boot

Software problems contributing to Windows update errors can be fixed by performing a clean boot of Windows 10 services. If you do not face any conflicts in a clean boot environment, then this indicates that some other external factors are contributing to the error. Only a minimal set of drivers and services will be launched in this state and thus all the software conflicts leading to Windows update errors will be fixed. Ensure you have logged in as an administrator to perform a clean boot. Here is our guide to perform a clean boot of Windows 10 PC. If you still face the error code after this procedure, then the following methods will help you resolve the same.

Method 4: Run SFC and DISM Scans

If any corrupt system files are essential for system updates, this will lead to many error codes during the process. In your Windows 10 computer, run the (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool first before executing SFC (System File Checker) commands. The internal files from the server will be downloaded by running DISM commands and the SFC commands will replace the corrupt files with new ones. To get 0x800f0984 solved in your PC, the below-mentioned steps will help you.

1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run System File Checker scan.

Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.

After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.

5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.

Also Read: How to Fix Windows Update Error 80072ee2

Method 5: Disable Antivirus (Temporarily)

Any antivirus interference in your Windows 10 computer might contribute to errors during the update process. Hence, if you are using third-party antivirus software, then disable it temporarily and check if you have fixed the issue.

Note: A PC without an antivirus component is dangerous and may lead to malware attacks. Enable it again once you have resolved your issue.

1. Navigate to the Antivirus icon in the Taskbar and right-click on it.

2. Select the Avast shields control option, and you can temporarily disable Avast using the below options:

• Disable for 10 minutes
• Disable for 1 hour
• Disable until computer is restarted
• Disable permanently

3. Choose the option according to your convenience and confirm the prompt displayed on the screen.

4. Go back to the main window. Here, you have turned off all shields from Avast. To activate the settings, click on TURN ON.

Likewise, temporarily disable Windows Defender Firewall. Make sure you re-enable these security suites once you have updated your Windows 10 computer. A system without a security suite is always a threat.

Method 6: Use Google DNS

Several users have recommended that switching to Google DNS addresses has helped 0x800f0984 solve. Follow the below-mentioned instructions to use the Google DNS address in your Windows 10 computer.

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together.

2. Now, type ncpa.cpl and hit Enter key.

3. Right-click on your active network adapter and click on Properties.

4. The Wi-Fi Properties window will pop up. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.

Note: You can also double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) to open the Properties window.

5. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option. Then, enter the below-mentioned values in the field of Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server.

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

6. Next, select Validate settings upon exit and click on OK.

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Method 7: Delete Software Distribution Folder

All the Windows Update files are temporarily stored in the SoftwareDistribution folder. These files are responsible for installing new updates so that they keep the computer safe and secure by fixing bugs. Normally, these files should not be deleted from your computer. Yet, if you are facing some errors while updating Windows 10, we recommend deleting these files to solve 0x800f0984 problem.

Also, you could fix the discussed error by manually restarting the Windows Update Service. Follow the below instructions to implement the same.

1. You can launch the Run dialog box by hitting Windows + R keys together.

2. Type services.msc as follows and click OK to launch the Services window.

3. Scroll down the screen and right-click on Windows Update.

Note: If the current status is not Running, you can skip the below step.

4. Click on Stop if the current status displays Running.

5. You will receive a prompt, Windows is attempting to stop the following service on Local Computer… Wait for the prompt to be completed. It will take around 3 to 5 seconds.

6. Open the File Explorer by clicking Windows + E keys together. Now, navigate to the following path.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

7. Select all the files and folders by pressing Control+ A keys together.

8. Right-click and select Delete to remove all the files and folders.

9. Now, navigate to the path, C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.

10. Select all the files and folders by pressing Control+ A keys together.

11. Right-click and select Delete to remove all the files and folders.

12. Open the Services window in the Windows search box.

13. Right-click on the Windows Update. Select the Start option.

14. You will receive a prompt, Windows is attempting to start the following service on Local Computer… Wait for 3 to 5 seconds and close the Services window.

Check and see if the Windows Update 0x800f0984  error is solved.

Method 8: Remove Recent Windows Update

Few users have reported that 0x800F0984 21H1 is encountered after installing the KB5001330 update and few others. Hence, before trying to update the latest update, remove the previous one by following the below-mentioned instructions.

1. Press and hold Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.

2. Now, type appwiz.cpl as shown and hit Enter.

3. Click on View installed updates.

4. Select the most recent update and click on Uninstall option.

5. Confirm the prompt, if any, and reboot your PC.

Also Read: How to Delete Win Setup Files in Windows 10

Method 9: Manually Reset Update Components

To resolve all update-related issues, you can try manually resetting Windows Update components. This procedure restarts BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, Windows Update services, and update folders like SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2. Here are some instructions to reset Windows Update components.

1. Launch Command Prompt with Administrative privileges as discussed in Method 4.

2. Now, type the following commands one by one and hit Enter key after each command.

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 

3. Wait for the commands to be executed and check if 0x800f0984 error is solved.

Method 10: Manually Install 21H1 Update

If the Windows 10 computer lacks any one of the essential Windows Update components, you cannot install the updates automatically or through system settings. Yet, you can manually install the 21H1 update as instructed below.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.

2. Select Update & Security.

3. Click on View update history option.

4. In the list, note down the KB number that is pending to be downloaded due to an error message.

5. Here, type the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog search bar.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update manually.

7. Then, run the installed file as an administrator and now the 0x800F0984 21H1 error will be fixed.

Also Read: Fix 0x80004002: No Such Interface Supported on Windows 10

Method 11: Perform a Cloud Reset

If you can’t even download and install updates manually, then there are some chances that your Windows 10 computer has gone corrupt. Resetting your computer will be a better choice to get 0x800f0984 solved. Follow the below-mentioned steps to perform a cloud reset.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.

2. Scroll down the list and select Update & Security.

3. Select the Recovery option from the left pane and click on Get started.

4. Now, choose an option from the Reset this PC window. Keep my files option will remove apps and settings but keep your personal files. The Remove everything option will remove all your personal files, apps, and settings.

5. Click on Cloud download followed by Reset.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. Finally, check if you have fixed the discussed error.

Still, if you encounter this issue, then you could restore the system to its previous version. Restoring your computer to its previous state will give solutions for problems that cannot be solved at the software level. This will help you to solve the discussed Windows Update error for sure.

Method 12: Clean Install Windows OS

Still, if you face 0x800F0984 21H1 even after cloud resetting your computer, this indicates that the system files in your computer are affected badly. In this case, you cannot resolve the errors with normal solutions, but you can try this method to do so.

Make sure you back up all the data in your Windows 10 computer and perform a clean installation. Read our guide to perform a clean installation of the Windows 10 Operating System.

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We hope this guide was useful to you to get the Windows Update 0x800f0984 21H1 error solved. Keep visiting our page for more cool tips & tricks and leave your comments below.

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