{"id":323,"date":"2023-06-21T19:30:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T19:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=323"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:58:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:58:18","slug":"windows-10-update-error-0x8000ffff-fixed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-update-error-0x8000ffff-fixed\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] Windows 10 Update Error 0x8000ffff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The error code 0x8000ffff means your Windows 10 is having update issues. This error usually appears after Windows updates and locks the Windows Store.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, it can crop up after performing the system restore or when you try to install a newly downloaded app.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a tech expert or new to computers, we&#8217;ll give you easy-to-follow steps to resolve this error.  <\/p>\n<h2>What Causes the Windows 10 Update Error 0x8000ffff?<\/h2>\n<p>The  0x8000ffff Windows update  error  can be caused by a number of things: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Corrupted or incomplete Windows update files. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Malware infection <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Incorrect date and time settings <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conflicting third-party software or antivirus programs. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Issues with Windows Update services or components. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Incorrect system settings or configurations. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Outdated or incompatible device drivers. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Problems with the Windows registry. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Network connectivity issues. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Insufficient disk space on the system drive. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there could be other causes for  error 0x8000ffff Windows 10 update. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\">Windows Update Cleanup: A Comprehensive Guide to Free Up Disk Space<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x8000ffff<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">To resolve error 0x8000ffff, you can try several solutions. For a quick fix, watch this short video:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\" id=\"videoobject-m9eN0-i4i68\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"  id=\"_ytid_21754\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m9eN0-i4i68?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&controls=1&color=red&cc_lang_pref=en&rel=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  title=\"How to fix Windows 10 update error 0x8000ffff?\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 1: Check your computer for malware infection<\/h3>\n<p>First and foremost, let&rsquo;s find out whether your computer is malware-infected. Removing nefarious intruders will help you fix the 0x8000ffff issue and save your system from further damage.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 2 easy ways to identify and handle malware infection:<\/p>\n<p><b>Use Windows Defender<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/comprehensive-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Windows Defender  <\/a>is a built-in antimalware tool. If it happens to be the only security solution installed on your computer, Windows Defender does its best to keep your Windows 10 safe.  <\/p>\n<p>If you have another antivirus installed, Windows Defender is still at work performing occasional system scans. <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Windows-Defender-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If an occasional scan is not enough, make use of a deep offline scan with Windows Defender: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Start menu -&gt; Settings -&gt; Update &amp; Security <\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Windows Defender -&gt; Windows Defender Offline -&gt; Scan Offline <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your computer will reboot, and then you will be able to check whether the issue has been resolved. <\/p>\n<p><b>Run your main antivirus program<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Scan your Windows 10 with your main antivirus solution in order to identify and remove all the malware issues from your computer.  <\/p>\n<p>We recommend you use Auslogics Anti-Malware, which has been designed specifically for Windows computers. Here&rsquo;s how to check your PC for malware with Auslogics Anti-Malware: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Download and install  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a> from the official website. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the program. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the program opens, you will see the main dashboard. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the &#8220;Scan Now&#8221; button to start a comprehensive scan of your PC for malware. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/auslogics-anti-malware-scans.webp\" alt=\"Run Auslogics Anti-Malware to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x8000ffff\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Auslogics Anti-Malware will now scan your system, searching for any malicious files, suspicious programs, or potential threats. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The scan may take some time, depending on the size of your system and the number of files to be scanned. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the scan is complete, Auslogics Anti-Malware will display a detailed report of the scan results, indicating any detected malware or suspicious items. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Review the scan results carefully, and if any threats are found, you can choose to quarantine or remove them. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the on-screen prompts to take appropriate actions against the identified malware. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After removing the threats, it is recommended to restart your computer to ensure that any active malware processes are terminated. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-anti-malware-features-and-reviews\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware: Features and Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Fix 2: Run Windows Update troubleshooter:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the Windows Settings menu by pressing <code>Windows key + I<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em> and select <em>Troubleshoot<\/em>&nbsp;from the left pane. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under <em>Get up and running<\/em>, click on <em>Windows Update<\/em> and then select <em>Run the troubleshooter.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/6.2_3.webp\" alt=\"Run Windows Update Troubleshooter to Fix the Windows 10 Update Error 0x8000ffff\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the on-screen instructions to let the troubleshooter detect and fix any issues with Windows Update. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"kb8000ffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 3: Set correct date &amp; time<\/h3>\n<p>Incorrect date and time can cause the 0x8000ffff error and block Windows Store. Set valid date and time to resolve Windows 10 update issues: <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Date-and-time.webp\" alt=\"Incorrect date and time can cause the 0x8000ffff error\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 4: Switch to administrator account<\/h3>\n<p>Your guest account may not have the rights to let you update your system or apps. Change to an admin account in order to tackle your update challenge: <\/p>\n<p><em>Start Menu -&gt; Click on the user picture -&gt; Sign out -&gt; Administrator account -&gt; Log in again<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Try to open Windows store and access the updates you need. <\/p>\n<p>If the error 0x8000ffff has not vanished, proceed to the following recommendations. <\/p>\n<h3>Fix 5: Disable a proxy server<\/h3>\n<p>Try disabling your proxy in order to fix the 0x8000ffff error: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><code>Windows + R<\/code> -&gt; Type <code>inetcpl.cpl<\/code> -&gt; <em>Enter -&gt; Connections tab -&gt; LAN settings<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Uncheck <em>Use proxy server for your LAN -&gt; Ok -&gt; Apply -&gt; OK<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Test your Windows Store to check whether it is <em>OK<\/em> or not. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fix 6: Tweak your drivers<\/h3>\n<p>Corrupted or obsolete drivers might be the reason for the error 0x8000FFFF appearing on your screen. <\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to deal with problematic drivers: <\/p>\n<p><b>Use driver update<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Updating your drivers may resolve the problem in question. Thanks to the Driver Update option, Windows 10 can search for updated driver software: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Start -&gt; Settings -&gt; Update &amp; Security -&gt; Check for updates <\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose the driver you need from the list and click Install. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use driver verifier and device manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can fix driver issues manually by making use of the built-in Windows Driver Verifier: <\/p>\n<p><em>Start menu -&gt; Type verifier -&gt; Enter<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Driver Verifier may detect the device that causes Windows 10 error 0x8000ffff. <\/p>\n<p>You can also  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/update-drivers-manually-in-windows-ec62f46c-ff14-c91d-eead-d7126dc1f7b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">use Device Manager to update drivers manually<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Update-Your-Drivers-With-Device-Manager-1.webp\" alt=\"Update Your Drivers With Device Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Update your drivers automatically<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep things simple and save yourself a bit of time, you can use a program that will update your drivers automatically like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> &#8211; this will only take a few minutes. <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Use-Auslogics-driver-updater-to-update-your-drivers-in-one-click-1.webp\" alt=\"Use Auslogics driver updater to update your drivers in one click\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Here&rsquo;s what to do:&nbsp;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[EASY GUIDE] How to Update Device Drivers on a Windows 10 PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Fix 7: Clear Windows Store cache<\/h3>\n<p>The Windows Store cache can become corrupted and therefore rather troublesome: it can bring about various update problems, for example the notorious error 0x8000ffff. <\/p>\n<p>To fix it, try clearing your Windows Store cache: <\/p>\n<p><code>Windows key + R<\/code> -&gt; Type <code>WSReset.exe<\/code> -&gt; <em>Enter<\/em><\/p>\n<p>or <\/p>\n<p><code>Windows key + S<\/code> -&gt; Type <code>wsreset<\/code> -&gt; Right-click <code>wsreset<\/code>&nbsp;-&gt; select <em>Run as Administrator -&gt; Yes<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now try to reopen the Windows Store and download the apps you need. <\/p>\n<p>If the 0x8000ffff error has not been removed, do the following: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><code>Windows key + R<\/code> -&gt; Paste <em>%localappdata%\\\\Packages\\\\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\\\\LocalState<\/em> -&gt; <em>OK<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Find the <em>Cache folder -&gt; Right-click on it -&gt; Rename -&gt; Type Cache.old<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If there is no such folder on your computer, create a new folder and name it<em> Cache -&gt; close File Explorer<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><code>Windows key + I<\/code> -&gt; <em>Updates &amp; Security -&gt; Troubleshoot -&gt; click Windows Store App -&gt; Run a scan<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the error in question is still present, the Windows Store cache is certainly not the one to blame. <\/p>\n<p>Just proceed to the following tips. <\/p>\n<h3>Fix 8: Tweak Windows Store<\/h3>\n<p><b>Reconfigure Windows Store<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes Windows Store itself causes the error 0x8000ffff and stops working properly. <\/p>\n<p>To fix this issue, try reconfiguring the temperamental app: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the&nbsp;<em>Start menu<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Type&nbsp;<em>PowerShell<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the search result and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press&nbsp;<em>Enter<\/em>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register Env:SystemRoot\\WinStore\\AppxManifest.xml<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fix 9: Boot in a Safe Mode with Networking<\/h3>\n<p>Unnecessary drivers, processes and features can tamper with your updates. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/107511\/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-the-easy-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">booting in a Safe Mode<\/a> with Networking to exclude spoilers and update your system and\/or apps successfully: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Start -&gt; Settings -&gt; Update &amp; Security -&gt; Recovery -&gt; Advanced Startup <\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Restart Now -&gt; Choose an option -&gt; Troubleshoot -&gt; Advanced Options <\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em>Startup Settings -&gt; Restart -&gt; Safe mode with Networking <\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now try to perform the necessary updates. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safe-mode-with-networking.png\" alt=\"Boot in a Safe Mode with Networking\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Does the error code 0x8000ffff keep popping up? <\/p>\n<p>No panic, the following tips may help you. <\/p>\n<h3>Fix 10: Mend your system files<\/h3>\n<p>Missing or corrupted system files can be the reason for the error code 0x8000ffff. <\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to resolve this issue: <\/p>\n<p><b>Run System File Checker<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>Start -&gt; Enter Command Prompt -&gt; right-click Command Prompt -&gt; select Run as administrator -&gt;<\/em> Enter <code>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/code> -&gt; Enter <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code> <\/p>\n<p>Wait for the system scan to finish and reboot your Computer <\/p>\n<p><b>Run Check Disk Utility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>Local Disk -&gt; Properties -&gt; Tools -&gt; Error Checking -&gt;Check OR Windows button (right click) -&gt; Command Prompt (Admin) -&gt; Type<\/em> <code>CHKDSK \/f \/r<\/code> -&gt; <em>Enter -&gt;Type Y -&gt; Enter<\/em> <\/p>\n<p>Wait for the process to finish and reboot your computer <\/p>\n<h3>Fix 11: Reset Windows Update components<\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, you will need to  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-client\/installing-updates-features-roles\/additional-resources-for-windows-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reset your Windows Update Components<\/a> to get rid of the error.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\" data-keyword=\"kb8000ffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 12: Edit Registry entries<\/h3>\n<p>Please note that modifying registry entries is a risky business. If performed improperly, it can cause irreversible damage to your system.  <\/p>\n<p>That is why we strongly recommend you to use professional tools for this purpose &ndash; free and safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/registry-cleaner\/\">Auslogics Registry Cleaner<\/a> are among them. <\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Registry-Cleaner.png\" alt=\"Running Auslogics Registry Cleaner\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If you decide to go ahead with cleaning your registry, here&rsquo;s a detailed guide on how to do it:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-clean-registry-in-windows-10\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to clean Registry in Windows 10?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No luck? Try performing a system restore. <\/p>\n<h3>Fix 13: Perform a system restore<\/h3>\n<p>If the error started occurring recently, you can try using the System Restore feature to revert your system to a previous state before the error occurred. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the error started occurring recently, you can try using the System Restore feature to revert your system to a previous state before the error occurred. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows key + R<\/code>, type <code>rstrui<\/code>&nbsp;in the Run dialog, and press <em>Enter<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the on-screen instructions to select a restore point and restore your system. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In Summary<\/h2>\n<p>If you run into the  error code 0x8000ffff, don&rsquo;t worry. There are plenty of things you can try to get rid of the error. And, in most cases, you will be able to get rid of the issue right away.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Running the Windows Update troubleshooter, resetting Windows Update components, checking date and time settings, disabling antivirus and firewall temporarily, or performing a system restore can help fix the error.  <\/p>\n<p>If the problem persists, consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or a qualified IT professional.  <\/p>\n<p>Remember, regularly maintaining your system with a program like  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> is vital for optimal performance and security. <\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>What does error code 0x8000ffff mean?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>Error code 0x8000ffff typically indicates a Windows Update-related issue. 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