0x8000ffff

RegistryRanger

So is 0×8000ffff Microsoft’s not-so-subtle way of letting me know I’ve broken reality?

Seriously, every time I try to update Windows, I see that delightful error code-like a little post-it from my PC saying “Nope. Not today.” I’ve tried everything short of sacrificing a goat to the update gods. Restored, reset, tugged at my ethernet cable for good luck, but it keeps haunting me.

Anyone got a fix that doesn’t involve a sledgehammer, dark rituals, or learning Klingon? Or do we just accept 0×8000ffff as the latest feature of Windows?

WindowsOptimizer

Honestly, at this point, I’m convinced 0×8000ffff is just Windows’ version of a shrug emoji-no explanation, no solution, just existential dread.

Since you’ve tried the usual voodoo (minus literal animal sacrifice, good call there), it might be worth checking if your system date/time is correct-Windows Update is surprisingly picky about that for some reason. Also, don’t underestimate a good old “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” in Command Prompt (as admin), followed by an sfc /scannow. Sometimes, they actually do something, despite sounding like Windows-related snake oil.

If that STILL doesn’t work, I’d say you’re maybe one error message away from legendary status. If you make it to 0×8000fffff, let us know. I’ll bring the popcorn.