FIX KB5074109 Update Error 0x800f0991 in Windows 11 25H2/24H2

Here are the causes of the KB5074109 update failing to install with Error Code 0x800F0991 on Windows 11 25H2 or 24H2.
This error is a servicing stack / component store failure, meaning Windows cannot correctly process or apply the update due to corrupted or missing system components.

Error 0x800F0991 indicates that Windows Update failed while processing system servicing operations.
It typically occurs when the update engine cannot validate or apply update packages.



Common Causes of KB5074109 Error 0x800F0991

1. Corrupted WinSxS Component Store (Primary Cause)

The WinSxS folder contains critical system components and manifests.

If it is:
corrupted
missing manifests (.mum/.cat)
out of sync

Windows cannot apply KB5074109 successfully.



2. Failed or Incomplete Previous Updates

If earlier cumulative or security updates:
failed
rolled back
were interrupted

they can leave the system in an inconsistent servicing state that blocks new updates.



3. Missing or Damaged Servicing Stack Update (SSU)

KB5074109 requires a fully functional Servicing Stack Update.

If the SSU is:
missing
outdated
corrupted

Windows Update cannot process the installation.



4. Corrupted Windows Update Cache

Damage in:
SoftwareDistribution
Catroot2

can cause Windows Update to mis-handle update metadata and fail during installation.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
》 CHAPTERS 《

00:00 Intro
00:25 Solution #1
02:48 Solution #2
03:50 Solution #3
04:40 Solution #4
05:47 Outro Receive SMS online on sms24.me

TubeReader video aggregator is a website that collects and organizes online videos from the YouTube source. Video aggregation is done for different purposes, and TubeReader take different approaches to achieve their purpose.

Our try to collect videos of high quality or interest for visitors to view; the collection may be made by editors or may be based on community votes.

Another method is to base the collection on those videos most viewed, either at the aggregator site or at various popular video hosting sites.

TubeReader site exists to allow users to collect their own sets of videos, for personal use as well as for browsing and viewing by others; TubeReader can develop online communities around video sharing.

Our site allow users to create a personalized video playlist, for personal use as well as for browsing and viewing by others.

@YouTubeReaderBot allows you to subscribe to Youtube channels.

By using @YouTubeReaderBot Bot you agree with YouTube Terms of Service.

Use the @YouTubeReaderBot telegram bot to be the first to be notified when new videos are released on your favorite channels.

Look for new videos or channels and share them with your friends.

You can start using our bot from this video, subscribe now to FIX KB5074109 Update Error 0x800f0991 in Windows 11 25H2/24H2

What is YouTube?

YouTube is a free video sharing website that makes it easy to watch online videos. You can even create and upload your own videos to share with others. Originally created in 2005, YouTube is now one of the most popular sites on the Web, with visitors watching around 6 billion hours of video every month.