Windows 10 (KB5053596) fails to install with 0xd0000034 (solved)

Windows updates play a crucial role in maintaining the security and performance of your Windows 10 system. Recently Microsoft has released a new cumulative update KB5053596 for Windows 10 1809. This update is supposed to fix some security vulnerabilities and improve the performance and stability of the operating system. However, some users have reported Windows 10 KB5053596 update fails to install, either getting stuck at a certain percentage or showing an error code such as 0xd0000034, 0x800f0922 or 0x8007000d.

2025-03 Cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1809 for the x64-based system (KB5053596) failed to install with different errors 0xd0000034, 0x800f0922, 0x8000ffff, 0x800f0826 and more.

There are several possible reasons why Windows updates may fail to install, such as low disk space, corrupted system files, incompatible drivers or software, or network issues. If you have also encountered a frustrating issue with the latest cumulative update (KB5053596), Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try to resolve the problem and successfully install the update.

How to fix Windows 10 update installation Problems

If Windows 10 update KB5053596 is stuck during download at 0% or 99% or completely failed to install, it might be that something went wrong with the file itself. May the update database get corrupted, the Internet connection is interrupted during downloading update files from the Microsoft server, any security software blocking updates to get installed on your system, etc. But corrupted Windows update cache is the most common, and clearing the folder where all of the update files are stored will force Windows Update to download fresh files.

• Cumulative updates require a certain amount of free space on your system drives to install successfully. If your device lacks the necessary disk space, the update process may fail.
• Unstable or slow internet connections can disrupt the download and installation of updates. A reliable internet connection is crucial for a smooth update process.
• Third-party antivirus or firewall programs can interfere with the installation of cumulative updates. Security software may block or hinder the update process, leading to failures.
• System files essential for the update process may become corrupted, preventing the successful installation of cumulative updates. Incompatibility or conflicts with third-party software or drivers on your system may hinder the update installation.
• Errors or corruption in the Windows Registry can impact the update process. The registry is a critical database that stores settings and configurations for the operating system and installed programs.

Check Internet Connection

A stable and high-speed internet connection is crucial for downloading update files efficiently. If your internet connection is unstable or slow, it can lead to incomplete downloads or installation failures.

Check and enxure connected Stable Internet connection To Download the Update files from Microsoft Server.

• Power off your router for 10-15 seconds, then restart it. Reconnect your device for a fresh and stable connection.
• Temporarily disconnect from the VPN, as it may interfere with updates.
• Conduct a speed test to ensure the network meets update requirements.
• Use the ping command to check for packet loss and latency.

Make sure your Regional and language settings are correct. You Can Check And Correct them From Settings -> Time & Language -> Select Region & Language from the options on the left. Here Verify your Country/Region is correct from the drop-down list.

Free Up Disk Space

Windows updates often require significant disk space for temporary files and installation. If your disk is nearly full, there might not be enough room for the update files, leading to installation failures.

Make sure that you have enough disk space to download and install the update.

You can check your disk space by going to Settings > System > Storage. Use the Disk Cleanup tool to free up some space by deleting temporary files, old system files, and other unnecessary data.

• To run the Disk Cleanup tool, type “disk cleanup” in the search box and select it from the list of results.
• Then, select the drive where Windows is installed and click OK. You can also click on “Clean up system files” to delete more files.

In addition, Uninstall unnecessary applications and programs. Move large files or media to an external drive to free up space. Ensure there is sufficient space for the update files to be downloaded and installed.

Disable Third-Party Antivirus

Some third-party antivirus programs may interfere with the update process, considering the update involves modifying system files. Temporarily disabling the antivirus can eliminate potential conflicts.

Open your third-party antivirus software and disable it temporarily. Check for specific options like “disable” or “turn off protection.” Also Completely uninstall the antivirus program or any other security program from your system.

Perform a clean boot

Another possible cause of the update failure is an incompatible driver or software that may conflict with the update. To check this, you can try to install the update in a clean boot state, which means that only the essential services and programs are running in the background.

• Type “msconfig” in the search box and select System Configuration from the list of results.
• Click on the Services tab and check the box that says “Hide all Microsoft services”.
• Click on Disable all to disable all the non-Microsoft services.

• Click on the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
• In the Task Manager window, click on the Startup tab and disable all the startup programs by right-clicking on them and selecting Disable.
• Close the Task Manager window and click OK in the System Configuration window.

Restart your computer and check for updates, hope this time Windows updates download and install without any error.

Run Windows Update troubleshooter

Windows has a built-in Update Troubleshooter that is specially designed to identify if any problems exist that prevent your computer from downloading and installing Windows Updates. If you find any the troubleshooter tries to automatically resolve them for you.

To run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:

• Press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app,
• Click on Update & Security, then select Troubleshoot,
• On the middle panel, look for Windows update and click on it (As shown image below).
• Now click Run the Troubleshooter to check and fix if any problem prevents the Windows update to download and install.

Running the troubleshooter should hopefully clear up the problems causing Windows Update to get stuck. Wait until the Troubleshooting process, after that restart Windows to get a fresh start. Now check for updates from settings -> Update & security -> Windows update and check for updates. Let us know if this helps.

Clear Software Distribution Folder

Still, need help let’s manually clear the Windows update cache to refresh the update storage folder and download fresh update files from the Microsoft server. The Software Distribution folder holds temporary files related to updates. Clearing this folder can resolve issues caused by corrupted or incomplete files.

• To do this, Type Services.msc on the start menu search and hit the enter key.
• look for the Windows update service, right-click on it, and select stop.
• Do the same with its related service BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service)
• Now go to the following location.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

• Delete everything in the folder, but do not delete the folder itself.
• To do so, press CTRL + A to select everything and then press Delete to remove the files.

Again open Windows services and restart the services (Windows update, BITS) that you previously stopped. You can do this by right-clicking on the service name and select Start. That’s all, now check for Windows updates from

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Type Windows Updates and select the result.
3. Select “check for updates” on the page that opens to run the check.

Install Windows Update manually

Also, you can resolve the problem manually by installing the latest Windows 10 updates. Manually installing the update bypasses potential issues with the automated update process. It allows you to control the installation directly.

• Visit the Windows 10 update history webpage where you can notice the logs of all the previous Windows updates that have been released.
• For the most recently released update, note down the KB number.
• Now use the Windows Update Catalog Website to search for the update specified by the KB number you noted down. Download the update depending on if your machine is 32-bit = x86 or 64-bit = x64.
• Open the downloaded file in order to install the update.

That’s all after installing the updates, simply restart the computer to apply the changes.

In addition, you should check if your system files are intact and not corrupted. Running the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Service and Management Tool (DISM) can identify and repair corrupted system files, ensuring a healthy system state for the update.

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Run sfc /scannow to scan and repair corrupted system files.
• Run dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth to restore the Windows image.
• Reboot your system after completing these processes.

Also If you are getting Windows Update stuck during the upgrade process simply use the official media creation tool to upgrade to Windows 10 version 22H2 without any error or problem.