Windows Server 2012 R2 windows updates failing with error code 800f0831.
If any previous update is missing on the server then you will get the above error. To find the missing patch you have to check the CBS logs on the affected server and you will find the similar entries like below.
2020-04-29 04:21:03, Error CBS Failed to resolve package 'Package_8_for_KB4534309~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.8' [HRESULT = 0x800f0831 - CBS_E_STORE_CORRUPTION]
2020-04-29 04:21:03, Info CBS Mark store corruption flag because of package: Package_8_for_KB4534309~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.8. [HRESULT = 0x800f0831 - CBS_E_STORE_CORRUPTION]Solution
Access the CBS log files on the affected computer from:
C:\Windows\Logs\CBSSearch the CBS log files for Failed to resolve package or Mark store corruption flag and the missing KB is mentioned. Manually download and install that KB from catalog.update.microsoft.com. In my case it was KB4534309.
Restart the affected computer then try running Windows Updates again normally. Repeat the solution if you encounter the same error again, a new problem KB should be reported in the logs.
Additional Suggestions
Lots of articles online suggest running the following then restarting. While these didn’t resolve my trouble you may have better success.
sfc /scannow
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealthIf you’re unable to get it resolved with the above steps feel free to holler@bscnsltng.com.
8 responses to “Fix Windows Update Error 800f0831”
Thanks for this!!!!
I tried all the usual repair steps, windows update repair tool, SSU update, etc etc. Nothing worked. Your advice was spot on. I found the problem service pack (KB4541509 in my case) in the CBS log file and everything is now working correctly.
Thanks for saving my from pulling my remaining hair out. Cheers!
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This worked for me after having this problem happen to a second server. The first time this happen was over the summer and I had to rebuild a new VM. That was a pain not because I had to rebuild windows server 2012 but because of the application that needed to run on it. Caused us a lot o down time. Happen again to a different server last night when trying to update it. Thought I may have had to rebit another server but ran into this site. Saved me a lot of pain and suffering. Thanks you again!
It’s 2023 and you saved my ass brother, thank you! Just migrated from 2012 R2 Essentials and could not demote the old server or remove any roles until I could sort this mess down… Love you 🙂