Windows 11’s latest update, KB5040442, gives some folks a headache. Let’s talk about the most common problems and how to fix them.
KB5040442 update shows errors 0x80d02002, 0x800f081f and 0x80073cf3
A bunch of users are seeing error messages when they try to install the update. These errors have long, confusing names like 0x80d02002, 0x800f081f, and 0x80073cf3. It’s like the computer is speaking a secret code! These might happen because the update files got messed up or they’re fighting with other programs on your computer.
If you’re stuck, try getting the update straight from Microsoft’s website instead of letting your computer do it automatically. It might take a bit longer, but it often works better. You could also try cleaning out your computer’s update folder and checking your hard drive for problems.
Some unlucky people have even bigger issues after the update. Their computers keep restarting over and over, get stuck in repair mode, or show a scary blue screen. Yikes!
There’s also a weird bug where you might see black lines around your files and folders when using the light background in File Explorer. It’s not the end of the world, but it sure looks odd.
If you’re worried about all this, you can tell Windows to wait a week before updating. Just go to Settings, then Windows Update, and click “Pause updates for 7 days”. This gives Microsoft some time to fix these bugs.
Remember, not everyone has these problems. But it’s good to know what might happen and how to deal with it. If you’ve run into any of these issues, try the tips we talked about and let others know how it went.
We’re not trying to scare anyone – updates are usually fine and keep your computer safe. We just want to make sure you know what’s going on so you can decide if you want to update now or wait a bit.
