Update: Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5132061 install failure and rolls out automatic fix

Microsoft has confirmed that the November Windows 11 security update, KB5132061, fails to install on some computers — and has already rolled out an automatic repair for the problem. The confirmation came on November 11, one day after the package launched on Patch Tuesday, and was reported by BleepingComputer on November 12.

According to Microsoft, the issue affects a limited number of devices that installed the optional October preview update, KB5127936, from October 28. On those PCs, installing KB5132061 may not complete, with repeated attempts and error codes 0x80070306, 0x800f0989 or 0x800f0993. Devices that did not install the October preview are not affected.

Automatic repair within 48 hours

The fix requires no action from the user: Microsoft says the repair is applied automatically to affected devices connected to the internet that use Windows Update. The stated window is 24 to 48 hours starting November 11 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, with all affected devices repaired by Friday, November 13. After the repair, Windows Update downloads and installs KB5132061 on its own.

If the problem persists after 48 hours, Microsoft advises administrators to contact support.

This is an update to our story on KB5132061: Windows 11 KB5132061: customizable context menu, per-monitor Magnifier and Cloud Rebuild arrive in the November update. In the original post, Microsoft had not yet listed any known issues with the release, although there were already reports of slow installs and the 0x800f0993 error.

Cover image: Windows 11 Start menu. Credit: Windows Latest.

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