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If the November Windows update fails to install on your PC, here’s what to do
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This month’s security update is failing on some systems already running the preview update released in October. But there is a fix afoot.
Ah, Microsoft. Another Windows update, another glitch. This latest one affects some Windows 11 users who attempt to install this week’s November Patch Tuesday update, only for it to fail. But don’t worry, there’s already a fix in play.
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On its support page to the November update designated KB5132061, Microsoft revealed and explained this latest problem.
Windows users who installed the November preview update released on October 28 may run into a glitch when trying to install the actual November update released on November 10. In this case, the installation may fail to complete. Your PC might repeatedly try to install the update or you may simply see an error code such as 0x80070306, 0x800f0989, or 0x800f0993.
I can confirm the problem. I installed the preview update on one of my Windows 11 virtual machines. Trying to then install the actual November update triggered the installation error.
If you’re in the same boat, what can you do to fix this dilemma? Just be patient.
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Microsoft promises that all affected PCs should receive repairs within 24 to 48 hours starting from November 11, 1pm ET. For this, make sure your PC is connected to the internet and is set up to receive updates via Windows Update. Head to Settings and select Windows Update. You may already find the November update known as 2026-11 Security Update (KB5132061) (26300.9974) available again. If so, select it to install it, and the process should work now.