Windows Package Manager operation failed

November 2022 · 7 minute read
How to fix Package Manager operation failed

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    • Package Manager is a command-line tool in Windows used to install, remove, and/or update packages while offline.

    You can easily add a package, expand .cab files, or even enable or disable a Windows feature offline or on a running Windows installation.

    Other things you can do with Package Manager include:

    If you encounter an error message that says Windows Package Manager Operation failed, here are solutions to help you fix the problem.

    How do I fix Windows Package Manager operation failed?

    1. Run Windows Update troubleshooter

    The Windows Update troubleshooter automatically detects and fixes the most incorrect settings on your computer that brings the message Windows Package Manager Operation failed.

    Running Windows Update troubleshooter resolves any issues that prevent you from updating Windows, so follow these steps to run Windows Update troubleshooter:

    troubleshooting starting

    troubleshooting settings

    windows update search

    2. Run DISM tool

    If you still get the Windows Package Manager Operation failed message, run the DISM tool, or Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool.

    The DISM tool helps fix Windows corruption errors when Windows Updates and service packs fail to install due to corruption errors, like if you have a damaged system file.

    Here’s how to run the DISM command on your PC to check if it helps:

    command prompt launch

    Once the repair is complete, reboot your computer and check if the problem persists.

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    3. Run a System File Checker scan

    A System File Checker scan checks or scans all protected system files, and then replaces the incorrect versions, with the genuine, correct Microsoft versions.

    If a Windows Resource Protection file is missing or corrupted, Windows may not behave normally, or some functions may not work, or Windows may even crash.

    Here’s how to run an SFC scan:

    package manager

    run command prompt as administrator

    If the update installation issue persists, try the next solution.

    4. Automatic Repair in Windows Recovery Tool

    Using Windows 10 installation media, you can use Automatic Repair to detect and fix any problems that prevent your computer from starting.

    Such problems include drivers, program conflicts, malware, and memory.

    However, if you do not have installation media, you can download and create Windows 10 installation media, then follow the steps below to perform the Automatic Repair.

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    5. Perform an In-Place Upgrade

    If you perform the repair process and your computer doesn’t operate normally, you can try doing an in-place upgrade of the existing installation.

    An in-place upgrade is a final alternative before you reinstall the operating system. This takes the same time you’d take to upgrade, and some customized settings may be lost in the process.

    Take these steps to perform an in-place upgrade and repair installation of Windows:

    If Windows doesn’t automatically detect the installation DVD, do the following:

    Does this take away the Windows Package Manager Operation failure issue? Try the next solution if it doesn’t.

    6. Manually reset Windows Updates components

    Disclaimer: this solution contains steps that are part of modifying the registry. Please note that serious problems may occur if you do this incorrectly. Ensure you follow these steps correctly, and carefully.

    Back up the registry before you modify it, then restore it if a problem occurs.

    Follow these steps to manually reset the Windows Updates Components:

    coomand prompt as admin

    command prompt window

    Try running Windows Updates again to check if the issue has been resolved.

    Note: it isn’t recommended to uncheck the update option Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows.

    Windows Updates downloads and installs updates required to run Windows efficiently.

    7. Perform a Clean Boot

    If you still get the Windows Package Manager Operation failed, eliminate any software conflicts that may be causing the issue.

    Performing a clean boot for your computer reduces conflicts related to software that can bring up the root causes of the Windows Package Manager Operation failure.

    These conflicts can be caused by applications and services that start up and run in the background whenever you start Windows normally.

    How to perform a clean boot

    In order to successfully perform a clean boot on Windows 10, you have to be logged on as the administrator, then follow these steps:

    package manager

    package manager

    package manager

    You will have a clean boot environment after all these steps are carefully followed, after which you can try and check if the problem is gone.

    Did any of these solutions resolve the Windows Package Manager Operation issue? Let us know in the comments section below.

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