Hello dear! I am dealing with the problem KB5014668 fails to install on Windows 11 computer. Please, suggest me what to do. Any recommendations would be highly appreciated.
Microsoft has recently release KB5014668 update as an optional update for the fix of the issue causing certain games to crash on Windows 11 computer systems. More precisely, the problem occurs with the game when using XAudio API to play sound effects.
Also, the update also provides fix for the bug causing Bluetooth can’t connect to devices after the restart. Unfortunately, the numbers are big that find troubles in downloading and installing KB5014668 update to Windows 11.
Users reported that KB5014668 fails to install halfway through the process. It is yet not known what the reason that leads to this issue, it is clear that the Windows Updates fail to install because of the same thing.
This guide provides you different fixes that you should try when dealing with this particular issue to get it resolved. You can use PC Repair Tool to automate the process if you do not want to use the lengthy manual troubleshooting methods.
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Possible fixes for KB5014668 fails to install
Fix 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Click on Windows and go to the Settings,
- Select System on the left and pick Troubleshoot option on the right pane,
- Click on Other Troubleshooters,
- Locate Windows Update Troubleshooter and hit Run button.
We do not say the Windows Update Troubleshooter will fix all issues, but you should do a start with this as it is known for dealing with any Windows Update related problems and providing their automatic fix. If the problem continues in your case, move to our next solution.
Fix 2: Restart Windows Services
- On the Windows Search bar, Type services and launch the Services Utility,
- Select Windows Update from the list,
- Double-click on it and set the Startup type as Automatic,
- Click Apply,
- Now, click on Restart the Service,
- Perform the same action with Background Intelligent Transfer Service and see the next if the problem persists.
Fix 3: Fix corrupted system files
Check if system files corruption is the reason why KB5014668 fails to install. For that, use Command Prompt as an Administrator:
- Search for CMD on the Windows Search,
- Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator,
- Use the following command and hit Enter:
Sfc/scannow
- Reboot your system,
- If SFC returned an error, then use the below commands and hit Enter on each time:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Fix 4: Reset Windows Update Components
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator,
- Type the below commands one by one and hit Enter on each time:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat”
Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore DataStore.bak
Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution\Download Download.bak
Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
cd /d %windir%\system32
regsvr32.exe atl.dll
regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll
regsvr32.exe shdocvw.dll
regsvr32.exe browseui.dll
regsvr32.exe jscript.dll
regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll
regsvr32.exe scrrun.dll
regsvr32.exe msxml.dll
regsvr32.exe msxml3.dll
regsvr32.exe msxml6.dll
regsvr32.exe actxprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe softpub.dll
regsvr32.exe wintrust.dll
regsvr32.exe dssenh.dll
regsvr32.exe rsaenh.dll
regsvr32.exe gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe sccbase.dll
regsvr32.exe slbcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll
regsvr32.exe ole32.dll
regsvr32.exe shell32.dll
regsvr32.exe initpki.dll
regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll
regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe wups.dll
regsvr32.exe wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe qmgr.dll
regsvr32.exe qmgrprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe wucltux.dll
regsvr32.exe muweb.dll
regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll
netsh winsock reset
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvc
- Wait for the process to complete and restart the device once done.
Fix 5: Disable Third-party security software
Sometimes AV software can block legit processes mistakenly. It is possible that the Windows update process is blocked by the program and this is why you encounter KB5014668 fails to install. You should disable your AV tool and then try to update again.
Fix 6: Perform a Repair Install
If none of the methods work, you should perform a repair install:
- Visit official Microsoft website to download Windows 11 Installation Media,
- Run the Media Creation Tool and pick Create Installation Media for another PC,
- Select your USB drive,
- Let the process complete of writing the installation files to the USB drive,
- Click on Finish option once done,
- Next, on the PC you want to upgrade, press Win+ E to open File Explorer,
- Open the Removable drive and click on Setup.exe,
- Accept the license terms on the next section,
- Confirm the upgrade options – Files, apps and Settings are kep,
- Click on Install option and let the upgrading process to complete.
Conclusion
That’s all! We have provided all possible solutions for KB5014668 fails to install. We hope that these methods are helpful for you in getting the required fix. Comment down below in case of any queries, questions and suggestions you have regarding the post.
