Fix Update KB5053657 Not Installing On Windows 11 Version 23H2 or 22H2

 

1. Basic Troubleshooting:

• Restart your computer:
  • Go to Start > Power > Restart.
• Check for sufficient disk space:
  • Open File Explorer.
  • Right-click your C: drive and select Properties.
  • Verify available space.
• Ensure a stable internet connection:
  • Try browsing websites to confirm connectivity.
  • Consider restarting your router.
• Run Windows Update troubleshooter:
  • Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
  • Click "Run" next to Windows Update.

2. Manual Download and Installation:

• Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog:
  • Open a web browser and go to https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/.
• Search for KB5053657:
  • Type "KB5053657" into the search bar and press Enter.
• Download the correct version:
  • Find the update corresponding to your Windows 11 version (23H2 or 22H2) and architecture (x64 or ARM64).
  • Click the "Download" button.
• Install the downloaded file:
  • Locate the downloaded .msu file.
  • Double-click it to start the installation.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts.
• Restart your computer.

3. Reset Windows Update Components:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator:
  • Search for "cmd" in the Start menu.
  • Right-click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."¹
• Stop Windows Update services:
  • Type the following commands and press Enter after each:
    • net stop wuauserv
    • net stop cryptSvc
    • net stop bits
    • net stop msiserver
• Rename² SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:
  • Type the following commands and press Enter after each:
    • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
• Start Windows Update services:³
  • Type the following commands and press Enter after each:
    • net start wuauserv
    • net start cryptSvc
    • net start bits
    • net start msiserver⁴
• Close Command Prompt.⁵
• Restart your computer.
• Try Windows Update again.

4. Check for System File Corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator:
  • Search for "cmd" in the Start menu.
  • Right-click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."⁶
• Run System File Checker (SFC):
  • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  • Wait for the process to complete.
• Run DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management):
  • Type the following commands and press Enter after each:
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth⁷
  • Wait for each process to complete.
• Close Command Prompt.
• Restart your computer.
• Try Windows Update again.

5. In-Place Upgrade:

• Download the Windows 11 ISO:
  • Go to the Microsoft Windows 11 download page.
  • Download the appropriate ISO file.
• Mount the ISO:
  • Double-click the downloaded ISO file.
• Run setup.exe:
  • Open the mounted drive.
  • Double-click setup.exe.
  • Select "Keep personal files and apps."
  • Follow the on-screen prompts.
• Restart your computer.
• Try Windows update again.