Microsoft acknowledges KB5132061 installation failures, automatic fix being rolled out for affected devices

Earlier this week, Microsoft rolled out its November 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 version 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2 with bunch of fixes. Not long after KB5132061’s release, users started reporting download and installation issues, with some devices failing to install the update and displaying error codes 0x80070306, 0x800f0989, and 0x800f0993.

Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11 update installation failures

As of now, Microsoft has acknowledged the installation problem and updated the known issues section of KB5132061’s changelog with details about the affected devices and an automatic fix. The good news is that users will not have to troubleshoot Windows Update manually or download a separate repair package to resolve the problem.

Microsoft says affected devices may repeatedly attempt to install the update without completing the process. In some cases, Windows Update displays one of the three error codes, leaving users unable to download and install the latest security fixes.

The company has confirmed that the issue affects devices attempting to install the November 2026 security update through Windows Update. According to Microsoft, an automatic repair is already being rolled out to affected devices connected to the internet and using Windows Update in Settings.

The rollout began on November 11, 2026, at 10 AM PT, and Microsoft expects all affected devices to receive the repair within 24 to 48 hours. Once the repair reaches a device, Windows Update will automatically download and install the November security update.

Microsoft further confirmed it will update its documentation once the repair rollout is complete and advised checking out Windows help and learning or contact Microsoft Support if KB5132061 installation issues persist after 48 hours.