How to fix
Windows update error 0x8007054F
on Windows

Hey. Help me. I get the Something wrong error. This Windows update error 0x8007054F issue keeps me from using the computer normally. It was recently updated to Windows 11, but all things worked fine until now. Updates cannot get installed right now, so patching is not possible. Can I do something?

Windows update error 0x8007054F is the issue particularly related to failed Windows operating system update. This is the error that prevents the KB5014697 update from installing on particular Windows 11 system. This is one of the issues that appear on the newest Windows 11 OS machines.[ref en-1]

These problems can trigger reboots of the computer after the recent download of the update. The system needs to roll back these changes, and their installations may fail. The error usually appears due to the problematic app or particularly buggy updates, so the message like this appears:

Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x8007054F

Windows update error 0x8007054F can appear on Windows 10 or Windows 11 and is not major or related to security issues. There can be conflicts with particular third-party applications that block the processes within the system or even damage system files. Anti-malware tools can trigger issues like this, so you might want to disable to uninstall your third-party security tools.

You might want to disable the incompatible program or check for malware[ref en-2] that can possibly alter the registry and cause issues with damaged system files.[ref en-3] If you want a quick check you can run [d1] and see if there is any leftovers of infections or damaged files, or affected parts of the system that trigger issues with the performance. This is the way to possibly fix Windows update error 0x8007054F.

1. Uninstall the problematic program

1. Press the Windows key and I.
   

   

2. Select Apps once the Settings window opens.
3. Go to the right and click on Installed apps from the top.
4. Find a third-party app. AV tools can be triggering issues.
   

   

5. Click on 3 dots and select Uninstall.
6. Confirm by again clicking Uninstall.
7. Click Yes on UAC prompt.
8. Click Uninstall.
9. Restart the computer and then try to install the update.

2. Reset Windows Update components

• Search for CMD in the bar at the bottom.
• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
  

  

  
  
• Copy and paste the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
  net stop bits
  net stop wuauserv
  net stop appidsvc
  net stop cryptsvc
  Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*”
  rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
  rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
  regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
  regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
  regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
  netsh winsock reset
  netsh winsock reset proxy
  net start bits
  net start wuauserv
  net start appidsvc
  net start cryptsvc
• Restart the PC.

3. Turn off BitLocker

Users report that this was helpful for their machines when the Windows update error 0x8007054F appeared. This setting keeps files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting the drive but can cause issues like this.

1. Click on Start.
2. Type bitlocker.
3. Press Enter.
4. Click the Turn off Bitlocker.
   

   

5. Now try to update.

4. Check for damaged files

• Click Start and type CMD.
• Right-click it and select Run as administrator.
• If you are prompted for the admin password, enter the password and click OK.
• A new black window will open. 
• Type sfc/scannow and press Enter.
  

  

• This process will take a long time.
• Restart after this.