If you’re encountering error code 0x800f0984 when trying to install certain updates on your Windows 11/10 device, tryt this solution. I have run across a number of hp desktops and laptops that will not install the Windows 11 24H2 update. One error I see repeatedly is Error code 0x800f0983 means PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_DIRECTORY_MISSING.
Manual Install KB5005932, super easy!
Microsoft released this patch KB5005932 to fix this issue. This compatibility fix enables an in-place upgrade to be run on devices that cannot complete the installation of the latest cumulative update (LCU).
To fix the issue and force it manually, you may execute the following in an elevated command prompt:
Reg.exe Add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion /v AllowInplaceUpgrade /t REG_DWORD /f /d 1
