What is causing the Error Code 0x800f0954?
We looked into this particular issue by trying to replicate the issue on our testing machines and by looking at various user reports that have encountered this exact problem. As it turns out, there are several different potential culprits that might end up triggering this error code: If you’re currently searching for a fix for the 0x800f0954 error, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting steps. Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have successfully used to fix this particular issue. Keep in mind that the methods below are ordered by efficiency and severity, so we encourage you to follow them in the order that they are presented. Chances are not every potential fix will be applicable to your current situation, so feel free to skip the methods that cannot be followed.
Method 1: Bypassing the WSUS
If you get the 0x800f0954 error while trying to install optional Windows features, it’s probably because your system cannot access the Windows Update server. This seems to have occurred for a lot of users in a similar situation – especially in situations where there’s a whole network of domain-joined computers that are configured to download updates from a WSUS server. If your situation is similar, it’s possible that the issue occurs because your computer was once a part of a domain network and the group policy setting is still in place. If this scenario is applicable, you can resolve the issue by temporarily bypassing the WSUS server. You can do this easily by performing the following registry edit: If this method didn’t resolve the issue or it wasn’t applicable, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Cleaning the CBS logs
Some users that we’re encountering this exact issue have reported that they managed to resolve the issue after deleting the CBS (Component Based Servicing) logs related to DISM. After doing this and re-running the DISM command, some affected users have reported that the 0x800f0954 error was no longer occurring. Here’s what you need to do: If you’re still encountering the same error message or this method wasn’t applicable to your current scenario, move down to the next method below.
Method 3: Using PowerShell to install .NET Framework 3.5
If you’re encountering the 0x800f0954 error while trying to install the .NET Framework 3.5 by using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management), you might be able to circumvent the error message by using Powershell. Several affected users have reported that the error code was no longer occurring after they ran a powershell command that ended up fixing the problem. Here’s what you need to do: If the same error is still occurring, move down to the next method below.
Method 4: Using the Group Policy Editor
If you get the 0x800f0954 error while trying to add the RSAT Toolset, chances are you’ll need to make some changes using the Group Policy Editor tool. Several users have managed to solve this issue by running the Gpedit tool to modify some settings related to Component Installation and Component Repair. After enabling a certain local policy and allowing the OS to download repair content and optional features directly from WU, several users have reported that the issue was resolved. Note: Keep in mind that the Group Policy Editor tool is not available for all Windows versions. If you have Windows 10 Home or another version that doesn’t include it, you’ll need to follow this article (here) to install the policy editor on your computer. If you have the Group Policy Editor on your Windows version, here’s a quick guide on how to make the necessary edits:
Solution 5: Changing Registry Value UseWUServer
If none of the above methods work, we will attempt to change the UseWUServer registry entry and change it to disabled. Apparently, after a recent Windows update, this key was conflicting with Windows update service and causing the error message under discussion. Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator before proceeding further and backup your registry just in case.
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