KB5022913 Installation Error 0x800f081f

When you try installing the 2023-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5022913), the error 0x800f081f may appear.

We couldn't install this update, but you can try again (0x800f081f)

Cause

This happens if a manifest file is missing from the computer.

Resolution

Follow these steps to restore the missing file.

1. Download amd64_microsoft-onecore-sharehost.zip
2. Extract the enclosed manifest file to a folder — e.g., C:\Manifests
3. Start Command Prompt as TrustedInstaller using the AdvancedRun tool. See this article for instructions
4. Run the following command in the TrustedInstaller Command Prompt.

   copy c:\manifests\*.manifest  c:\windows\winsxs\manifests\
   
   rd c:\manifests /s /q
   
   exit

5. Download kb5022913_fix.reg and save it to a folder.
6. Open an admin Command Prompt and run:

   REG LOAD HKLM\COMPONENTS C:\Windows\System32\Config\COMPONENTS
   
   Exit

7. Double-click “kb5022913_fix.reg” to import it.

See if you can install the update now.

If that doesn’t fix the issue, repair Windows 11 using an in-place upgrade.

• Download the Windows 11 ISO
• Double-click the ISO to mount it to a drive letter.
• Run Setup.exe and complete the repair process.

Your apps, settings, and data will be retained by default during the repair installation.