Windows 11 updates have become more and more aggressive over the years. They are more frequent and have started resetting a lot of system settings to defaults. If you're using custom themes, you will have noticed this seems to happen a lot. KB5060842 aims to improve performance, resolve known issues, and enhance overall system stability. But it doesn't seem to want to install for a lot of people, so follow along as we guide you through some potential fixes.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to Fix KB5060842 Won’t Install on Windows 11
  2. What keeps causing KB5060842 to fail to install on Windows

Common Causes of KB5060842 Installation Failures

Installation problems can be caused by:

  • Corrupted or incomplete update files

  • Third-party antivirus interference

  • System file corruption

  • Insufficient disk space

  • Outdated or incompatible drivers

  • Windows Update service issues

Below are several troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue.

Check and Restart Windows Update Services

  • Press Windows + S and type Services, then press Enter.

  • Locate Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), and Cryptographic Services.

  • For each:

    • If running, right-click and select Restart.

    • If stopped, double-click the service, set Startup type to Automatic, then click Start, Apply, and OK.

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

  • Press Windows + S, type Troubleshoot, and press Enter.

  • Go to Other troubleshooters.

  • Locate Windows Update and click Run.

  • Follow any recommendations provided after the scan completes.

Repair Corrupted System Files

  • Open Command Prompt as administrator:

  • Press Windows + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.

  • Run the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:

sfc /scannow

How to Fix KB5060842 Won’t Install on Windows 11

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

How to Fix KB5060842 Won’t Install on Windows 11

Note: If the last command fails, use the following one.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess

  • Restart your computer.

Perform Disk Cleanup

  • Search for Disk Cleanup and open it.

  • Choose your system drive (typically C:).

  • Click Clean up system files and reselect the same drive.

  • Check the boxes for Windows Update Cleanup, Temporary Files, and other unnecessary data.

  • Click OK to start cleanup.

Reset Windows Update Components

  • Open Command Prompt as administrator and Stop update-related services:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

  • Rename update folders:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

  • Replace C: with your system drive letter if different.
  • Restart services:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

  • Reboot your system.

Manually Install KB5060842

  • Visit the Microsoft Update Catalogue

  • Search for KB5060842.

  • Match the update version to your system specifications (check under Settings > System > About).

  • Click Download for the correct version and follow the prompts.

  • Restart your PC after installation.

Use the Media Creation Tool

If all else fails, try updating using the Media Creation Tool:

  • Download the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's official site

  • Launch the tool and accept the license terms.

  • Select Upgrade this PC now and click Next.

  • Let the tool download necessary files.

  • Confirm what to keep (apps, files, or both) or make changes as needed.

  • Click Install to proceed.