How to Fix KB5061768 Failing to Install on Windows

If you’re trying to update Windows with KB5061768 and it repeatedly fails to download or install, welcome to the club! While this is a total pain in the A, this guide will walk you through several different methods to fix the issue and successfully install KB5061768 on your PC. These fixes can also be helpful for resolving other update failures on Windows.

How to Fix KB5061768 Failing to Install on Windows

If you can do it, just manually update rather than letting Windows do it automatically. This works most of the time, but there are some updates that are broken at the core, so even a manual update won't fix them, so you'll need to try other steps in this guide.

• Head to the Microsoft Update Catalogue
• Search for KB5061768.
• Download the correct version for your system.
• If you happen to choose the wrong file, no worries, Windows will detect the mismatch and block the install.

This method bypasses whatever issue is preventing the update from going through automatically.

Use Windows Update Troubleshooter

The built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter may help resolve whatever is stopping the update from completing.

• Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
• Stay in the System tab and choose Troubleshoot.
• Click Other troubleshooters.
• Look for Windows Update near the top and click Run next to it.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the troubleshooter finishes, try installing the update again.

Delete Delivery Optimisation Files

This is a lesser-known fix, but it can help in certain cases. It’s also quick and easy to try.

• Go to Settings > System > Storage.
• Click on Temporary Files.
• Check the box for Delivery Optimisation Files.
• Click Remove files to delete any cached update data that might be causing conflicts.

Remove the Most Recent Windows Update

If possible, uninstalling the most recently installed Windows update can clear up conflicts that are preventing KB5061768 from installing. I've had a fair bit of luck with this solution, so don't be scared to try it.

• Not all systems will allow this, but it’s worth checking.
• If you're unsure how to uninstall updates, refer to the guide: How to uninstall a bad Windows update. Roll back a Windows update.

This option is only available shortly after the problematic update has been installed, so act quickly if needed.

Run SFC and DISM Scans

You'll pretty much always see this fix in Windows update problem-fixing guides because it's one of the best, so complete the steps and your problems should go away!

• Open the Start menu, type CMD, right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.
• In the Command Prompt window, enter the following:

Let the scan run to completion. If it fails or shows errors, restart in Safe Mode and run it again.

Afterwards, run the following DISM commands one at a time:

These tools will attempt to repair any deeper system-level issues that might be blocking updates like KB5061768.