Windows 11 Update KB5033369 Fails to Install? How to Fix It?

Windows 11 update KB5033369 (OS Build 22000.2652) was released on 12/12/2023, which addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. Installing the security updates is crucial for keeping your system secure and reliable.

However, some people report that they failed to install the update KB5033369 on their PCs. Have you also encountered the same error? If so, continue reading.

Way 1. Try Some Basic Tricks

Before trying other advanced ways to fix the Windows 11 21H2 update KB5033369 failed to install issue, you can try some basic tricks first. Here are the tricks you can try:

• Check the Internet connection.
• Disable antivirus.
• Disconnect VPN.
• Make sure there is sufficient storage space on your C drive.

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Way 2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

You can also run the Windows update troubleshooter to fix the Windows 11 update KB5033369 fails to install issue. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1. Press the Windows and I keys simultaneously to open the Settings window.

Step 2. Navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and click Additional troubleshooters.

Step 3. Then, select Windows Update and click Run the troubleshooter.

Step 4.  Wait for the process to complete. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error has been resolved.

Way 3. Clear Windows Update Files

If there is anything wrong with your Windows update files, you can also encounter the update failure including the Windows 11 21H2 update KB5033369 fails to install issue. In this case, you can try clearing the Windows update files to fix the error. Here’s the way:

Step 1. Press the Windows and R keys simultaneously to open the Run window, type “services.msc” in the box, and press Enter.

Step 2. In the Services window, scroll down and locate the Windows update service.

Step 3. Right-click it and select Stop. Then do the same steps for the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

Step 4. Press the Windows and E keys simultaneously to open the File Explorer window.

Step 5. Navigate to this location: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download. Then, delete all the files in this folder.

Step 6. Open the Services window again and restart Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer Service which you previously stopped.

Way 4. Perform A Clean Boot

Sometimes, the third-party apps that you installed on your PC and some of the background programs may also affect the Windows update installation and then result in the KB5033369 fails to install issue. So, you can try performing a clean boot to find out the culprit. Here’s the guide: 

1. Open the Run window, and then type “msconfig” in the box.
2. Then, click on the OK button to open the System Configuration window.
3. Select the Services tab.
4. Check the Hide all Microsoft services option.
5. Click on the Disable all button and then click on the Apply button.
6. Next, go to the Startup tab.
7. Click on Open Task Manager.
8. Right-click the applications you suspect and select Disable option from the menu.
9. Exit Task Manager.
10. Click OK under the Startup tab. 
11. Then when you restart the computer, it is in a clean boot environment. 
12. Next, see if the problem occurs. If not, enable one program one by one until the problem occurs again. That program might be the source of the error. You’d better consider removing it.

Way 5. Run System File Checker

Corrupted system files can also cause the KB5033369 failed to install issue. In this situation, you can run SFC to scan and fix the error. Here’s the way:

Step 1. Open the Search window, type “cmd”, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.

Step 2. In the elevated window, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.

Step 3. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error is fixed.

Way 6. Manually Install KB5033369

If none of the above solutions can help you fix the Windows 11 update KB5033369 fail to install issue, you can try manually installing the update by using the Microsoft Update Catalog website. To do that, you can refer to this post: How to Update Windows 11 Manually? [4 Simple Ways].

In Conclusion

How to fix the KB5033369 fails to install issue? This post provides 6 effective solutions to help you fix the KB5033369 failed to install issue.