Sometimes the local component store is corrupted, causing error 0x800f0952.
Run these commands in an Administrator Command Prompt one by one:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
SFC /SCANNOW
After these complete (this may take 20 minutes), reboot and retry the installation.
Sometimes Group Policy blocks Windows Update for feature installs. Check: 0x800f0952 free
Then retry the feature installation via Turn Windows features on or off.
| Solution | Best for | Time | |----------|----------|------| | DISM with ISO source | .NET Framework 3.5 error | 2 min | | Windows Update troubleshooter | General update failure | 5 min | | Clear SoftwareDistribution | Corrupt cache | 3 min | | Group Policy fix | WSUS-blocked installs | 5 min | | Manual MSU download | Specific KB failing | 10 min |
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If you are on a work or school PC, a Group Policy might block external updates.
Step 1: Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Sometimes the local component store is corrupted, causing
Step 2: Navigate to:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System
Step 3: Find "Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair."
Step 4: Set it to Enabled and check the box: "Download repair content and optional features directly from Windows Update instead of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)." After these complete (this may take 20 minutes),
Step 5: Click Apply > OK. Restart your PC and attempt the installation again.
By trying these steps, you should be able to resolve the 0x800f0952 error without incurring any costs. If the problem persists, it might be worth seeking more specific advice from Microsoft Support or a professional technician.