How to Fix Windows Update KB5041019 Won’t Install?

The Windows update KB5041019 is a security and cumulative update for the Windows 10 .NET framework. The update often gets stuck while downloading and fails to install.The primary cause of this issue is problems in the Windows Update component. Temporary system glitches and network problems can also contribute to this issue.

1. Use Windows 10 Update Assistant

The update assistant helps you upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10. This tool is useful for downloading updates that fail through the Windows Update service.

1. Open your web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
2. Navigate to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Update Assistant page.
3. Click the Update now button to download the Windows 10 Update Assistant.
   
4. Once the file has downloaded, open it from your browser’s Downloads tab.
   
5. A User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear; select Yes to proceed.
6. The Update Assistant will begin downloading any available updates. After the updates have downloaded, restart your PC to complete the installation.

2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

The built-in Windows update troubleshooter can help detect and resolve problems within the Windows Update component.

1. In the Windows search box, type “Troubleshoot settings” and select it from the search results.
2. Click the Open button.
3. In the new window, scroll down and click on Additional troubleshooters.
4. Find and select Windows Update from the list of troubleshooters.
5. Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
6. The troubleshooter will start detecting and resolving any issues with Windows Update.

3. Reset Windows Update Components

Resetting Windows Update components can help resolve corruption issues.
To reset Windows Update components, follow these steps:

1. Search for “Notepad” in the Windows search box and click Open.
2. Copy and paste the following commands into Notepad:

   SC config trustedinstaller start=auto
   net stop bits
   net stop wuauserv
   net stop msiserver
   net stop cryptsvc
   net stop appidsvc
   Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
   Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
   regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
   regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
   regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
   netsh winsock reset
   netsh winsock reset proxy
   rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN
   dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth
   dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth
   dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
   dism /Online /Cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup
   Sfc /ScanNow
   net start bits
   net start wuauserv
   net start msiserver
   net start cryptsvc
   net start appidsvc

3. Click on File in the top menu, then select Save As.
4. Select Desktop as the file location.
5. In the Save as type drop-down menu, select All Files.
6. Enter the file name as fix.bat and click Save.
7. Locate the newly created fix.bat file on your desktop, right-click it, and select Run as administrator.
8. The Command Prompt will open and start resetting the Windows Update components. Wait for the process to complete.

4. Install Windows Installation Media

Installing Windows Installation Media performs an in-place upgrade to the latest version while keeping your files and apps intact.

Preliminary Steps

1. Unplug all external devices except the keyboard, mouse, and network cable.
2. Disable or uninstall any third-party antivirus software.
3. Log into your PC with an admin account.
4. Back up your important data.

Upgrade Process

1. Open your web browser.
2. Visit Microsoft’s website to download the Windows 10 installation media.
3. Click the Download Now button under “Create Windows 10 installation media.”
   
4. Open the downloaded file from your browser’s Downloads tab.
   
5. Confirm the action by selecting Yes.
6. Read and accept the license terms by clicking Accept.
   
7. Select Upgrade this PC now and click Next.
   
8. Click Accept again to confirm.
   
9. Ensure the option Keep personal files and apps is selected. If not, click Change what to keep and select it.
10. Click Install to start the upgrade.
    
11. Your PC may restart several times during the process. Wait until the upgrade is complete.