Windows 10 update installation failures aren’t rare – but an update that won’t stop installing itself is a new one on me
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Olivia Smith
Microsoft’s Windows 10 update, patch KB5048239, initially released in November 2024, is causing a repetitive installation issue for many users during the January 2025 patching. The update aims to fix WinRE problems but is glitching and reinstalling itself. Even after Microsoft addressed initial installation failures due to insufficient disk space, users are experiencing the update repeatedly reinstalling. This loop has frustrated users like Dean Wortmier and Brian Lofthouse on Microsoft’s forums. Despite no clear solution available, Microsoft is expected to address the issue soon. The recurrent installations may not harm systems but are causing inconvenience. Users are advised to wait for a fix while considering pausing Windows updates. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing issue affecting many Windows 10 users.
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