Microsoft Acknowledges Persistent Windows 11 Driver Error 0x80070103 and States Full Resolution is Not Possible

Microsoft has recently updated its support documentation, acknowledging ongoing issues with driver downloads and installations on Windows 11. The company is aware of the 0x80070103 error and is implementing measures to alleviate these issues, although a complete resolution has not yet been guaranteed.

Feedback Hub report showing Windows Update error complaints

One frustrated user reported: “

0x800f0983 continues to occur on a daily basis. Each time it attempts to install it, it does so successfully, displaying no errors at completion. It does appear that it is impacting the processing times across all applications. The system takes longer to restart, longer to start up, and applications take longer to execute properly.

Understanding the Cause of the 0x800f0983 Error

The 0x800f0983 error typically appears when an attempt is made to install a driver update that is already present on the system. Microsoft officials previously advised users to disregard error 0x800f0983, citing a lack of actionable solutions. A potential workaround is to reset Windows, but this poses the risk of encountering the same issue again.

In October 2025, Microsoft announced the release of a significant patch aimed at mitigating this issue to some extent. They stated, “

Made underlying changes to help reduce users seeing drivers fail to install with error 0x80070103.

KB5067036

Additional Resolutions for Error 0x800f0983

Although less common than 0x80070103, the 0x800f0983 error still arises frequently during Windows updates, including essential security updates. If you encounter this error and no standard solutions work, utilizing the Media Creation Tool may be your viable option.

The good news is that starting with Windows 11 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 for version 24H2), the 0x800f0983 error has been effectively resolved. Microsoft noted: “

Addressed the underlying issue which can cause Windows Update to fail to install with error 0x800f0983.

Included in the same update package, KB5067036 also addresses issues related to Task Manager, which has been known to continue operations in the background even after being exited. Microsoft has committed to rectifying these Task Manager issues in future updates, marking a significant step in addressing multiple persistent Windows Update errors simultaneously.

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