Fix error 0x8000ffff (E_UNEXPECTED) - how it works
The error 0x8000ffff (E_UNEXPECTED) occurs more frequently with updates or system restores under Windows. In this practical tip, we will show you how to solve the problem.
Windows: Fix error 0x8000ffff (E_UNEXPECTED) - so it'll work
No matter where the exact cause of the error 0x8000ffff (E_UNEXPECTED) is, it is mostly a matter of corruption of system files. In many cases you can fix this quite easily:
- First open the command prompt with administrator rights.
- Enter the command "sfc / scannow" without the quotation mark and confirm with "OK".
- Now wait for the process to finish. You can then carry out further repairs.
- Use the command "Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / ScanHealth".
- After completion, the commands "Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / CheckHealth" and "Dism / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth" follow.
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