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0x800f081f Error: Windows Feature Installation Source Not Found

Error Code
0x800f081f
Category
Windows Update
Severity
Moderate
Platform
Windows
Error 0x800f081f occurs when Windows cannot find the source files needed to install a requested feature. This is most commonly seen when trying to install .NET Framework 3.5 or other optional Windows features. The system cannot locate the required component store files.

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How to Fix 0x800f081f

What Is Error

Error code 0x800f081f is a Windows HRESULT error code that translates to "Windows Feature Installation Source Not Found". HRESULT codes are hexadecimal values used throughout the Windows operating system to indicate specific error conditions. When you see this error, it means Windows or an application encountered the condition described above and could not continue the operation.

The error code format breaks down as follows: the leading 0x8 indicates a failure, the next digits identify the facility (the Windows subsystem that generated the error), and the remaining digits specify the exact error condition.

How Serious Is

Error 0x800f081f is not typically an emergency, but it will prevent certain operations from completing. You can continue using your computer for other tasks while troubleshooting. Work through the fixes below in order, starting with the simplest solutions.

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