Download error - 0x80096004

Melih Gürçkaya 0 Reputation points
2025-11-16T12:25:00.8466667+00:00

Download error - 0x80096004

Update for Office 2003 (KB907417) has become a major problem. Troubleshooting doesn't work, scannow can not find a corrupted file... I can't uninstall it, I can't install it. It's corrupted the update system.


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Windows for home | Other | Windows update
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  1. Bryan-V 8,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-11-16T21:50:47.38+00:00

    Dear Melih Gürçkaya,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

    You could try following these steps below to solve this issue:

    1. Hide the update to clear the queue:
      • Download the Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter tool from Microsoft.
      • Run the downloaded file. It will say "Troubleshooting with Windows Update".
      • Click Next > Hide Updates.
      • A list of available updates will appear. Find and check the box for "Update for Office 2003 (KB897417)".
      • Click Next and follow the prompts.
      • After you do this, restart your computer and run Windows Update again.
    2. Uninstall Office 2003:
      • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
      • Find Microsoft Office 2003 in the list.
      • Click it, and select Uninstall. Follow the prompts to remove it.
      • After it is uninstalled, Windows Update will no longer search for patches for it.

    Please let me know if these steps could help.


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  2. Bryan-V 8,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-11-18T22:38:38.8266667+00:00

    Dear Melih Gürçkaya,

    I haven't received the message from you yet. 

    Please let me know if these steps I provided could help.

    If there is anything more that I can do for you or if anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Sincerely,

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