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KB4493509 update causes 0x800f0982 error on some Windows 10 machines

According to Microsoft, installing the KB4493509 update on Windows 10 computers with some Asian language packs installed results in 0x800f0982 errorMicrosoft is currently working on a fix and will provide an update in an upcoming release. Describing the issue, Microsoft said:

"After installing KB4493509, devices with some Asian language packs installed may receive the error, "0x800f0982 - PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND."

How to fix 0x800f0982 error after installing KB4493509 update

Affected Windows 10 users can uninstall and reinstall any recently added language packs:

  1. Select the Start button
  2. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language
  3. Select the language you want to remove > Click Remove.
  4. Go back to Settings > Time & Language > Language
  5. Choose a language from the Add a language list
  6. Select Download from the Download language pack option
  7. After the language pack is installed, select Back
  8. Choose a language from the Windows display language menu.

Alternatively, affected users can select Check for Updates and install the April 2019 Cumulative Update. In case none of the above-mentioned solutions work for you, simply try resetting your Windows 10 PC:

  1. Go to the Settings app > Recovery
  2. Select Get Started under the Reset this PC recovery option
  3. Select Keep my Files

Are you facing the 0x800f0982 error after installing KB4493509 on your Windows 10 PC? Let us know in the comments below.

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