update Error 0x8e5e0408

Please reset the Windows Update cache using this batch file to see if that fixes the issue:

https://gist.github.com/winhelponline/af9296c106448a664a6229d8146a85fd

1. Download the zip file and extract the batch file to the desktop.
2. Right-click on the batch file, click Properties, click "Unblock" (if present), and OK.
3. Double-click the batch file to run it.
4. After it completes execution, don't close it yet.
5. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Select all"
6. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Copy" (This copies the output to the clipboard.)
7. Paste the info (Ctrl + V) into your reply window.

Hello Jim. Error 0x8e5e0408 during Windows updates usually tells a problem with your user profile or account authentication, especially if you're signed in with a local account instead of a Microsoft account. Have you tried switching to a Microsoft account through Settings > Accounts > Your Info?

Here's the reference: Error Code 0x8e5e0408

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