Cannot install Language Pack in Windows 11 [Fix]

If you come across the error, Sorry, we’re having trouble getting this feature installed with error code 0x80070490, 0x80072f8f, or 0x8034500C when installing Language Packs on your Windows 11/10 PC, this post will help you.

Cannot install Language Pack in Windows 11

To fix the error message Sorry, we’re having trouble getting this feature installed with error code 0x80070490, 0x80072f8f, or 0x8034500C, in Windows 11/10 use these solutions:

1. Disable the Power Saver option
2. Turn off the Metered Connection
3. Install the language pack in the Clean Boot state
4. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
5. Reset the Windows Updates Components
6. Configure Group Policy to allow direct access to FoD components

Let us see this in detail.

Fix 0x80070490, 0x80072f8f or 0x8034500C Language Pack error on Windows 11/10

1] Disable the Power Saver option

Power saver mode might limit network activity to conserve power. A slower or restricted network connection could interfere with language pack installation, resulting in error codes 0x80070490, 0x80072f8f, or 0x8034500C.

To disable the Power Saver option, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery. Then select Best performance under Power mode.

2] Turn off the Metered Connection

Language pack installation often involves downloading a significant amount of data from the internet. When you set your connection as metered, Windows may limit or prevent these downloads to conserve data usage.

To disable metered connection on your Windows 11/10 PC, select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. Then select the Wi-Fi you’re connected to and turn off the toggle next to the Metered connection option.

3] Install the language pack in the Clean Boot state

If you still can’t install the language pack, try installing it in the Clean Boot state. When you perform a clean boot, you start Windows with minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This prevents third-party software (including security software such as antiviruses) and services from running in the background, which could potentially interfere with the language pack installation process.

4] Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If the problem persists, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and then try to install the language pack. Language pack installation often relies on the Windows Update service to download and install language-specific updates. If there are any issues with this service, the troubleshooter can attempt to identify and repair them. It can also repair corrupt Windows Update components that can impact the installation of language packs on a Windows 11/10 PC.

5] Reset the Windows Updates Components

If the issue occurs due to corrupt Windows Update components and the Windows Update troubleshooter can’t fix it, you can manually reset Windows Update components and see if it resolves the issue.

You can also use this third-party Reset Windows Update Tool to restore settings & components to default automatically or this PowerShell Script to reset Windows Update Client.

6] Configure Group Policy to allow direct access to FoD components

Language packs and FoD (Feature on Demand) components are generally distributed through Windows Updates. However, suppose your system is connected to a corporate network that receives updates from an internal WSUS (Windows Server Update Service) server. In that case, you might encounter the error message.

To fix this, you may configure the Group Policy to download optional features directly from Windows Updates instead of WSUS.

Press Win+R and type ‘gpedit.msc‘ in the Run dialogue. Press the Enter key. Then navigate to the following location within the Group Policy editor window:

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System

Next, double-click the ‘Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair‘ option in the right-panel. Select Enabled, in the option properties window, check the option ‘Download repair content and optional features directly from Windows Updates instead of Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS)‘, and click Apply. Click OK and exit the Group Policy editor. Now reboot your PC.

If you still can’t install the language package, make the following changes to Windows Registry.

Do not forget to take a backup of the registry before making any changes.

Press Win+R and type ‘regedit‘ in the Run dialogue. Press Enter and select Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

Then navigate to the following path in the Registry Editor window:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

Double-click the key naming DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations and change its Value data from 1 to 0.

Note:

• If the Value data is set as ‘1’, it will block the connection during attempts to download FoD components.
• If you can’t find the key, create one by right-clicking anywhere on the empty area and selecting New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Exit Registry Editor and reboot your PC to apply changes. Now try to reinstall the language pack and see if it works.

I hope this helps.

Related: Language Pack Installation Error 0x800f0954 or 0x80240439 in Windows.

How do I fix error code 0x80070490?

Error code 0x80070490 often occurs when there is a problem with Windows Update or installing certain features, such as language packs. To fix the error, ensure the language pack you’re trying to install is compatible with your PC’s specific requirements. Then, install all available updates to your PC, and run the Windows Update troubleshooter (and the SFC tool, if required).

Read: Fix Error Code 0x800F0908 while installing Language Packs on Windows.

What is error 0x800f0950 on Windows 11 language pack download?

Error 0x800f0950 while installing language packs on a Windows 11/10 PC typically indicates an issue downloading the language pack, potentially due to limited internet access or an unresponsive server. To fix the issue,  clear the downloads in the SoftwareDistribution folder and then retry installing the language pack. If that doesn’t help, try to install the language pack in a Clean Boot state or manually install the language pack.

How do I fix Sorry, we’re having trouble getting this feature installed error?

If you receive error message Sorry, we’re having trouble getting this feature installed when you try to enable or activate a feature using the Windows Features box, restart your computer and try again once. If that does not help, you may have to run System File Checker or the DISM Tool to resolve the issue.

Read: Cannot remove a Language from Windows.