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Office Update Error 30088-26: How to Fix It in 5 Steps
Ensure the Microsoft installation file is not corrupt
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Microsoft Office is the most used productivity applications software package on the Windows OS. Sadly, there have been reports about Office update error 30088-26. Therefore, we will discuss solutions to resolve the error.
Also, you may be interested in our guide onfixing Office installation error 30016-22on your PC.
What causes Office Update Error 30088-26?
You can experience issues with Office updates for several reasons. Some of them are:
Nonetheless, we will guide you through quick steps to fix the error.
How can I fix the Office Update Error 30088-26?
Apply the following before proceeding with advanced troubleshooting steps:
Proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting if the error persists:
1. Repair Office suit
Repairing the Office app will fix issues with corrupt installation files in the Microsoft Office app. Check our guide aboutrepairing Office appon Windows 11.
2. Turn off Windows Defender’s real-time protection
3. Update Windows
Updating the Windows operating system will help download the infrastructural requirements needed by the Office update. Read aboutways to fix Windows updates not workingas it is a reported error.
4. Perform an SFC scan
The SFC scan command will scan and repair corrupted or missing system files on your device that can cause Office update failure. Check our article aboutways to fix SFC scannow not workingon your Windows device.
Another reliable method of repairing OS files is usingdedicated repair softwareto help you detect damaged or missing files and automatically replace them with clean parts.
5. Reinstall Office
Reinstalling the office file will fix bugs and corrupt files in the previously installed file.
In addition, you can check out our guide onfixing Microsoft Office not openingon Windows devices.
Further, we have a guide onhow to install free Microsoft Office for students. So, check that out if you need it. And you can also learnhow to fix Microsoft Office updating Office, please wait a moment errorin no time.
Should you have further questions or suggestions on this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
