Fix: Optional features not installing on Windows 11

Windows 11, the latest operating system by Microsoft, brings a plethora of exciting features and enhancements to enhance user experience. However, sometimes, issues may involve but hopefully they’re fixable. One common issue faced by users is the failure of optional features to install properly on Windows 11. These optional features, such as language packs, fonts, and additional tools, can be crucial for users who require specific functionalities or customization options. In this article, we will explore effective solutions to fix the issue of optional features not installing on Windows 11.

Fix: Optional features not installing on Windows 11

Fix 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

• Open Settings by pressing Win + I keys.
• Next, click on System > Troubleshoot.

• Next click on the Other troubleshooters option.
• Then click on Run next to Windows Update.

If any fixes are found, then click on Apply this fix and then follow on-screen instructions.

Fix 2: Reset the Windows Update Components

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Then type the following commands and then press Enter after each command to execute it.

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop appidsvc

net stop cryptsvc

Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\\Application Data\\Microsoft\\Network\\Downloader\\*.*”

rmdir %systemroot%\\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q

rmdir %systemroot%\\system32\\catroot2 /S /Q

regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll

regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll

regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll

netsh winsock reset

netsh winsock reset proxy

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start appidsvc

net start cryptsvc

Fix 3: Run SFC and DISM to fix Optional features not installing on Windows 11 issue

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Then type the sfc /scannow command and then press Enter.

If the SFC scan doesn’t work then type the following commands in Command Prompt:

• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Now, restart your computer.

Fix 4: Disable Metered Connection

• Press Win + I keys to open Settings.
• Then click on Network & internet.
• Next, click on Ethernet.
• Now turn Off the Metered connection option.

Fix 5: Restore Windows Features to fix Optional features not installing on Windows 11

Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.

Then execute the following command:

Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online

Now copy FeatureName that you want to enable.

Now type the following command and then press Enter to execute it:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName FEATURENAME

Next, replace FEATURENAME with the feature name you copied before.

Finally, restart your computer.

Fix 6: Restart the Windows Module Installer Service

• Open Run and type services.msc. Click OK.
• Next, find out Windows Modules Installer and then right-click to choose Restart.

• Then click Apply > OK.

Fix 7: Disable Hide Windows Features

• Open Local Group Policy Editor by searching it in the Search box.
• Then navigate to the following path:
• User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Programs
• Now double-click on the Hide Windows Features option. Then click on Disable > then Apply.

That’s it!