Windows Update error 0x800f0988 (PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND)

The problem: Cumulative update fails because a required component cannot be matched/found in the component store.

Symptoms: CU fails with 0x800f0988; repeated failure on same CU; logs show matching component not found.

Likely cause: Component store inconsistency/corruption or missing servicing metadata.

Category: Windows Update · Difficulty: Advanced · Windows: Windows 10 · Error code: 0x800f0988

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