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How to solve the error code 0x800f0950: The installation failed because a function driver was not specified for this device instance in Windows Server 2016

Error code 0x800f0950 is related to a driver issue in Windows Server 2016. Here are some steps to solve this error:

  1. Check for Windows updates: Make sure that your Windows Server 2016 is up to date with the latest updates. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
  2. Install the latest drivers: Check if there are any pending driver updates for your device. You can download and install the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
  3. Uninstall and reinstall the device driver: Go to Device Manager, right-click on the device that is causing the error, and select Uninstall. Then, restart your computer and reinstall the device driver.
  4. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. This will scan and repair any corrupted system files.
  5. Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" and press Enter. This will repair any corrupted system files and restore the system image.
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