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SPAPI_E_REMOTE_COMM_FAILURE
SPAPI_E_REMOTE_COMM_FAILURE (0x800F0221) is a Windows SetupAPI driver-installation error. This code indicates a general communication failure while SetupAPI was working with a remote machine. It does not say that the driver package itself is bad; first establish whether the remote-management path is available and supported.
What to check
- Verify that the target name resolves and that the remote machine is reachable.
- Confirm that the operation is supported remotely and that the caller has the required administrative rights.
- Check the target machine's SetupAPI and System logs for the corresponding installation attempt.
Microsoft: SetupAPI device installation log
Microsoft: PnPUtil command syntax
Microsoft: Troubleshooting device and driver installations
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