Windows 10 update: error 80240020 - how to fix it
The new Windows 10 has been available since Wednesday, July 29th. Owners of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 can upgrade their operating system free of charge. This practical tip shows you how to proceed if an error 80240020 occurs during the update.
Windows 10 update - how to fix error 80240020
Usually the Windows 10 update starts automatically as soon as you reserve it. If the error code 80240020 occurs, there was an error when downloading or installing. To restart the update, proceed as follows:
- Open the path "C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution \ Download" in your Explorer.
- Delete the entire contents of the folder.
- If there is an error message, you must end the "WindowsUpdateBox.exe" process in Task Manager.
- Then start the command prompt as administrator. To do this, type "Command Prompt" in the search. Right-click to open the search result and click on "Run as administrator".
- Run the command "wuauclt.exe / updatenow". The update now restarts.
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