Fix Windows error 0x80240fff - so it'll work

The Windows 10 error message "0x80240fff" can usually be fixed quickly and easily. Find out exactly how to do this in this practical tip.

Error 0x80240fff on Windows - so you fix the error message

• In most cases, it may be sufficient to restart your PC briefly.
• If the error occurs anyway, start the Windows command prompt and enter the commands "net stop wuauserv ren C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution.OLD net start wuauserv". Confirm with [Enter]. This cleans up the Windows updates.
• It is also helpful to use the "sfc / scannow" command to check the Windows system files for errors.
• If the error occurs while downloading or installing Windows updates, try switching off your antivirus and firewall temporarily.
• In principle, you should not run any other programs in the background when installing updates, so that such errors are avoided.

What you can do if the updates are not downloaded under Windows 10, we will tell you in the next practical tip.