Fix Error Code 0x80240008 for Windows 10 updates

Solution 1] Use the Windows updates troubleshooter

1. Go to Updates and security in Windows settings as suggested in the previous step.
2. Go to the Troubleshoot tab.
3. Select the Windows update troubleshooter and run it.
4. Restart the system once the troubleshooting is done.

1. How do I fix a Windows 10 update error?
2. How do I stop Windows 10 from failing to update?
3. How do you fix Windows Update stuck on checking for updates?
4. Why are Windows 10 updates not installing?
5. Why is my Windows 10 update stuck?
6. Does Windows 10 have a repair tool?
7. How do I fix a corrupted Windows Update?
8. How do I get rid of failed updates?
9. Why does Windows keep failing to update?
10. How do I know if my Windows 10 is stuck on update?
11. How do I force Windows 10 to update?
12. Why is my Windows update taking so long?

How do I fix a Windows 10 update error?

To use the troubleshooter to fix problems with Windows Update, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Troubleshoot.
4. Under the "Get up and running" section, select the Windows Update option.
5. Click the Run the troubleshooter button. Source: Windows Central.
6. Click the Close button.

How do I stop Windows 10 from failing to update?

Deleting the Failed Updates in Windows 10

In the Services window, click on the Update Orchestrator Service in order to select it and then click on the Stop the Service link as highlighted in the following image in order to stop the updates for a while until you delete the failed updates.

How do you fix Windows Update stuck on checking for updates?

Let's start right away.

1. Restart Your Computer. ...
2. Check Date and Time. ...
3. Try a Different Network. ...
4. Update or Disable Antivirus. ...
5. Disable Updates for Microsoft Products. ...
6. Restart Windows Update Service. ...
7. Run Update Troubleshooter. ...
8. Run Disk Cleanup.

Why are Windows 10 updates not installing?

If the installation remains stuck at the same percentage, try checking for updates again or running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. To check for updates, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

Why is my Windows 10 update stuck?

In Windows 10, hold down the Shift key then choose Power and Restart from the Windows sign-in screen. On the next screen you see pick Troubleshoot, Advanced Options, Startup Settings and Restart, and you should then see the Safe Mode option appear: try running through the update process again if you can.

Does Windows 10 have a repair tool?

Answer: Yes, Windows 10 does have a built-in repair tool that helps you troubleshoot typical PC issues.

How do I fix a corrupted Windows Update?

How to reset Windows Update using Troubleshooter tool

1. Download the Windows Update Troubleshooter from Microsoft.
2. Double-click the WindowsUpdateDiagnostic. ...
3. Select the Windows Update option.
4. Click the Next button. ...
5. Click the Try troubleshooting as an administrator option (if applicable). ...
6. Click the Close button.

How do I get rid of failed updates?

Go to the Windows folder. While here, find the folder named Softwaredistribution and open it. Open the sub-folder Download and delete everything from it (you might need administrator permission for the task). Now go to Search, type update, and open Windows Update Settings.

Why does Windows keep failing to update?

A common cause of errors is inadequate drive space. If you need help freeing up drive space, see Tips to free up drive space on your PC. The steps in this guided walk-through should help with all Windows Update errors and other issues—you don't need to search for the specific error to solve it.

How do I know if my Windows 10 is stuck on update?

Situation 1: You're stuck with the Windows update progress bar

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+ESC buttons and the task manager will show up.
2. Click More details if you're not seeing the big panel (see picture).
3. Go to the performance tab and check the activity of CPU, Memory, Disk and Internet connection too.

How do I force Windows 10 to update?

Get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update

1. If you want to install the update now, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , and then select Check for updates. ...
2. If version 20H2 isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Update Assistant.

Why is my Windows update taking so long?

Why do updates take so long to install? Windows 10 updates take a while to complete because Microsoft is constantly adding larger files and features to them. The biggest updates, released in the spring and fall of every year, take upwards of four hours to install — if there are no problems.