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error code 0x80240438 while downloading .NET framework 3.5

Anonymous
2019-01-01T20:27:41+00:00

As said in the title i am having a problem with downloading .NET framework 3.5. I have tried basically everything i can find online concerning the error code  ( even though all of the stuff i can find about the error code is about the store which i have zero problems with)

Error code 0x80240438

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-04-08T15:21:41+00:00

    I had this problem as well on my machine at work.

    Try doing the following it worked and allowed me to download

    the .Net Framework 3.5 on my Windows 10 PC :  Go into RegEdit and

    set the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU folder.

    DoubleClick on UseWUServer(UseWindowsUpdateServer) and change the value to 0.

    If the value is already 0 this fix may not work for you.  RESTART afterwards.

    Moderator's note: It is recommended to create System Restore point before modifying registry.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-02T10:22:28+00:00

    Hi

    This worked for me, thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-08-02T19:06:26+00:00

    Thank you very much

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-08-26T15:11:32+00:00

    Changing UseWUServer=0 in registry worked for me. Thank you!

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