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Windows Update Error 0x80240034

Anonymous
2019-03-01T00:13:17+00:00

Hi:

Im trying to update my windows 10 to 1809 and a get this message

 Error 0x80240034

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-03-01T05:32:32+00:00

    Hello ErnestoLeyva1,

    I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

    Suggest you to upgrade via Windows 10 V1809 ISO file.

    Please refer this step-by-step guide:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-win...

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  2. Sumit D - IA 169.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-03-01T03:00:17+00:00

    Hi Ernesto,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    The error code is a generic one:

    0x80240034  WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILED  Update failed to download. 

    The first step would be to try resetting Windows updates using an automatic script. See:

    http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2015/12/windows...

    Make sure you run the script as an administrator.

    Please let us know if you need any assistance.

    Disclaimer:

    This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do more harm than good sometimes.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-03-01T01:07:47+00:00

    Hi ERNESTOLEYVA1,

    I'm Stefano an Independent Advisor here to help you.
    Please follow this procedure:

    1. Type "Powershell" in Windows search bar
    2. Right click on "Powershell"
    3. Click on "Run as Administrator"
    4. Type :

    "net stop wuauserv" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net stop cryptSvc" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net stop bits" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net stop msiserver" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net start wuauserv" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net start cryptSvc" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net start bits" without quotes and press ENTER.
    "net start msiserver" without quotes and press ENTER.

    Then search for update and are if this time It goes well.

    Please let me know if that solves your issue.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-03-01T00:39:30+00:00

    Hi Ernesto, I am Dexter, an Independent Advisor, here to help you.

    I suggest you do an SFC fix first, please refer to this article:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929833...

    If this doesn't work, try the Windows update troubleshooter:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402732...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-03-01T00:21:16+00:00

    To help us to help you and to properly get answers to your post you should include some minimum information.

    1.  Device type. ie Desktop**** etc

    4.  Current OS build.  Hit the WIN key, type winver, hit Enter.

    1. How are you trying?

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