When updating Windows, if you receive an error code Windows Update failed to install error 0x80240034, then it has happened because the update services are failing at some point. You may also see Error constant WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILED with the description that Update has failed to download. It could be because of the timeout, duplicate update, installation is not allowed, etc. In this post we are suggesting possible fixes that can help you resolve this issue.

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1] Restart PC and Try again

Aug 16, 2019  Most of the time’s windows update fails to install due to corrupt Windows Update cache. Again outdated, incompatible driver software, incompatibility of an application installed on your computer or third-party software conflicts also cause Windows update to fails to install. How to Install Failed Microsoft Updates. In cases where you attempt to reinstall it multiple times (it will automatically be put back in your installation queue) and it keeps failing, you will need to remove and reinstall all of your Windows updates for it to install properly. After removing the folder that contains all of your Windows updates. Dec 02, 2017  Windows Update failed to install. Again Windows failing and undoing changes is most common problem in Windows 10. The repair Install generally fixes this kind of issue. Edit: The first step beforehand would be trying updating manually. Download MSU under 1703 version:.

Simply restart your Windows 10 PC, and run Windows Update again. Many a time the issues resolve on its own and could be a simple network or PC error which automatically resolves.

2] Delete Files from Software Distribution Folder & Catroot2

When Windows downloads the updates, they are kept in a dedicated folder called as SoftwareDistribution. Follow this procedure to clear the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder. You may also reset the Catroot & Catroot2 Folder.

Jan 15, 2019  In reviewing this post with Ed, he told me that the most common cause of those 'Update failed' messages is that there are two updates waiting. If one is a servicing stack update, it has to install. Jun 28, 2019  Run Windows Update a few times. Download and install any available updates in Windows Update, including software updates, hardware updates, and some third-party drivers. Use the troubleshooter for Windows 10 to fix Windows Update errors. Check third-party drivers and download any updates. Try to fix the Windows Updates problems by running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. To do that, proceed as follows: Go to Start Settings Update & Security Troubleshoot Windows Update. OR, (alternatively), download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Force Windows to Download again the Windows 10 Update v1903. Jan 04, 2019  Solved: Windows 10 Update 1803 fails to install (FIX) Microsoft released on Monday (30/4/2018) the last big update for Windows 10, known as “Windows 10 April 2018 Update Version 1803”. But, as usually happens with many updates, the new Windows 10 1803 update, fails to install on some PC’s for unclear reasons.

3] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Run this inbuilt Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix most common Update problems on Windows 10.

4] Clean Up Temporary Files and System Files

Windows 10 comes with Storage Sense feature which can either automatically clean all the temporary files from your computer or you can do it manually.

When run manually makes sure to check folders like download where you keep downloading files. This will make sure you are not deleting important files.

5] Disable Antivirus during Setup

This error code has been marked to be often triggered by external tools. It is possible that your files are just fine, and its the Antivirus which is the cause. You can disable the Anti-Virus and Security software whenever an update is not going smoothly. You can either disable such software or completely uninstall them till you fix the Update issues.

6] Run DISM Tool

When you run DISM (Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management) tool it will repair Windows System Image and reset Windows Update Components in Windows 10. All of the system inconsistencies and corruptions should be fixed. You can either use Powershell or command prompt to execute this command.

7] Run System File Checker

This will repair corrupted or damaged Windows files. You will need to run this command from elevated CMD i.e. command prompt launched with admin privileges.

8] Use Media Creation Tool or ISO

If nothing else works, we suggest you to use the Media Creation Tool or Windows 10 ISO to install the feature update. However do make sure all your drivers, and hardware is compatible withe the feature update.

Let us know if any of these tips helped you to resolve Windows Update failed to install error 0x80240034.

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Windows failing and undoing changes is most common problem in Windows 10.

The repair Install generally fixes this kind of issue.

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The first step beforehand would be trying updating manually. Download MSU under 1703 version:

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So then please try one by one the fixes in the article.

Sorry for missing that catalogue part though.

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The troubleshooting shooting part stucks at 'starting bits service', but i might try again later. Is resetting windows update components the same as clearing update history? If so then it also failed as the script failed to stop windows update.

Now i'm interested in doing the iso thing, as i see it as a more convenient media creation tool. However, media creation tool automatically updates to the very latest windows version, so it fixed my update problem. Is the iso one able to do that?

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The troubleshooting shooting part stucks at 'starting bits service', but i might try again later. Is resetting windows update components the same as clearing update history?

Nope.

If so then it also failed as the script failed to stop windows update.

You can try running the script in safe mode then.

Now i'm interested in doing the iso thing, as i see it as a more convenient media creation tool. However, media creation tool automatically updates to the very latest windows version, so it fixed my update problem. Is the iso one able to do that?

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If you're still experiencing the issue. Let's reset the Windows Update Components. Follow these steps:

1. PressWindowskey+Sand typeCommand Prompt (Admin).

2. Type these command and pressEnterafter each command:

   • net stopwuauserv

   • net stopcryptSvc

   • net stop bits

   • net stopmsiserver

1. RenameSoftwareDistributionandCatroot2folder. Type these command and pressEnterafter each command:

   • renC:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

   • renC:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old

2. Restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and theWindowsUpdateServices by typing these command and pressEnterafter each command:

   • net startwuauserv

   • net startcryptSvc

   • net start bits

   • net startmsiserver

3. TypeExitto close the Command Prompt window.

4. Restart your computer and check if it made a difference.

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Hello,

This issue might have occurred due to some Windows Update conflicts or due to some corrupted Windows Update components. For us to efficiently assist you, could you tell us if you are getting any error messages when trying to install the updates? Also, may we know if you've tried the troubleshooting steps that were provided by Sumit Dhiman2 and John Ado?

Meanwhile, we advise that you follow the series of troubleshooting steps provided in this article. The article is a guided walk-through to resolve Windows Update issues.

Keep us posted so that we can further help.

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I am getting Window Update errors and tried following the command prompt sequence. I am logged on as the Administrator but it tell me that access is denied for the prompts.

My Desktop and Laptop are failing to install Windows 10 updates.

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