If you are still waiting for your Windows 10 upgrade then this fix for 80240020 error during windows 10 update installation can come handy. Users who were part of the Windows Insider Program got the first taste of this new OS by getting to install a technical Preview build which received many updates leading to its final release. So users in the insider program, and the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users who secured there reservation as soon as the âget Windows 10â icon appeared on the task bar, were the first people to get the officia l Windows 10 OS when it came out on July 29. However, the transition hasnât been smooth for all and many are reporting 80240020 while trying to install an important update the Win 10 upgrade via Windows update. If you are suffering from this same issue here is how you can fix it:
How to Fix 80240020 error in Windows update for Windows 10 upgrade
- Go to C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload
- Note: the location could be different if you have installed your Windows on a different directory.
- Now delete everything inside the directory
- Restart your PC
- Go to your Control Panel and then select Windows update Or click Start and type Windows Update and press Enter
- Click Check for updates
- Now your update should install properly without giving the error 80240020