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80240020
About this tag
The 80240020 error is a Windows 10 installation error that typically occurs when upgrading from an earlier version of Windows, such as Windows 8.1. This error often indicates a corrupted download or a problem with the Windows Update process. Common fixes include deleting the contents of the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder and running the wuauclt.exe /updatenow command from an elevated command prompt to restart the download. Users may also encounter this error alongside other installation errors like 80070652 and 800706BE. The error is specific to the Windows 10 upgrade process and can be resolved by clearing the update cache and forcing a fresh download.
I keep getting a number of errors while trying to install Windows 10. It download and prepares installation, but then fails before properly installing Errors are: 80240020, 80070652, and 800706BE.
My specs are:
CPU: i7-4710HQ
RAM: 8GB, 799.3 MHz
PC: Lenovo Y50 (less than 1 year)
Current OS...
This error means the download is corrupted in some way.
1. Go into "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" and delete everything in that folder.
2. Now, run the command prompt as an administrator. Type in "wuauclt.exe /updatenow".
3. Go to your Control Panel > Windows Update and your Windows...