Encountering error codes 0x80240034
and 0x80246019
while updating Windows 10 can be frustrating. These errors often occur when trying to install specific updates, such as build 17631.1002.rs_onecore_ens.180320-1822 (UUP-CTv2). A reliable way to resolve these issues is by clearing the Windows Update cache. Follow the detailed steps below to clear the cache and get your system updating properly again.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Click on the Start button, type cmd
in the search bar, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type net stop wuauserv
and press Enter. This command stops the Windows Update service.
Step 3: Ensure that hidden files and folders are not visible. Click on the Start button, type File Explorer Options
, and select it from the search results. In the View tab, under "Hidden files and folders," choose "Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives".
Step 4: Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
.
Step 5: Delete all the contents inside the Download
folder. This removes the current Windows Update cache.
Step 6: Open Command Prompt as an administrator again, following the instructions in Step 1.
Step 7: In the Command Prompt window, type net start wuauserv
and press Enter. This command restarts the Windows Update service.
Step 8: Restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
After completing these steps, try updating your computer again. The updates should proceed without encountering error codes 0x80240034
or 0x80246019
.
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