After downloading Windows 10 free upgrade are you facing installation issue? Are you getting error 80240020 while installing Windows 10 free upgrade? Well you are not alone there many other user who have faced error 80240020 while upgrading their Windows. But don’t worry you can fix this issue on your own. Here in this guide learn how to fix this error.
You have encountered this error due to overloaded Microsoft servers which result in incomplete or corrupt downloaded file.
When you find this error on your computer screen, you may also find a message prompting to restart your PC.
But, just restating your system won’t fix the issue. You need to put some extra effort to resolve this issue.
Note:
- Ensure that you got the free copy of Windows 10.
- Run Windows update and make sure that receive updates automatically option is enabled.
How to fix 80240020 error
Step 1: Simply move to $Windows.~BT folder present in C: and ensure that Hidden items option is checked in the toolbar section. Now try to trash as many files and folders you can. Few files won’t be deleted due to permissions issue. After deleting, the files proceed further
Step 2: Move to C: > Windows > Software Distribution > Download folder and empty everything present in that folder.
Step 3: Now run Command Prompt utility in Administrator mode and look for 'cmd' from Start menu/screen. Right-click on it and choose 'Run as Administrator' from the context menu.
Step 4: Now type following command and hit enter wuauclt.exe/updatenow.
Step 5: Wait for few minutes and check for available updates via Windows update. Windows 10 download will get started automatically depending on the version of Windows OS installed on your system.
Step 6: Once download gets finished, it will start 'Preparing for Installation' after that again try to install the update.
Step 7: You will find the message, "Your upgrade to Windows 10 is ready". Hit on Restart Now or Start the upgrade now button present on your screen.
Step 8: Now reboot your PC will and Windows 10 installation will take place automatically.
Step 9: Now just let your PC restart several times while installation.
Step 10: After the installation gets over follow the on-screen guide to enter into login screen.
Step 11: Now just enter the username/password to boot the newly installed and configured Windows 10.
You can even use the third party tool to Fix the 80240020 Windows 10 Installation Error with Reimage Repair Tool. This professional tool is capable of fixing the PC or Windows related errors.
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