Get Answers from our
Community of Computer Experts

Failure installing Windows 10 with error code 80240020


Asked by
Ludwig Van
2016/02/22 06:51
0 Like It
I get this failure message everytime I try to install it.
Operating System:
Answer this question
best answer

 
Answered by
Lokesh Yadav
2016/07/03 11:07
Hi Ludwig,

This 80240020 error means that your Windows 10 installation folder is unfinished and/or corrupted.

You can follow the below methods to resolve this error:

Method 1: Delete downloaded files and try again

The first thing is to delete all downloaded files and try again. It seems sometimes the Windows 10 setup files are corrupt. You can delete them and force downloading them again on the command line. Here is what you need to do:
  • Open your Windows Explorer
  • Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
  • Delete all files in this folder. Don’t be afraid, these are just temporary files that you can delete safely. Windows will download them again if necessary.
Note: you might have to kill the process WindowsUpdateBox.exe in your task manager if the files are still in use and cannot be deleted.

After this you have to force starting the update process on the command line:
Launch your command line as administrator. In order to do this open your start menu (Windows 7) or your start screen (Windows 8) and type cmd.

Right-click the Command prompt item and select Run as administrator.
Enter wuauclt.exe /updatenow.

Now go to your control panel and select Windows Update you should be able to to see that Windows 10 is being downloaded.

Method 2: Set secret registry key to enable Windows 10 upgrade
Follow the below steps:
  • Press Win+R to open the Run dialog. Type regedit and press Enter to start the Registry Editor.
  • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\ OSUpgrade
  • (If the key does not exist create it)
  • Right-click the blank area in the right pane and select New/DWORD Value.
  • Enter AllowOSUpgrade and press Enter.
  • Double click the new item and set its value to 1.
  • Open your control panel and check for updates.
Windows 10 upgrade should start immediately. You might have to restart your computer if the update does not start right away.

Method 3: Use the Windows download tool

Just download the media creation tool provided by Microsoft and follow the instructions.
http://www.microsoft...

The tool will create a bootable USB drive or DVD from which you can install Windows.

I hope this helps in getting Windows 10 installed in your machine without any errors.

Regards,
Lokesh


Cancel

There are no answers yet.

Welcome to Reviversoft Answers
ReviverSoft Answers is a place to ask any question you have about your computer and have it answered by the expert community.
Post your question
Ask your question to the community now
Similar questions
I kept getting the blue screen with Driver Power State Failure error message and then my computer would restart. I found your product and it did not happen any more. I just purchased an anti-virus (kaspersky) and now it is doing it again. It is so frustrating. My computer is only 6 months old. It is a Asus desktop.
VIEW ANSWERS
8
Show full question
pour désactiver la mémoire virtuelle: Clic droit sur Ordinateur "Propriétés" Ensuite "paramètres système avancés". Dans la partie Performances, clique sur Paramètres. Dans l'onglet avancé de performances, partie "Mémoire virtuelle" clique sur modifier Ça va afficher quelle quantité de mémoire virtuelle et à quel endroit... si c'est sur C:, clique sur la ligne C: et choisis "aucun fichier d'échange" puis Définir Ferme en validant par OK, Appliquer OK et redémarre la machine
VIEW ANSWERS
1
Show full question
Having trouble with your PC?
Complete a free PC scan using Driver Reviver now.
Download
Start Free Scan
Copyright © 2025 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms Of Use | Privacy | Cookies
follow us