Error code
Windows 0x80240034
WINDOWS0x80240034
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILED: the update failed to download..
Per dataset:Windows
WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILED - Update failed to download..
Per dataset:Windows
How to fix it
- Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
- reset the SoftwareDistribution folder.
- restart the BITS and Windows Update services.
- ensure adequate free disk space.
- retry the download.
Not affiliated with Windows. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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