Can't install windows10 80240016 error how to do

  

Can't install windows10 80240016 error? The following Xiaole brother teaches you that you can't install windows10 80240016 error solution. The following is the official solution given by Microsoft.


If you receive Windows Update Error 80240016 when you try to install an update, the system is undergoing additional installations. Please wait for the installation to finish before attempting to install the update.

If you are not sure which program or device is performing an installation or update, check the notification area on your computer for progress information, or check your desktop or taskbar to see if the installation wizard is running.

If the problem persists, try using Windows Update Troubleshooter.

If does not work, try the following steps.

Steps to Stop or Restart the System Program

1. Close all open Windows Update or Microsoft Update windows.

2. Click the "Start" button and type "Command Prompt".

3. In the list of results, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

4. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command. After each command and press Enter:

net stop wuauserv

net start wuauserv

5. To close the "Command Prompt" window, type Exit, then press Enter.

6. Run Windows Update again.

Technical Explanation: Error 80240016 Shows that Windows Update cannot access the User Token. User tokens contain basic credentials that allow Windows updates to make changes to your computer on your behalf without having to log in every time.

This error can occur if you have run your computer for a long time and have not restarted and the token has expired.

This error can also occur if Auto Update is running in the background and Windows updates are running in the foreground.

Starting and stopping the Automatic Updates service will reset the service and get the token again.

The applicable error code is: WindowsUpdate_80240016/0x80240016

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