Win10 can't install 80240016 code solution

  

Upgrade win10 and get error code 80240016. Xiaobian teaches you how to solve the error code 80240016. The following is the official solution given by Microsoft

If you receive Windows update error 80240016 when trying to install the update, the system is undergoing other 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 it doesn't work, try the following steps.

Steps to Stop or Restart System Programs

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

2.Click the Start button and type Command Prompt.

3. In the results list, 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.

Press the Enter key after each command:

net stop wuauservnet

start wuauserv

5. To close the Command Prompt "Window, type Exit and 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 AutoUpdate is running in the background and Windows updates are running in the foreground. Starting and stopping the "automatic update" service will reset the service and get the token again.

The applicable error code is:

WindowsUpdate_80240016/0x80240016

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