Windows 10: Update error 0x80242fff - you can do
- Download the Windows Update Troubleshooting here , download and then run this from. You follow the instructions.
- May be this error is triggered by other programs in the Background. Therefore, close all programs, if you are looking for Updates. This also applies to your Firewall and anti-virus program. May be, these are accountable for this mistake.
- In most cases, it can help if you remove your LAN cable from PC and Wi-Fi off. Then open the command prompt as Administrator [Ctrl] + [X].
Windows 10: error 0x80242fff
Further steps: Windows 10 error 0x80242fff fix
Enter the following commands:
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop cryptSvc
- net stop bits
- net stop msiserver
- ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
- net start wuauserv
- net start cryptSvc
- net start bits
- net start msiserver
- exit
Windows 10: Troubleshooting check
After that, you can restore the Internet connection and try again.
- You should also make sure that the Update service is working. Right click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager". In the Tab "services" search for "wuauserv" and make sure this service is started and running.
- If this is not the case, right-click it and select "Start". Now the error should no longer occur.
What you can do when Windows 10 Updates slowly are, you will learn in the next tip.
