Can't update Windows 10 - code 0x80240439 - Microsoft Community

hi,

apologies if has been asked , answered - i've seen few posts error message, seemed preview editions, whereas i'm running win 10 home.

having - looks of - installed feature update windows 10, version 1703 on june 1, pc no longer updating; instead, see following message: there problems installing updates, we’ll try again later. if keep seeing , want search web or contact support information, may help: (0x80240439).

if can suggest next steps (do uninstall june 1 update, example?), i'd hugely grateful.

tia,

patrick

hi patrick,

windows 10 update error code 0x80240439 may due corrupt cache or concerned service malfunctioning. can perform these methods address problem:

method 1: run windows update troubleshooter

you can run automated troubleshooter windows update identify , resolve issues detects.

as you're done troubleshooter, restart pc run update triggered 0x80240439 error check if issue resolved.

if issue persists, proceed method 2.

method 2: reset windows update cache

1. press windows key + x.
2. click on command prompt (admin).
3. if see uac pop up, click on yes.
4. type net stop wuauserv hit enter. it may take while since command stops windows update service.
5. type net stop appidsvc then hit enter.
6. type net stop cryptsvc then hit enter.
7. press windows key + r.
8. copy c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download , paste on run diaglog box hit enter.
9. select items available in directory , press delete.
10. go command prompt (admin) window.
11. type net start wuauserv then hit enter.
12. type net start appidsvc then hit enter.
13. type net start cryptsvc then hit enter.
14. restart pc.

after rebooting, run update triggered 0x80240439 error check if issue resolved.

if need further assistance, let know.

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