Windows 11 Version 24H2 Not Installing Error Code 0x80240035 FIX
The Windows 11 Version 24H2 update error 0x80240035 usually means that Windows Update failed to process the update metadata or dependencies correctly, resulting in an incomplete or blocked installation. This error can occur during the download or verification phase, and is commonly tied to problems with update cache, system file corruption, or interference from other updates or third-party software.
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Causes of Error Code 0x80240035 When Installing Windows 11 Version 24H2
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1. Corrupted Windows Update Cache
When the update metadata becomes corrupted or out of sync, Windows Update may not process Version 24H2 properly.
Fix: Reset Update Components
2. Missing or Damaged Servicing Stack Update (SSU)
Windows 11 updates like 24H2 require the latest SSU to be installed. Without it, update installation may silently fail or throw metadata errors like 0x80240035.
Fix:
• Go to Settings - Windows Update and install all pending cumulative and servicing updates first.
• Or download the latest SSU manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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3. System File Corruption
Essential Windows components or update scripts may be missing or damaged.
Fix:
Run the built-in repair tools:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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Copy and paste this:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
cd /d %windir%\system32
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dll
regsvr32.exe /s browseui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s jscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dll
regsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s softpub.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dll
regsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dll
regsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s ole32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shell32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s initpki.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dll
regsvr32.exe /s muweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc