Windows 8.1 Update/Upgrade Error Fix
Windows 8.1 upgrade was issued to OEM windows 8 customers recently by Microsoft. But the upgrade was interrupted by many bugs and errors.
Some of the errors are
- 0x80240016
- WindowsUpdate_80240016
Little story first !!
Got my dell inspiron recently and got a notification on windows store that a free upgrade is offered and upgrade size was around 2.5GB. Hooked it to a high speed LAN with 10Mbps internet service, and clicked on UPDATE . Nothing happened. Tried again, got an error. Annoyed, frustrated, tried everything found on internet. Eventually my store was crashed and i couldn't start it again.
How i solved the problem?
As i told earlier, tried everything from internet and eventually broke my windows 8 store. I went to settings and restore my OS completely. This time before doing upgrade,
- I completely updated my windows 8 and restarted it
(Please note :Its restart, not shut down and turn on) - I didn't install any antivirus as i suspected it was blocking me from downloading.
- I clicked on upgrade and voila, upgrade process started (Download started)
Did I solve the problem completely?
I got windows 8.1 installation and i couldn't get past the key verification screen and i had to call on the toll free number given for telephone support. They gave me a new key, analyzing my system code the 8.1 upgrade module was showing.
In a matter of 10 minutes, my system began to run windows 8.1
There are many other possible issues/error codes shown. The solution is applicable only to those error codes stated above.
In a matter of 10 minutes, my system began to run windows 8.1
There are many other possible issues/error codes shown. The solution is applicable only to those error codes stated above.
I would come up with a solution to other error codes shown which didn't even start the ISO download
Thanks
Vighnesh Aravind
