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Resolving Windows 10 Update Error 0x80240017 Successfully

Here are multiple methods to address error code 0x80240017 in Windows 10:

  1. Restart your PC and attempt the update again. Often, a simple restart can resolve the problem.
  2. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update troubleshooter. Follow the prompts to correct any issues.
  3. Temporarily disable your antivirus program. Sometimes, antivirus programs can obstruct Windows updates. Turn off your antivirus and try the update again.
  4. Reset the Windows Update components. Open Command Prompt with administrative rights and enter the following commands sequentially:
  5.  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
  6. Download and install the update manually. Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website, locate the update that failed, download it, and install it manually.
  7. Execute a clean boot. A clean boot can help identify if third-party software is causing the issue. Go to Start > type msconfig > choose System Configuration > select the Services tab > check the Hide all Microsoft services box > click Disable all > select the Startup tab > click Open Task Manager > disable all startup items > restart your PC > try the update again.

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