Fix error 80240020 when upgrading to Windows 10
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So you heard the news and decided to update to Windows 10 but your Windows Update threw an 80240020 error? No problemo, you are being time-blocked by Microsoft. Do the following for the quick fix:
- Open up your Date & Time settings and disable update/synchronise with the internet
- Change the date to the 30th of July
- Navigate to c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete the contents of this folder
- Open up a Command Prompt window and enter the following:
wuauclt.exe /updatenow
Now the Windows 10 update should be streaming down and installing in no time.
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