How to Fix Windows 10/11 Update Error Code 0x80242006

1. Check Your Internet Connection

Windows needs a stable connection to download update files. First, open a few websites and confirm that your internet connection works normally.

If possible, restart your router or connect your computer to another network. Avoid using an unstable connection while Windows downloads or installs updates.

For connection-related Windows Update problems, see our guide to Windows Update Error Code 0x8024402C for additional troubleshooting.

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

If Windows Update still reports damaged or missing update files, see our guide to Windows Update Error Code 80073712 for another related update-file problem.

Windows includes a built-in troubleshooter for common update problems. The steps are slightly different on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Windows 11

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Click Troubleshoot.
4. Choose Other troubleshooters.
5. Find Windows Update.
6. Click Run.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows 10

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Select Update & Security.
3. Click Troubleshoot.
4. Choose Additional troubleshooters.
5. Select Windows Update.
6. Click Run the troubleshooter.
7. Follow the instructions to complete the scan.

After the troubleshooter finishes, restart your computer. Then, check Windows Update again.

3. Run System File Checker

Damaged Windows system files can interfere with the update process. System File Checker can scan Windows and repair protected system files.

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Search for Command Prompt.
3. Right-click the result and select Run as administrator.
4. Enter:

sfc /scannow

5. Press Enter.
6. Wait until the scan reaches 100%.
7. Restart your computer.

If SFC cannot repair some files, continue with the DISM scan below.

4. Run DISM to Repair Windows

The Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool can repair problems with the Windows image. This step may help when system corruption prevents Windows Update from working correctly.

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run these commands separately:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

Next, run:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Finally, enter:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Allow each command to finish before starting the next one. Afterward, restart your computer and try Windows Update again.

For another Windows Update problem related to damaged system files, see our guide to Windows Update Error Code 0x800F0900.