Windows 10: Windows 10 upgrade to version 1903 failed 0x80240034 error

Hi,


I downloaded the upgrade to version 1903 and it failed with an error 0x80240034.


I read somewhere I should use Media creator to make this work.


Will this affect my existing programs and data, doing the upgrade this way, and since the system was pre-loaded with windows 10 by HP on my laptop, how can I get my license information, if needed for the install?


Are there detailled instructions (a KB) on how to make the install work ?


Thanks

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W10- Update to version 1903 failed; Error code 0x80240034

Hello,

I recommend you to upgrade to V1903 via ISO file.

Refer this step-by-step guide:

[GUIDE] How To Upgrade To Windows 10 Using ISO File

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

 

W10- Update to version 1903 failed; Error code 0x80240034

This morning Window version 1903 tried 2x to update but failed; Error code 0x80240034 and 0xc80003f3. Any thoughts anyone? Thank you

 

Update version 1803 (3) always fails with error 0x80240034

That error code means the download could not complete successfully....

Windows Update error code list by component | Microsoft Docs

In such cases, an in-place upgrade using an ISO made by Microsoft's Media Creation Tool should succeed where windows update fails. Note that the MCT now makes install media for the current version which is 1809. That should not be a problem and would be the version I'd use in your place (and am using on my PC). This tutorial explains the steps...

*Arrow Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade | Tutorials

But if you really insist on upgrading to 1803 you'll need to use an 1803 ISO. This 3rd-party tool from Heidoc can generate a link to get one direct from Microsoft.