Windows 10: Windows Update Error 0x80240439

I've been getting this error for a month now, and I haven't been able to fix it. Every time I try to scan for updates, the message "There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80240439)" appears after a few seconds of scanning. The message will appear, regardless of how many times I retry. Help would be much appreciated. Thank you

:)

 

windows update and store problem error (0x80240439)

The syntax of that record suggests something is being mangled

When this happened to someone else last year the syntax was different but the resolution was to do an ISO upgrade repair.

https://superuser.com/questions/1122080/windows-update-error-code-0x80240439-and-web-service-xml-errors

<extract>

2016.09.08 00:08:56.6928651 676 792 Misc Got service 855E8A7C-ECB4-4CA3-B045-1DFA50104289 plugin Client/Server auth token of type 0x00000001

2016.09.08 00:08:56.6932602 676 792 ProtocolTalker PTError: 0x80240439

</extract>

So, if you just had a bad update for your CU that could probably explain a lot of things too.

 

ERROR (0X80240439

I have the very same problem.

I'm on 14393.321 and switched from Release preview to fast ring. Error 0x80240439 in Windows Update.

Regards,

 

You can try this:
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10

Note: It is important to restart the computer right after running the .bat file.

Hope this helps.

Good luck,

 

Thanks for the suggestion, but the error still persists... Is there anything else I can try?

 

Go to Control Panel> Troubleshooting> select Fix Problems with Windows Update

 

You really haven't provided enough information to properly assist in the resolution of your problem.

What version and build are you currently running (run winver command and post results)





Are you an Insider member subscribed to either the fast or slow ring perhaps?
Windows 10 update error message 0x80240439

 

I tried the Windows Update troubleshooting, and that didn't resolve the problem. Sorry for not providing this information sooner.



I am not an insider or subscribed to the fast or slow ring either

 

This member has the exact same problem and my last advice to him would be the same to you as well:

Windows Updates???

 

Thank you for trying to help, but this unfortunately didn't work either. Would a clean install of windows fix my problem?

 

Maybe try this:
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

 

If you are referring to the two ideas you suggested, I tried them but didn't have any luck. That user's case is different to mine, as it tells him that he's up to date, but mine gives me the 0x80240439 error. If it is any help, I also get error -2145123271 in Windows Defender Protection Updates.

 

If you look back earlier in his thread he reported the same error code as you; however, now he seems to be getting no updates available after deselecting give me MS updates so his problem may be fixed.

 

Oh. Sorry, I somehow didn't see "Repair Windows 10 with an In-Place Upgrade" until now. I'll try it.

 

Ok. Ok. So even after doing that thing, and choosing the option where it also resets my settings, the issue still persists. WHY?