Fix Windows Update Error 0x80240023

Here is a list of fixes that can help you:

1] Ensure that Windows is activated

Before you begin, ensure that your Windows 10 is activated. If yes proceed to the next point; if not, activate your Windows 10 copy.

2] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows 10 comes with a built-in update troubleshooter that can find update-related problems and fix them automatically. That might also work for this error 0x80240023. Follow these steps: This will automatically detect update-related problems (like missing security settings, corrupt files, Registry entries, etc.) and fix them. After that, check for updates and see if your problem is resolved.

3] Clear contents of DataStore folder

DataStore folder contains temporary files and LOG files related to Windows update and update history. It might be possible that some file is there which is causing the issue that you’re stuck and getting this update error. So, removing all such files present under the DataStore folder might do the trick. Before doing that, you should open Windows Services Manager and stop the Windows Update service. After that, follow these steps:

Open File Explorer using Win+E hotkeyPaste %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in the address barPress Enter to open the DataStore folderSelect all files and folders present in the DataStore folderDelete them.

Now restart the Windows Update service again using Windows Services Manager and then try to run Windows Update again.

4] Install OFV.msi file

This fix has helped many users who have installed MS Office 2007. Windows 10 will update all the applications but might throw an error 0x80240035 for Office 2007. Let’s check the steps: TIP: If you don’t find the OFV.msi file, then you can take the help of the Microsoft Update Catalog. Access its homepage and type Microsoft Office validation in the search box. In the search results, download Microsoft Office File Validation Add-in and install it.

5] Cloud-Repair Windows 11/10

If nothing helps, you may need to use the Cloud Reset option to repair your Windows installation. Hope something from these fixes will help.