How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80240025
If you're trying to update Windows 11 to a new version but continually get the following error code 0x80240025, or even a similar error code. This article will show you how to quickly and easily solve the problem so that you can install the latest version of Windows on your computer. As with most Windows-related guides, you're probably going to have to try a few different methods listed here before you actually solve the problem. Don't worry, that is perfectly normal.
How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80240025
The easiest fix is to run the built-in troubleshooter.
- Press Windows Key + I to open Settings
- Go to System > Troubleshoot
- Select Windows Update and click Run
- Follow the prompts to detect and fix issues
Try updating your system again after the tool finishes. Of all the methods in this guide, I find this one has the lowest chance of success, but it's still worth mentioning.
Clear Delivery Optimisation Files
If the troubleshooter doesn’t help, clear out leftover update files.
- Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary Files
- Check Delivery Optimisation Files, then click Remove files
Uninstall the Latest Windows Update (The Previous One)
Sometimes rolling back a recent update helps, especially if it’s interfering with future updates. Microsoft occasionally pushes problematic patches.
Check this article for a detailed guide: How to Uninstall a Windows 11 Update
Download and Install the Latest Update (After Removing the Previous One)
After uninstalling the previous update, check for the latest version.
- Go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates
- Download and install any available updates
Manually Install Updates from the Microsoft Update Catalogue
If none of the above works, here's your last option that doesn't require a clean installation.
- Visit the Microsoft Update Catalogue
- Search for the update causing issues or a newer one
- Download and install it manually
If it’s not the right update, Windows won’t install it anyway.
Why Do Windows Updates Keep Failing?
Windows and Microsoft Store updates often fail due to leftover data, minor file corruption, or compatibility glitches. Rolling back one update and trying again usually resolves the problem.