

It is important to always run a system diagnostic scan when Windows Updates fail to download or install in order to pinpoint the root cause of the problem.


However, this does not mean that update errors are totally out of the picture especially with issues relating to compatibility. Microsoft has streamlined the update process in the recent versions of Windows. Therefore, it is vital to install them when they are available. Updates are important as they deliver hotfixes, security patches and other improvements. One the most common update error is “Windows could not search for new updates” plus an error code “80240442”. Most of the time, the update error message doesn’t tell you anything helpful to fix the issue. A lot of users experience difficulties in installing Windows software updates.
