Complete solution to fix windows error code 0x80240031

While updating the windows 8.1, then many windows users encounter the update error code 0x80240031 on their system. Microsoft rolled out the windows 8 as free update to windows users. This update was designed to bring numerous new features and improvements based on consumer feedback. Unfortunately for many, this update has been resulting in an error upon installation, leaving windows 8 users interface.

This is common issue seems to be that when users attempt to download the windows 8 update thought the windows store or windows web site, an error code 0x80240031 comp up when the downloading incomplete. This error is very critical error code that can be happened when you updating. When this error occur on the system then you cannot update successful and you cannot also update forever, if you cannot fix this update error code as soon as possible.

This error code 0x80240031 probably caused due to slow internet speed or connection, so, before you try to update to your windows be ensure that you  have a stable and fast internet speed. If is also suggested that you download or try to update during off peak hours on your local area. In this way you can use fast speed of internet. Some of the main other methods to fix this problem form your device are given below:

Method 1: You should use the sfc/ scannow command

1. First of all you should press the windows button +X on your keyboard, a mini dialogue box will appear on the screen.
2. Select command prompt (admin). You must run the command prompt in administrator level.
3. On the command prompt type sfc/scannow and click on enter.
4. If everything went right and no errors were found, then you restart your system and try to update again.
5. If error where found, then you try to fix it using the DISM.
6. On the same command prompt windows type Dism /online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After that repair is complete, reboot your system and try to updating again.

Method 2: You should use the feature Automatic repair

1. Click the windows button + S to open search.
2. Then you type advanced Startup option and click on enter.
3. Click on the result “change advanced Startup options” it will open the computer settings.
4. Scroll down and look for the “advanced Startup” and click on the restart now.
5. Finally select “troubleshoot” and then advanced options and next click on the automatic repair.

Method 3: You should refresh your computer

1. Press the windows button + I to open setting and then you can click on the change compute settings.
2. Click update and recovery, and then tap or press on the recovery.
3. Under refresh your computer without affecting your files, click on the Get started.
4. After that you can follow the instructions on the screen.

If you install any antivirus tool or security software on your computer than you should uninstall or disable all of them, and then reinstall windows 8.1 and check if it fix. If not then you should try third party repair tool to easily resolve your problem automatic.