Fix 0x80240023 Windows Update Error

Users face a lot of problems while updating Windows 11/10 from time to time. Each failed update comes with a unique code and there is a whole list of Windows Update Error codes and such update errors might be endless. One of such errors is Windows Update error 0x80240035. If you are also facing this error or issue while updating Windows 10, then you can try some fixes covered in this post that might resolve this issue.

Error code 0x80240023 -2145124317, WU_E_EULAS_DECLINED – The license terms for all updates were declined.

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80240023

Here is a list of fixes that can help you:

1. Ensure that Windows is activated
2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
3. Clear contents of DataStore folder
4. Install OFV.msi file
5. Cloud-Repair Windows 11/10.

1] Ensure that Windows is activated

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

2] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows 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:

1. Open Settings app using Win+I hotkey
2. Click on Update & Security category
3. Access Troubleshoot page
4. Click on the Additional troubleshooters option available on the right-hand section
5. Click on the Windows Update option
6. Press Run the troubleshooter button.

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

The DataStore folder contains temporary files and LOG files related to Windows updates and update history. It might be possible that some file is there 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 hotkey
• Paste %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in the address bar
• Press Enter to open the DataStore folder
• Select all files and folders present in the DataStore folder
• Delete them.

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

4] Install OFV.msi file

This fix has helped many users who have installed MS Office. Windows will update all the applications but might throw an error 0x80240035 for Office. Let’s check the steps:

1. Open File Explorer using Win+E hotkey
2. Paste %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download path in the address bar
3. Press Enter
4. Look for the OFV.cab file
5. Double-click on that file
6. Look for the OFV.msi file
7. Install it.

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

If nothing helps, you may need to use the Cloud Reset option to repair your Windows installation.

I hope something from these fixes will help.