Feature update to Windows 10, Error- 0xd0000034 Before you move ahead to the solutions listed in this post, we suggest you switch to a local account if you are connected to a domain. Check if it works. If you still receive the Windows Update error 0xd0000034, try the solutions covered in this post below.
What causes Windows Update failure?
There are multiple causes of a Windows Update failure. Some of the common causes are:
Fix Windows Update error code 0xd0000034
The following solutions may help you fix the Windows Update error: Let’s see these solutions in detail.
1] Disable your antivirus software temporarily
Sometimes, antivirus software blocks Windows Updates due to which the user receives the Windows Update error. You can try to disable your antivirus software temporarily and check if Windows throws the update error. If you are using Microsoft Defender Antivirus, follow the steps below to disable it:
You can also try to disable the Microsoft Defender Firewall. Now, check if the Windows Update is working. If yes, do not forget to enable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection and Microsoft Defender Firewall after the update gets completed.
2] Disconnect the Internet when the update reaches 100%
When you update Windows 10, first, it downloads the update patches from Microsoft and then applies them to your system. If you receive the error at the time the update is being applied to your system, disconnect the Internet when the update reaches 100% and the installation starts. This might work.
3] Reset Windows Update Components
If the above two methods did not fix the issue, then you should manually reset Windows Update Components. For that, you need to stop Windows Update services (Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic Services, etc.), rename the SoftwareDistribution folder, reset the catroot2 folder, and more. That should fix this Windows Update error problem.
4] Download updates manually
If you are still encountering this Windows Update error 0xd0000034, try to download the updates manually.
5] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot
If nothing solves your problem, then troubleshooting in Clean Boot might fix this problem. If there is a program that is preventing Windows 10 from updating, Clean Boot will help you identify it. If you find such software on your system, uninstall it, and update Windows 10. Hope something will work for you.
How do I fix Windows Update errors?
Sometimes, while downloading the updates on your Windows 10 system, you may encounter update errors. There are several causes of Windows Update errors like the corruption of Windows Update Components, sudden power failure while applying the updates, etc. When you encounter a Windows Update error, the first thing that you should do is run the Windows Update troubleshooter to fix the issue. If the troubleshooter does not fix the issue, you can try other Windows Update error troubleshooting methods.
How do I check Windows Update status?
You can check the Windows Update status in the Settings app. For this: It will open with the Windows Update page where you can see Windows Update status. If you do not have any pending updates, you will see a message, You’re up to date.
