Windows 10: Windows Update Error Code 0x8031004a

Hi, I have been trying to download Windows 11, version 22H2 Insider Preview 10.0.22581.200 ni_released, and it always gives me this error code to me.

:)

 

Windows Update Error Code 0x8031004a

I am trying to update a laptop using the Windows 10 update assistant. When it finishes, it says, "Something went wrong. You can contact Microsoft support for help with this error. Here is the error code 0x8031004a."

I looked up this error code, and it seems to come up often for people trying to back up with an external hard drive. I know the owner of the laptop had just started using an external hard drive, so I tried updating again with it plugged in and ended up getting
the same error.

I don't know much about using external hard drives, so I do not know where to start in trying to solve this. Any help would be appreciated!

 

WTF! Vista update error code 80070002

I just did this couple of days ago worked fine for me..*Smile

 

WTF! Vista update error code 80070002

I need more information - Minhajul Hoq
29-Nov-07 06:12:31

Can you please tell me the error code you receive when you get the update failed message? If it is 80070002 or anything like that, follow these steps:



Well, first of all let me just say that I am not a computer professional. However, I have had the same problem with my 32-Bit Windows Vista Home Premium (making Microsoft's statement null and void) and I have solved it! Here are the step by step instructions:



1) Go to the Start Menu.

2) Click on Computer.

3) Open up the drive where windows is installed (usually your C drive).

4) Open the Windows Folder.

5) Scroll down a bit and locate the SoftwareDistribution folder (exactly like that).

6) Open the Download folder.

7) Open the Install folder.

8) There sould only be one file there. Right click on it and select "Run as Administrator".

9) After entering an Administrator password, run the installation, using the default values and clicking yes at the license.

10) After the installation is complete (shouldn't take more than a few minutes), restart your computer (as an added precaution, though not necessary).

11) After the computer restarts again, run Windows Update again. It should run as normal. All fixed!

I apologize for Microsoft's ineptitude.


This worked for me guys...