Windows 10 v.2004 for x64-bit fails to install every day, since 8-14-20 (Ox80242016)

[rikki-lyn]

Windows 10 v.2004 for x64-bit fails to install every day, since 8-14-20 (Ox80242016)

I do not know if this is a necessary update, but it seems insistent on being installed, with pop-ups multiple times a day.

I do not know if this is related, but a few days before, on 8-7, v.1903 x64 failed to install; but, on 8-17 (after v.2004 failed on 8-14), it installed successfully.

How do I get it to complete the installation of v.2004, or at least quit trying to?

I am trying to avoid having to restore my computer. I am a long-time user of Windows, but not a very advanced operator.

I am also experiencing a problem with a smoke-colored small wisp coming from the right side of my screen.  Does this indicate a hardware problem that is fixable?

[WAWood]

@rikki-lyn 

Unfortunately, you will have to intervene to this this update to install as without your action, it will probably just keep failing again and again.

Here is a link with some instructions -- just be sure to NOT download anything from them:  https://softwaretested.com/windows/windows-10-error-code-0x80242016-how-to-fix-it/#:~:text=How%20to%...

Good Luck