What does HRESULT 0x80240041 (WU_E_SYSPREP_IN_PROGRESS) mean?

 
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WU_E_SYSPREP_IN_PROGRESS

WU_E_SYSPREP_IN_PROGRESS means the Windows Update service is intentionally unavailable while Sysprep is running. Sysprep changes system identity and deployment state, so update actions should not overlap the generalize or image-capture workflow.

What to do

  • Allow Sysprep to finish and complete the required reboot before resuming scan, download, or install actions.
  • Keep Windows Update orchestration out of the image-generalization phase.
  • If the code persists after Sysprep should have completed, inspect Sysprep and setup logs before assuming that Windows Update itself is broken.

Microsoft: Windows Update log files

Microsoft: Windows Update Agent API

Microsoft: Windows Update error reference


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