Windows Update Error 0x80244025 – WU_E_PT_FILE_LOCATIONS_CHANGED

In this post, we’ll look at the Wndows Update Error Message “0x80244025 – WU_E_PT_FILE_LOCATIONS_CHANGED” that is usually displayed when things go wrong during the update process.

Note that this Windows Update error is application for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Error Message

0x80244025 – WU_E_PT_FILE_LOCATIONS_CHANGED

Windows Update Error Details

Operation failed due to a changed file location; refresh internal state and resend.