Windows Update error 8020000E after cloning drive

I have just working on a system with a cloned drive and Windows Updates failed consistently with this error.

I found this article and applied the fix and now seems OK.

Also a good way to know to clear out Windows Updates when things get stuck!

Windows Update Error 0x8020000E

The definition of error code 0x8020000E is as follows:

BGEVOLUME_CHANGED - The destination volume has changed. If the disk is removable, it might have been replaced with a different disk. Reinsert the original disk and resume the job.

This can happen if partitioning has been changed, resized, cloned, or otherwise modified. To resolve this problem attempt clearing the Windows Update cache, and then Check for updates again.

How to clear the Windows Update cache… 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator. 2. Click Continue or provide Administrator credentials as needed. 3. In the Command Prompt window type the following and press Enter after each line: net stop wuauserv ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.OLD net start wuauserv exit 4. Now click Start, click All Programs, and then Windows Update. 5. Then click Check for updates, and attempt reinstalling the failed update.