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Windows Update Error 8024A000: 8 Ways To Fix It

A comprehensive guide on fixing this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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There are some old errors that haven’t been fixed officially by Microsoft, and variousWindows 10users are still reporting them.

In this guide, we’re going to focus on error 8024A000 and how you can fix it. Years ago, somebody has complained that when he tries to take theupdates, Windows is throwing the error 8024A000.

Since then, this has become one of the most visited threads on theWindowssub-forum on the Microsoft Community website, with various fixes being suggested along the way.

We tried to find some of the working ones for you to get rid of your problem.

How can I fix theWindows Updateerror 8024a000?

How can I fix theWindows Updateerror 8024a000?

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

First of all, you need to perform the general Windows Update troubleshooting, because you just might be that lucky and you could solve it just like that. On Windows 10, you can run the troubleshooter from the Settings page.

On older OS versions, you can launch the tool from Control Panel.

2. Stop the Windows Update Services

If it doesn’t work, then you will need to stop services pertaining to Windows Update. For that, follow the following:

3. Rename the Windows Update folder

If that didn’t help, try to rename the folders pertaining to Windows Update by following this:

4. Register update DLLS again

Also, you might have to register the DLL’s pertaining to Windows Update like this:

5. Restart Windows Update Services

Also, you might have to restart services pertaining to Windows Update by following these steps:

6. Combine some of the above solutions

7. Check your antivirus tools

Also, it’s a good idea to check whether you don’t have two antivirus software tools running in the same time, as it’s often not a good idea and it might result in conflicting software.

8. Clean boot your computer

Let me know by leaving your comment below if this has solved your problems. If not, I’ll try looking into it and add more solutions if there are.

It may seem inconvenient, but you don’t want to look for problems where there are none.

Outdated drivers slow down your download speed, so Windows Update may end up taking much longer than before. Check outthis guide to update drivers in Windows 10.

We hope you managed to get rid of the Windows Update Error 8024a000 using our guide. Let us know which solution worked for you.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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