Fix Windows Update Error 0x8024200D on Windows 10 Quickly

Are you facing the Windows Update Error 0x8024200D on your Windows 10 device? This article provides clear and actionable solutions to help you resolve this issue swiftly.

How Can I Fix Windows Update Error 0x8024200d?​

1. Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter​

• Download the Troubleshooter: Click here to download the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
• Run the Troubleshooter: Double-click the downloaded file (WindowsUpdate.diagcab) to start it.
• Follow Prompts:
  • For Windows 7: Wait until the troubleshooter finishes.
  • For Windows 8 or 10: Click Next if prompted to run a newer version and then Apply this fix.
• Restart and Update: Restart your computer and try running Windows Update again.

This tool will automatically diagnose and fix common issues related to Windows Update.

2. Restarting the Windows Update Service​

• Open Services: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Stop Windows Update Service: In the Services window, right-click Windows Update and select Stop.
• Delete DataStore Files:
  • Open File Explorer with Windows Key + E.
  • Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore.
  • Delete all files in the DataStore folder.
• Delete Download Files:
  • Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
  • Delete all files in the Download folder.
• Restart Windows Update Service: Right-click Windows Update in the Services window and select Start.
• Check for Updates: Try running Windows Update again.

Restarting the service and deleting old files can resolve issues caused by corrupted files.

3. Running System File Checker​

• Open Command Prompt: Press the Windows Key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Run DISM (if applicable):
  • Type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete.
• Run System File Checker:
  • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Wait for the scan to complete.
• Restart and Update: After the scan, close the Command Prompt and try running Windows Update again.

System File Checker will scan and repair corrupted system files, which might be causing the update error.

4. Manually Downloading Updates from Microsoft Update Catalog​

• Check Failed Updates: Press the Windows Key, type Windows Update, and press Enter. Click View update history to find the updates that failed to install.
• Identify System Type:
  • Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  • Type systeminfo and press Enter to find your system type (e.g., x64-based PC).
• Visit Microsoft Update Catalog: Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Search for Updates: Type the update number (e.g., KB3006137) in the search bar and click Search.
• Download the Correct Update: Select the update that matches your system type and download it.
• Install the Update: Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.

Manually installing the update can bypass issues with the automatic update process.

5. Deactivating Third-Party Security Software​

• Disable Antivirus: Temporarily disable any third-party antivirus, firewall, or malware protection software installed on your system.
• Try Updating Again: After disabling the software, attempt to run Windows Update again.
• Re-enable Security Software: Once the update process is complete, re-enable your antivirus and other security software.

Sometimes, third-party security software can block Windows updates unintentionally.

6. Uninstalling peripheral drivers​

• On Search Windows, type Create a restore point.
• Up next, open System properties.
• In the System Protection tab, on the bottom of the list, click Create.
• Enter the description and create a restore point.
• Now, right-click Start and open Device Manager.
• Unplug all peripheral devices except the mouse and the keyboard.
• Go to their respective drivers and uninstall them one by one (printer, scanner, webcam, etc.).
• Restart your PC and try updating again.
• After the update, reinstall drivers.

7. Checking System Files for Errors Using DISM​

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press the Windows Key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Run DISM: Type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete.
• Run SFC: Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Wait for the scan to complete.
• Restart and Update: After the scans, restart your computer and try running Windows Update again.

The DISM tool repairs the Windows image, which can resolve deeper issues with system files preventing updates.

8. Restarting the Update and Download Service​

• Open Services: Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• Stop Services: Find Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer Service, right-click each and select Stop.
• Delete Download Folder Contents:
  • Open File Explorer with Windows Key + E.
  • Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
  • Delete all files in the Download folder.
• Restart Services: Right-click Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the Services window and select Start.
• Check for Updates: Try running Windows Update again.

Restarting these services and clearing the download cache can resolve issues related to service failures.

9. Expanding System Partition if Necessary​

• Open Disk Management:
  • Press the Windows Key, type Computer Management, and open it.
• Select Disk Management:
  • Under Storage, select Disk Management.
• Expand Volume:
  • Right-click on the system partition (usually C and select Extend Volume.
  • Follow the prompts to allocate more space to the partition.
• Restart and Update: After expanding the partition, try running Windows Update again.

Increasing the available space on your system partition can help if low disk space is preventing updates.

10. Using Batch Script to Reset Windows Update Components​

• Download Batch File: Download the batch file created to reset Windows Update components.
• Run Batch File: Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as Administrator.
• Follow Prompts: Allow the batch file to run and reset the necessary components.
• Restart and Update: After the process completes, restart your computer and try running Windows Update again.

This batch script resets various update components and can resolve underlying issues with the update process.