Resolve Windows Update Error 8024A000 on Windows 10 Easily

Dealing with Windows Update Error 8024A000 can be frustrating, but don't worry - here are some easy solutions to help you fix it.

How to Fix Windows Update Error 8024A000?​

1. Use Windows Update Troubleshooter​

• Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Settings menu.
• Navigate to Update & Security: Click on Update & Security.
• Select Troubleshoot: From the left pane, select Troubleshoot.
• Run the Troubleshooter: In the right pane, find Windows Update and click on Run the troubleshooter.
• Follow On-Screen Instructions: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

This can automatically diagnose and fix common issues that may prevent updates from being installed on your Windows system.

2. Stop and Restart Windows Update Services​

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
  • Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
• Stop Update Services:
  • Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:net stop wuauserv
    net stop bits
    net stop cryptsvc
• Restart Update Services:
  • Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:net start wuauserv
    net start bits
    net start cryptsvc
• Restart Your Computer: Once the services have restarted, reboot your computer.

Stopping and restarting the Windows Update services can resolve issues where updates are stuck or services are not functioning correctly.

3. Rename Windows Update Folders​

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
  • Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
• Rename Folders:
  • Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
    ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
• Restart Your Computer: Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

Renaming these folders forces Windows to create new ones, which can resolve issues with corrupted update files.

4. Re-register Update DLLs​

• Open Notepad: Press Win + S, type notepad, and open Notepad.
• Create Batch File:
  • Copy and paste the following text into Notepad:regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s
    regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
    regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
    regsvr32 wups2.dll /s
    regsvr32 wups.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
    regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
    regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
    regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
    regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
    regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
    regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
    regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
    regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
    regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
    regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
    regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
    regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
    regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s
    regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s
    regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s
    regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s
    regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s
    regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s
    regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
    regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
    regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
    regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s
    regsvr32 shell32.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
    regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
    regsvr32 wups.dll /s
    regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
    regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
    regsvr32 atl.dll /s
    regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
• Save the File:
  • Click on File in the ribbon menu and select Save As.
  • Give the file a name with a .bat extension, such as UpdateDLLs.bat.
  • Choose a storage location and click Save.
• Run the Batch File:
  • Right-click the batch file and select Run as administrator.
• Restart Your Computer: Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

Re-registering DLLs ensures that all necessary Windows Update components are correctly registered in the system.

5. Install the Latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver​

• Download the Latest Driver:
  • Visit the official Intel website or the website of your computer manufacturer to download the latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver.
• Install the Driver:
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
• Restart Your Computer: Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

Updating the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver can resolve issues related to missing or outdated drivers affecting the update process.

6. Clean boot your computer​

• Go to Start > type msconfig > hit Enter.
• Go to System Configuration > click on the Services tab > check the Hide all Microsoft services check box > click Disable all.
• Go to the Startup tab > Open Task Manager.
• Select each startup item > click Disable.
• Close Task Manager and restart the computer.

By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the Windows Update Error 8024A000 and ensure your system stays up to date with the latest patches and features.