Users have complained that they have faced a lot of
problem in updating of Windows 10. One of the most frequently happened issue is
windows update error 0x8024a105. It
starts because of incorrect configured system files present in your Windows.
These issues might probably occur because of an unfinished downloading, an
unfinished process of un installation, wrong way to remove apps or hardware,
some virus attack or incorrect shutdown.
Following are some methods through which users can solve windows update error 0x8024a105 error:
Method 1: Start Troubleshooter
To resolve windows update error 0x8024a105 can be done by running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. It is the simplest
way that can be implemented to solve Windows Update Error code
(0x8024a105).By following below instructions you
can learn how to do it.
- As first step go to Start
Menu.
- Now write “Troubleshoot”
in the search bar and tap Enter.
- The above step will open
the Troubleshoot Window.
- Here press on Windows
Update to extract the option.
- After the completion of
above steps press on the option ofRun Troubleshooter.
- You
would be able to see that the process of scanning will start, and the error will
be found.
- Then just go for the steps
that are present given on the screen to solve the issue.
- Users
can also update their Windows 10 and see in case the issue has ended yet or
not.
Method 2: Remove and Resetting Software Distribution Folder
Removing and Resetting the Software Distribution
Folder can fix windows update error
0x8024a105. It is a Windows Update Component. We recommend you to reset
it. Users can do it by following below instructions:
- Tap Windows Key+X & from the menu
select Command Prompt (Admin).
- Here in the Command
Prompt,write the below instructions one after
another and tap Enter.
- net stop bits
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop appidsvc
- net stop cryptsvc
- After the completion of
above steps go to the following folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloadand erase all the content.
- Then you can go back
to the Command Prompt and write the following
instructions by entering:
- net start bits
- net start wuauserv
- net start appidsvc
- net start cryptsvc
- As last step reboot your PC.
Method 3: Resetting Catroot2 Folder
In
case the Error Code 0x8024a105 is still there just reset the catroot2 folder. You
can do it by the below steps:
- At first, press Windows Key+X & select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
- Here in the
Command Prompt write the below instructions and tap Enter.
- net stop cryptsvc
- md %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old
- xcopy %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old
/s
- net start cryptsvc
- You would be able to see the instructions
have been executed and erase files in Catroot2
Folder.
- At the end reboot your PC
and try again to update your windows and check in case the problem is solved.
If it does not, go for the nextprocedures.
Method 4: Search and Solve the Problematic Files Utilizing DISM Tool
Windows update error
0x8024a105can also be caused
because of the existence of problematic files. It is recommended to run an
inbuilt DISM tool to end this problem. You can do it by the following steps.
- Tap Windows Key+X at the same time.
- Then select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu & open it.
- Now write the
following instruction and tap Enter.
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image
/CheckHealth
- After the
completion of above steps the DISM tool will scan the error and solve the trouble.
- At the end reboot your PC and try to update your Windows.
Method 5: Customization of Windows Update Settings
To customize Windows Update Setting you can for the
following steps:
- Here move the arrow
to the right corner of your screen and open the Charm Bar.
- Now go for Settings.
- Tap
on Update and Security option.
- After the completion of
above steps you can go for Advanced Option and afterward, press to open it.
- Now see the box Give
me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows.
- Now during the utilization of local network press on Delivery Optimization.
- Now toggle the option Allow downloads from other PCs to switch on.
- At
the end update the issue and see in case the 0x8024a105 error code is ended.
Method 6: Go for Clean Boot
- Tap Windows Key+R button simultaneously to start the Run Window.
- Then write “msconfig”
in the text field and tap OK.
- Now you can open
System Configuration utility window.
- Here press on
Services Tab.
- After the completion of
above steps see the Hide all Microsoft Services check box
and tap Disable all button &press OK.
Method 7: Resetting Windows Update Tool Agent
- Install the Reset Windows Update Agent from Microsoft.
- Here Right
Click on it and choose Run as Administrator.
- You will see a message
prompt will open.
- Here you would be
able to see a message Do you want to continue the process? (Y/N).
- Now tap Y and click Enter.
- You will see that
this will check all the windows problems.
- Now see in case the
Windows 10 update error 0x8024a105 is fixed or not.
Method 8: Updating Drivers
Another reason of windows update error 0x8024a105 is old
drivers. So users can go for the process of
updating the drivers to fix this problem.
- At First, press Windows Key+ Xbutton simultaneously and chooseDevice Manager.
- Here select the old
driver and Right Click on it.
- Now choose the
option of Update driver software.
- In
case driver is accessible to update then you will see that the wizard will install
it via automatic processing. There is a possibility that it might not happen
then it means that your driver is updated already.
Conclusion:
We hope that with the help
of this articles users might probably fix windows
update error 0x8024a105 trouble and make their system work properly again.