Summary: Have you encountered the error code 0x8024a105 while trying to update Windows? Read this post to know the reasons behind this error. You’ll also find some tried-and-tested methods to get rid of this Windows update error.
Microsoft regularly releases security patches and cumulative updates for Windows users to improve user experience and fix various bugs and issues. So, it is important that you install the latest Windows updates, as and when arrive, to keep the system safe. But what if you’re not able to update the Windows and encounter an error? Certainly, that’d be bothersome. While updating Windows, you may come across the error code 0x8024a105.
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This system error occurs during updating Windows. The error will appear with the message stating, “There were problems downloading some updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this, try searching the web or contacting support for help. This error code might help: (0x8024a105).”
Many users have reported that they fail to update their Windows due to this issue. Also, some said that every time they restarted their system, it initiated the update installing process but failed after 45% scanning and returned to 0x8024a105 error code.
The reasons behind this error could be:
We’ve provided some troubleshooting methods that you can try to fix this Windows update error code 0x8024a105.
Sometimes, restarting the system helps fix the 0x8024a105 error. First, reboot your system and then try installing Windows update. If you’re still unable to perform Windows updates, we’d suggest you boot your PC into Safe Mode to prevent any interruptions due to this error.
After booting into Safe Mode, proceed with the next method.
There are chances that your system is infected with a virus or malware, which is causing the 0x8024a105 error during Windows update installation. You can scan your system for any malware by following the given steps:
Windows Update Troubleshooter is Windows built-in problem-solving utility that comes in handy whenever you encounter Windows update errors, such as 0x8024a105.
Follow the given steps to run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
The troubleshooter will start scanning for the issues with the system and resolve them. If you find any on-screen instructions to proceed further, follow them to eliminate the error.
You may also try resetting the Windows Update Components manually. Doing so may help you fix corrupted Windows Update Components that might be causing the error code 0x8024a105. Once you’re done fixing these components, you may proceed with reinitiating the Windows Update installation process.
Follow the given instructions to reset the Windows Update Components manually:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
Corrupted or missing system files can cause multiple errors, including Windows update error 0x8024a105. To resolve this, run DISM and SFC tools with the following steps:
You may try installing the updates by deploying the Windows Media Creation Tool. By doing so, you’ll be able to bypass the 0x8024a105 Windows update error and install the Windows updates. Here are the steps:
| Note: This process is just for updating your system, not Windows reinstallation, so you don’t have to worry about your data. |
If you’re still unable to fix the 0x8024a105 error, you’re left with no other option but reinstalling Windows. Reinstalling Windows may help you fix the error 0x8024a105. However, we’d suggest taking backup of your system before Windows reinstallation as it will remove your data from the drive partition on which Windows is installed.
A. Is 0x80070005 also a Windows update error? How do I fix it?
Error Code 0x80070005 is also a Windows update error and usually appears with the message – ‘Access is denied.’ It occurs when the system or user lacks the required files or permissions to change settings during the Windows update. As a result, Windows update installation is aborted and the user starts to experience issues like system slow down, abrupt system restart, and crash—Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).
B. How do I fix error code 0x8024a105?
You can fix error code 0x8024a105 using the easy-to-follow troubleshooting methods, including:
C. How do I reinstall Windows 10 to fix 0x8024a105 without losing my files or apps?
Reinstalling Windows 10 will remove your data from the drive partition on which Windows is installed. You can either back up or recover your data using powerful data recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional. It is a DIY software that efficiently recovers data from Windows PC/laptop and external storage media drives. You can even use this software to recover data from formatted, corrupted, & BitLocker-encrypted drives, and crashed/unbootable systems.
Mansi Verma is a Technology Writer at Stellar®. She is a Tech enthusiast, holding over 7 years of experience in Data Recovery, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and the Robotics technology domain. She loves researching and providing DIY solutions and tips & tricks to solve Windows technical issues. In her spare time, she likes reading novels, and poetry. She also enjoys traveling and trekking.
Thanks for the info Mansi. Till date I haven’t received error code 0x8024a105 while updating. May be because I have updated antivirus and I don’t have any corrupted or damaged files in system. Previously it was there and your software Stellar Data Recovery Software only helped to repair them. Thanks again for Software and blog.