{"id":629,"date":"2019-08-08T10:02:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T10:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.in-stat.com\/?p=629"},"modified":"2019-08-08T10:02:52","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T10:02:52","slug":"how-to-fix-windows-10-update-error-code-0x8024a105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.in-stat.com\/how-to-fix-windows-10-update-error-code-0x8024a105\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8024a105"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lots of challenges are encountered while running update of Windows 10, the error code 0x8024a105 is one of such frequent chronic users always encounter. Initially, error code 0x8024a105 was not so common, but recently, a lot of complaints have been gotten regarding this error code. So it’s very important that every user knows more about this problem and how to fix it.<\/p>\n

Some of the causes of this problem are; unfinished installation, unfinished uninstallation, applications or hardware not poorly deleted, virus attack, irregular shutdown, missing or corrupted files.<\/p>\n

Fixing this problem should not be too hard for you if you follow the steps that are listed below<\/p>\n

How to Fix Windows Update Error\u00a00x8024a105<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Method 1: Run Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This ought to be the first method to try when it comes to fixing this 0x8024a105 problem or similar problems. What troubleshooting does, in this case, is that it resets the update component issues and fixes it as well. In the process, it also fixes what causes the update failure problem. Follow the process below to do the troubleshooting<\/p>\n

Step1: <\/strong>On your keyboard, press the Win + I to open the setting menu<\/p>\n

Step2:<\/strong> Scroll to the Update & Security\u00a0 <\/strong>and then to the\u00a0 Troubleshoot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> From the troubleshooter list, click on Windows Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> Follow the guide onscreen<\/p>\n

This should resolve the problem<\/p>\n

Method 2: <\/strong>Reset Software Distribution Folder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Resetting the software distribution folder can fix a lot of problems associated with update such as this Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8024a105 issue. Follow the steps below to reset<\/p>\n

Step1:<\/strong> press\u00a0Windows Key+X <\/strong>to reveal the menu<\/p>\n

Step:<\/strong> From the menu, select the Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> Now in the command prompt<\/strong>, begin to type the following commands and press Enter <\/strong>after each line<\/p>\n

net stop bits<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet stop wuauserv<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet stop appidsvc<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet stop cryptsvc<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This will temporarily halt Windows Update,\u00a0Application Identity, and\u00a0Cryptographic Services.<\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> Open File Explorer and go to the following folder C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution\\Download<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Step5:<\/strong> Select and delete all the items in the folder. However, It’s recommended that only those items that have stayed more than 10 days in that folder be deleted.<\/p>\n

Step6:<\/strong> Return to the Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong> window<\/p>\n

Step7:<\/strong> Type the following commands one after the other and press enter after entering each of the lines.<\/p>\n

ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet start bits<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet start wuauserv<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet start appidsvc<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet start cryptsvc<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Step8:<\/strong> Restart your system. You should be able to install Windows update now<\/p>\n

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Method 3: Start the Windows Modules Installer service<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You must confirm that the Windows Modules Installer <\/strong>service is up and running. To do this, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n

Step1:<\/strong> Go to Start<\/strong>, right-click on it and then click on Computer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step2:<\/strong> Expand Services and Applications, and then select Services<\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> From the list, right-click on Windows Modules Installer, and select Properties and further select the General tab.<\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> Make sure that the Start type is set on Manual<\/strong>\u00a0(or\u00a0Automatic<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Step5:<\/strong> Click Apply<\/strong> and then followed by Ok<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step6:<\/strong> Click the Start button to confirm that the service can be started.<\/p>\n

Step7:<\/strong> Restart your system<\/p>\n

Method 4: Reset the Catroot2 Folder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Catroot2 Folder is a Windows operating system folder that is needed for a smooth Windows Update process. Resetting or deleting the contents of the catroot2 folder can fix numerous Windows Update problems, such as this Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8024a105. To reset the catroot2 folder follow the steps below:<\/p>\n

Step1:<\/strong> Press\u00a0Windows Key+X<\/strong> and from the list, select Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step2:<\/strong> Type the following command one after the other and press enter after each line<\/p>\n

net stop cryptsvc<\/span><\/strong>
\nmd %systemroot%\\system32\\catroot2.old<\/span><\/strong>
\nxcopy %systemroot%\\system32\\catroot2 %systemroot%\\system32\\catroot2.old \/s<\/span><\/strong>
\nnet start cryptsvc<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> Delete all the contents of the catroot2 folder<\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> Restart your system and your Catroot2 Folder <\/span>will be reset<\/p>\n

Method 5: Repair the Corrupted Files Using DISM Tool<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presence of corrupted files can also bring about this Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8024a105. With the help of an inbuilt DISM tool, it can be fixed. Follow the steps below to run the inbuilt DISM tool.<\/p>\n

Step1:<\/strong> Press Windows Key <\/strong>together with the X<\/strong> button<\/p>\n

Step2:<\/strong> From the menu, choose and open Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> Type in the Command listed below and press Enter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/CheckHealth<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> The DISM tool will perform a scan then fix the issue<\/p>\n

Step5:<\/strong> Restart your system<\/p>\n

Method 6: <\/strong><\/span>Carryout a Clean Boot to Fix Update Error 0x8024a105 in Windows 10<\/p>\n

Follow the steps below to get rid of this error by performing a Clean Boot.<\/p>\n

Step1:<\/strong> Activate the Run<\/strong> dialog by pressing Windows key <\/strong>and R<\/strong> altogether.<\/p>\n

Step2:<\/strong> Inside the box type \u00a0\u201cmsconfig\u201d and press Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step3:<\/strong> The System Configuration<\/strong> dialog box will show up<\/p>\n

Step4:<\/strong> Navigate to the startup<\/strong> tab and Open Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step5:<\/strong> Select all the items and click on disable<\/p>\n

Step6:<\/strong> Close the Task Manager<\/p>\n

Step7:<\/strong> Repeat step 1 to 3, scroll over to the Startup<\/strong> tab and press OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step8:<\/strong> Restart your system<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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