8024000A Windows Update Error - how to fix?

Hi Linda,

Thank you for posting the query on the Microsoft Community Forums. I understand that you you are unable to update Windows updates you get an error code 8024000A.

I suggest you to refer to the link and Follow steps suggested by “Marilyn” from the link below and check if it fixes the problem.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-windows_update/windows-update-error-code-8024a000/562845f3-78d5-42a0-bed5-e3fd39f01df7

I suggest you to reset Windows Update components.

Refer to the link to reset Windows Update components.

How do I reset Windows Update components?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Disclaimer:

Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

If the issue still persists after performing the troubleshooting steps from the above link and if you have issues related to Windows please feel free to reply us we will be happy to help you.

Thank you.