How to fix Windows Update error 0x8024a105?

0x8024a105 is a Windows Update error code. This error code means that the Windows Update service is not running. The Windows Update service is responsible for installing new updates for Windows. If the service is not running, then Windows will not be able to install new updates. This error code can be fixed by starting the Windows Update service.

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• Restart your computer and then try to install updates again
• Try installing updates from a different source, such as Microsoft Update or Windows Update
• Try installing updates using the offline installer
• Reset the Windows Update Components

1. Restart your computer and then try to install updates again

2. Click on the ‘Start’ button then type in ‘cmd’ and press Enter
3. In the ‘Command Prompt’ window, type ‘net stop wuauserv’ then press Enter
4. Type in ‘net start wuauserv’ then press Enter
5. Type in ‘reboot’ then press Enter
6. After your computer restarts, try to install updates again

2. Try installing updates from a different source, such as Microsoft Update or Windows Update

1. Open Microsoft Update or Windows Update.
2. In the search box, type "0x8024a105."
3. Click the "Get updates" button on the results page.
4. On the "Update options" page, click the "From other sources" link.
5. In the "Update source" box, type "Microsoft Update."
6. In the "Update type" box, type "Available."
7. In the "Update schedule" box, type "Daily."
8. Click the "OK" button.
9. In the "Updates" window, click the "Install updates" button.
10. On the "Update files" window, click the "Browse" button.
11. In the "Select files" window, click the "Browse" button.
12. Locate the file that contains the update that you want to install.
13. Click the file.
14. Click the "Open" button.
15. On the "Update files" window, click the "Install" button.
16. On the "Confirm installation" window, click the "Install" button.
17. After the update is installed, click the "Close" button.

3. Try installing updates using the offline installer

1. Open the offline installer.
2. On the first screen, select the language of the installer.
3. On the next screen, select the edition of the installer.
4. On the next screen, select the target computer.
5. On the next screen, select the update package to install.
6. On the next screen, select the installation type.
7. On the next screen, select the destination folder.
8. On the next screen, select the installation target.
9. On the next screen, select the installation sources.
10. On the next screen, select the restart option.
11. On the next screen, select the finish option.
12. After the installation is complete, restart the computer.

4. Reset the Windows Update Components

1. Open the Windows Update Manager.
2. In the left pane, select the update category that you want to work with.
3. In the right pane, under "Reset all selected updates," select "Reset Windows Update Components."
4. On the "Reset Windows Update Components" dialog box, select the components that you want to reset.
5. Click "Reset."
6. After the reset process is complete, close the Windows Update Manager.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

1. Clear the Windows Update cache and then try to install updates again.
2. Try installing updates in Clean Boot Mode.
3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
4. Contact Microsoft Support.