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How to Fix 0x8024a105 Error in my Windows 10 PC?

Jonas24 801 Reputation points
2020-09-23T09:14:38.757+00:00

Receiving error code 0x8024a105 when attempting update of Windows 10 using automatic update. This update has failed every day for the last two weeks. Tried shutting off antivirus and firewall, but has no effect. Restarted the computer several times and still no success. Not a tech expert so don't want to work in the registry - any other ideas?

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  1. Kapil Arya 7,851 Reputation points MVP
    2020-09-23T10:15:05.61+00:00

    Hello,

    Try installing the update manually using Update Catalog:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/manually-download-and-install-windows-updates-in-windows-10

    Let me know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP. 

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  2. Sunny Qi 10,921 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-09-24T02:51:44.077+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting in Q&A platform.

    Based on your description, my understanding is that you encountered an issue while updating Windows. Please try the following method to see if the issue can be resolved.

    a. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

    Windows 10: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, then select Windows Update under Get up and running, and then select Run the troubleshooter.

    b. Please make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

    Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search text area, and then click services.msc in the programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

    • Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
      If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, click Restart
    • Double-click Windows Update.
      If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, click Restart
    • Double-click Workstation.
      If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, click Restart

    Close the Services window and try to install updates again.

    c. Rename Software Distribution folders

    Note: Before trying to rename the folders, please disconnect in the internet first or Turn on Airplane mode then restart your computer.

    From Start , search for cmd
    Select Command Prompt (with the option Run as Administrator) from the results
    At the Command Prompt, type the following commands one at a time. After each, select Enter. Let the command complete before typing the next command.

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptsvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
    ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

    After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.

    Please try again to run the Windows Update.

    Best Regards,
    Sunny

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