how to fix windows update error (0x8024500c)

I got the error 0x8024500c when trying to install an Optional Feature

The solution was (Powershell):

net stop wuauserv

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" UseWUServer -value 0

net start wuauserv

installing

Get-WindowsCapability -Online | ? {$_.Name -like "OpenSSH.Server*"} | Add-WindowsCapability -Online

net stop wuauserv

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" UseWUServer -value 1

net start wuauserv

It Didnt Help.. I Cant Fix This Problem Like 1 Year, I Have Tried Everything To Be Honestly..

Hello Edwin Teo,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Thank you for the error information.

The Update error code "0x8024500c" indicates that a problem occurred when you tried to download, install, or update an operating system component, driver, or patch through Windows Update. The general meaning of this error code is "WU_E_REDIRECTOR_CONNECT_POLICY", indicating that the connection policy prevents the Windows Update redirection.

I noticed that you have tried some repair schemes, but the process is not complete, I will try my best to organize a complete repair process for you:

1. Check date and time Settings:

Make sure your computer's date and time Settings are accurate, as incorrect Settings can sometimes affect Windows updates.

2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:

Since you did not disclose what version of Windows you are currently using, I will use Windows 11 Professional as an example.

Click Start menu -- Settings -- System -- Troubleshooting -- Other troubleshooting, find Windows Update, and click 'Run' on the right.

Troubleshooter will try to resolve the updated issue on its own.

3. Download the corresponding update package separately and install it manually:

I'll share a link here, and if the update you can't download has a separate KB number, please try searching here:

Microsoft Update Catalog

After you find it, download the update package of the corresponding system version, download it to the local computer, double-click it, and install it manually.

4. Check the network connection and proxy Settings:

Make sure you have a stable Internet connection. If you use a proxy, verify that the proxy Settings are configured correctly.

5. Reset the Windows Update component:

Sometimes, a broken Windows Update component can cause an error. You can try to reset these components:

Open the command prompt as an administrator. Run the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

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

After running these commands, restart your computer, and then click Check for updates again.

6. Use the ISO image file to repair and update:

This solution is not to reinstall the system, the principle is to obtain a complete system image file, and directly overwrite the system, theoretically will not affect the data in the device, but in case of emergencies, I recommend you to make a backup in advance.

How to: Perform a Repair Upgrade Using the Windows 11 or Windows 10 ISO file

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best regards,

Mitchell - | Microsoft community support expert from MSFT

how fix windows update error (0x8024500c) i already tried multiple ways to fix it like dism code run and clear the cashe but nothing works i hope u can help me

Update your Windows or reinstall new windows

I had this issue adding OpenSSH Server for Windows which seemed to be caused because WSUS didn't have the proper update and Group Policy was set to not allow alternative update servers.

To solve it I removed the machine from the Active Directory Domain to which it was joined, rebooted and then performed the update/feature install procedure.

Removing the machine allowed it to contact the default Windows update server (update.windows.com?) to retrieve and install the needed component.

Then I re-joined the machine to the original Active Directory Domain.

I'm not sure which product should be enabled in WSUS so that I will receive any needed updates.

YMMV,

Paul Stine