WSUS Upgrades from 1079 to 1803 - Error "0x8024200d"...

Question

Hello,
Upon attempting to upgrade clients from WSUS, error 0x8024200d appears. I tried two versions of Win. 10 1803. I tried "sfc /scannow" to ensure that windows in operating normally. I even tried installing a later version than 1803 (1909) with no use what so ever. Could anybody please help...

Answer 1

Hello guys,
Thank you for your concern and efforts. Unfortunately, WSUS seemed like a dead end for upgrades. I took advantage of MDT to upgrade the hosts and that worked faultlessly as far as can workout (apart from a minor issue in Windows activation for one PC)...

I'm currently developing a script in CustomSettings.ini file to automate the upgrade process. I'll post an article about that once I finish testing and deployment...

Answer 2

Right-click on Windows key and select Command Prompt (Admin).
Click Yes on the UAC and enter the following commands in the Command Prompt window (all at once).

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
pause

Now close Command Prompt and reboot your PC.
Check if the error has been fixed.

Answer 3

Hi Halim,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A.
0x8024200d —— The update handler did not install the update because it needs to be downloaded again.
Try following methods for troubleshooting:
1 . Reinstall the update

1. Booted into safe mode
   Force the machine to reboot --> keep pressing F8 --> into Advanced Boot Options --> select Safe Mode
2. Deleted the contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
3. Turned off safe mode and booted into windows normally.
4. Re-downloaded and attempted to install the update again.

2 . The error 0x8024200d indicates that most of the time you need to add .esd mimetype to IIS server on WSUS.

3 . Look in the ‘Products and Classifications’ option under the Classifications tab and ensure that the checkbox for upgrades is selected.
https://blogs.blackmarble.co.uk/adawson/2016/03/10/steps-required-to-configure-wsus-to-distribute-windows-10-version-1511-upgrade/

4 . Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027322/windows-update-troubleshooter

5 . Restart the Windows installer and BITS services

Please remember to mark the reply as answer if it helps.

Best regards,
Molly