Windows Update Error Code 8024A000

Anonymous
2009-02-16T20:12:40+00:00

Hi,

 When i try to take the updates, its throwing the error 8024A000.

Not to able get wats the reason

Help me out

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Anonymous
2009-02-17T02:21:56+00:00

Hello Raghav,

Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Answers Forum.

The Windows Update Error Code 8024A000 means WU E AU NOSERVICE. This is translated as AU was unable to service incoming AU calls.

I would like for you to perform general Troubleshooting steps for Windows Update.

General Windows Update Troubleshooting

The following outlines how to stop services pertaining to Windows Update, rename system folders, register related DLL files, and then restart the previously mentioned services. This troubleshooting generally applies to all Windows Update related issues.

Stopping services pertaining to Windows Update

1.     Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.

2.     If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.

3.     At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command.

net stop wuauserv         net stop bits

net stop cryptsvc

4.     Please do not close the Command Prompt window.

Renaming folders pertaining to Windows Update

1.     At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:

2.     ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old

3.     ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

4.     Please do not close the Command Prompt window.

Registering DLL’s pertaining to Windows Update

1.     Please copy and paste the following text into a new Notepad document, and save the file as WindowsUpdate.BAT

2.     If saved correctly the icon will change from a Notepad file to BAT file which has two blue cogs as its icon.

            -or-

3.     You can manually type each command at the command prompt:

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s

regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s

regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s

regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s

regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s

regsvr32 wups2.dll /s

regsvr32 wups.dll /s

regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s

regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s

regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s

regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s

regsvr32 softpub.dll /s

regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s

regsvr32 initpki.dll /s

regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s

regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s

regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s

regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s

regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s

regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s

regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s

regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s

regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s

regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s

regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s

regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s

regsvr32 msxml.dll /s

regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s

regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s

regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s

regsvr32 shell32.dll /s

regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s

regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s

regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s

regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s

regsvr32 wups.dll /s

regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s

regsvr32 jscript.dll /s

regsvr32 atl.dll /s

regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s

 Restarting services pertaining to Windows Update

1.     Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.

2.     If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.

3.     At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command.

net start wuauserv         net start bits

net start cryptsvc

exit

4.     Now please check for updates using Windows Update to see if the issue has been resolved.

These steps were provided by MVP, BSOD. Please post again and let us know if the troubleshooting provided helped to resolve your issue or if you still require further assistance. Thanks,

Marilyn

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-23T22:34:07+00:00

    Ratandeep -

    Backstory:  I have a new Gateway NE56R which shipped with Windows 8 in late 2013.  I attempted  UNSUCESSFULLY to upgrade to 8.1 due to '0x80070004' installation errors. Prior to this 8.1 attempt, I was receiving updates. So, out of frustration and lack of a technical fix, I let the machine sit.  Now with the upcoming Windows 10 free upgrade on the horizon, I NEED to install Windows 8.1 to comply.  But first I need to get ALL the updates I've missed installed to this laptop, and upgrade to 8.1 from the Windows Store.

    As a result of the original 'Marilyn' post,  I've received the following errors '8007371C' and '800703F1'.  I, as well as others didn't know to double-click the batch file for the parameters to run.  After running the batch file, after running the procedure, I received these errors.  Looking at the Windows Update log it states the 'Windows Update Agent' 7.8.9200.1694 failed. This happened twice for the 2 errors I've mentioned.

    Using your expertise, I'd like to start the procedure over from scratch.  It appears your information is the most current and you have a different spin on the problem resolution.  Based on your conversation with Marilyn, should I now run the procedure you stated to her since her laptop is running 8.1?

    Also please give further insight on when this batch file needs to run, what location it should be saved (desktop), and what file extension it should have.  Let me know if you need clarification on anything I've mentioned.

    Your help is greatly appreciated!

    Greg

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-11T19:12:53+00:00

    Marilyn 

    Thankyou very very very very much it helped me and windows update work now

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-01-04T10:45:38+00:00

    Hello Nataala,

    Thank you for responding.

    I appreciate your time and patience.

    I would suggest you to try using steps provided in this article and check if it helps.

    Refer:

    "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer" error when you try to install Windows updates

    https://support2.microsoft.com/kb/949358

    Important notes:

    After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps from section “How to reset the computer to start as usual after clean boot troubleshooting” to reset the computer to start as usual.

    When you use system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed.

    I hope this information helps.

    Thank you

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-01-03T20:51:55+00:00

    I guess I was too hasty; although I was able to download the updates, I have just received the "Failure configuring Windows ..." error message again.

    I am still grateful nonetheless.

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