Error code 8024A008 when trying to check for updates

Anonymous
2013-10-18T15:07:22+00:00

Hey, I just upgraded my computer from windows 8 to windows 8.1. After the installation I tried to run the Windows update and after sever minutes of checking for updates the following error occurred "8024A008".  I tried several methods to solve this, first of all I restarted the computer but nothing changed, then I ran the "Windows Update Diagnostic" tool with no luck either. I'd appreciate any advice on how to solve this problem. Thanks a lot!

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Anonymous
2013-11-02T13:05:54+00:00

Look at the bottom of this thread:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/afc7f693-f742-402f-b513-063989b79c2f/windows-81-enterprise-windows-updates

http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/2d191bcd-3308-4edd-9de2-88dff796b0bc

1.)  Copy the whole module folder (after unzipping) to %WINDIR%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules

2.) Start up PowerShell ISE as admin from admin tools

3.) Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

4.) Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate

5.) Get-WUInstall

6.) The rest should be automated with some prompts

After Reboot

follow the instructions to run the PowerShell script and it will force a Windows Update. Make sure you follow the instructions in the second relevant post:

This is a great solution! I just tested it and I only had one small issue. "Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned" was not sufficient in my case because the files were flagged as coming from another computer and were blocked when trying to import the module. Simple solution: copy the zip file locally and unblock the zip file BEFORE extracting the files, otherwise you have to unblock the files one by one. You can do that in the properties dialog of the file. You can also use "Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted" but I do not suggest doing this.

If you want to execute without prompts, maybe to automate the process, you can execute:

Get-WUInstall -AcceptAll -IgnoreReboot

So great work by these Guys and a big thumbs down to Microsoft. I have run it successfully and it download 39 updates (including Office).

Many thanks to HenkelsGuy5

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-25T08:21:14+00:00

    I am still waiting on Microsoft for a fix.  I have juryrigged a Windows PowerShell script which seems to download updates, but App Store updates are dead and I have to run my PowerShell script manually. This is really a pain

    • and I cannot believe there has been no fix released yet.

    Same problem here. Tried all fixit utilities, all guides, all workarounds.

    So far I ended up with a trial software called WUInstall.exe

    Microsoft, please help us fixing this once for all!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-20T19:48:36+00:00

    I am still waiting on Microsoft for a fix.  I have juryrigged a Windows PowerShell script which seems to download updates, but App Store updates are dead and I have to run my PowerShell script manually. This is really a pain - and I cannot believe there has been no fix released yet.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-09T08:39:50+00:00

    I've tried all the "fixes" I can find, and so far none have worked. Windows Update was fine in Win 8, but since I upgraded from Win 8 Pro to Win 8.1 Pro x86,  Windows Update doesn't work. I get the same results using the "Windows Update Diagnostic tool" as shown on page 1 of this thread. I'll keep checking this page and hope someone finds a solution!

    My workaround is to use "Windows Update Notifier" available from http://wun.codeplex.com

    This will notify you if there are any new updates, but to get them you have to open WindowsUpdate.log in the Windows folder, and copy the URL for the .msu files listed. Paste the URL (for example http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/crup/2013/10/windows8.1-kb2901549-x86_5a95e1df1318845c6cf5e5dc3b231aa1e8769527.msu) into your web browser, and download the file.

    This can be installed by running the downloaded .msu file, which will run the "Windows Update Standalone Installer". Once the updates are installed, they should appear in "Installed Updates" in "Windows Update".

    It's a workaround that works for me, but I'm hoping for a permanent fix from Microsoft soon!

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-09T01:55:39+00:00

    Also since 8.1 update i ihad built in(embedded)HD Radeon graphics it didnt install the AMD8151hypertunnel AG3.0 tunnel driver-went to AMD existing program support link and had to download some drivers that just got gone after i updated. i have it in win 8 mode mostly now i have some things of 8 & 8.1????!!!!?????:((

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