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
    2014-03-02T17:06:09+00:00

    So still not fixed in any way? any info if the upcoming BIG update of 8.1 will fix this issue?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-12T04:54:04+00:00

    It looks like you missed step 1b. Your system is still being identified as an "Upgrade" installation.

    Yes, in my first try I missed the 1b, but then I did all the steps with no success.

    Same behavior as before.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-02-12T01:24:00+00:00

    It looks like you missed step 1b. Your system is still being identified as an "Upgrade" installation.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-02-03T07:24:02+00:00

    This issue can be resolved by re-running OOBE with sysprep then repairing Windows Update using the Fix-It utility.

    1. Open a command prompt window and run the following command:

    %systemroot%\System32\Sysprep\sysprep.exe /oobe

    If the command is successful your computer will shut down when done, goto step 2. If the command fails, proceed to step 1b.

    1b. Open regedit and navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

    If there is a dword named "Upgrade" delete it. Note, there is also a subkey named "Upgrade" DO NOT delete it. In my case the "RollbackActive" dword was set to "1" so I changed it to "0". Reboot and try step 1 again.

    2. Startup your computer and complete OOBE. Unlike the upgrade OOBE you will not be able to select an existing user account to use. Instead, create a throwaway account you can delete later.

    3. Once you reach the desktop, navigate to:

    Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Troubleshooting\All Categories

    Right click on "Windows Update" and select "Run as administrator". Reboot when the Fix-It is finished.

    Windows Update should now function normally.

    Went thru step 1b, completed the OOBE with creating user and Error message, that it could not complete installation. OK button to reboot. After reboot, Windows Update still checking endlessly.

    Any more ideas?

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