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
    2014-08-07T11:22:16+00:00

    Hi there,

    I have found a much simpler way to ensure that your updates will work now and automatically in the future.

    The workaround with PowerShell, although excellent does not rectify the problem of not being able to use the service provided by Microsoft namely Windows Update.

    Your system unfortunately is stuck in the OOBE stage of installation.

    To force it out of OOBE navigate to C:\windows\system32\oobe

    Then double click on windeploy.exe, oobeldr.exe and msoobe.exe.

    The finalizing your setting screen should appear.

    Once it has completed reboot  and check windows is activated.

    Then resume updates through control panel, Windows Updates.

    Hope This helps

    Richie

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-03T02:38:46+00:00

    Thank you!  The PS method worked for me on Win81Pro.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-05-31T04:00:14+00:00

    Thanks focal.truth! Worked for me. I think I know why I even got the problem.

    I've installed different versions of windows on different PCs and never got such an error except this time. I think I know what I did. After installation and set-up, at the point where it says finalizing settings, I force **** down my laptop. This time I completed the thing and it worked

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-05-13T04:22:20+00:00

    I signed up specially to share my experience solving this problem.

    I was having the same issues with windows 8.1. No updates, and the error code here. No windows updates or app updates from the store.

    What I did was:

    Navigate to C - Windows - System32 - Sysprep - and ran the sysprep app in the folder.

    It asked me whether I wanted OOBE or Audit - I chose OOBE (drop down menu) and Reboot (the second drop down menu).

    Then the computer restarted and windows 8.1 started the account setup thing. I created another account (went through all the options/preferences - in the end I chose Local account because the online account already existed).

    Once the new account was set up and computer booted, I logged in with the new account I created and everything worked fine. Checked for windows updates and they all showed, same for app updates in windows store.

    I then logged back into my original account and everything worked there too. Then I just went into control panel and deleted the new account I had created. Everything fixed for me now.

    Hope this helps.

    Hi, I tried this again with some error message right after the OOBE process ends saying it was unable to finish the installation blablabla. So I gave up and reinstalled the system.

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