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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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
    2013-10-19T08:41:33+00:00

    I got the very same error. Yesterday I updated from Win 8 Pro to win 8.1 Pro. Since then, I cannot install any updates.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    ** START **  Service: Service startup

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    *********

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Agent      * WU client version 7.9.9600.16403

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Agent      * Base directory: C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Agent      * Access type: No proxy

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 4.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 3.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Agent      * Network state: Connected

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 4.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:387     480    1250    Service    UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 3.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent    ***********  Agent: Initializing global settings cache  ***********

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent      * Endpoint Provider: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent      * WSUS server: <NULL>

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent      * WSUS status server: <NULL>

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent      * Target group: (Unassigned Computers)

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:403     480    1250    Agent      * Windows Update access disabled: No

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    WuTask    WuTaskManager delay initialize completed successfully..

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    Report    WARNING: Failed to initialize event uploader for new server {117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782} with hr = 8024043d.

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    Report    WARNING: CSerializationHelper:: InitSerialize failed : 0x80070002

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    Report    CWERReporter::Init succeeded

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    Agent    ***********  Agent: Initializing Windows Update Agent  ***********

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    DnldMgr    Download manager restoring 0 downloads

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU    ###########  AU: Initializing Automatic Updates  ###########

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU    Additional Service {117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782} with Approval type {Scheduled} added to AU services list

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU    AIR Mode is disabled

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU      # Approval type: Scheduled (User preference)

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU      # Auto-install minor updates: Yes (User preference)

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU      # ServiceTypeDefault: Service 117CAB2D-82B1-4B5A-A08C-4D62DBEE7782 Approval type: (Scheduled)

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU      # Will interact with non-admins (Non-admins are elevated (User preference))

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:419     480    1250    AU    WARNING: Failed to get Wu Exemption info from NLM, assuming not exempt, error = 0x80070490

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:434     480    1250    AU    AU finished delayed initialization

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:434     480    1250    AU    OOBE is in progress, so cannot perform Accelerated Install

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:434     480    db0    IdleTmr    Incremented idle timer priority operation counter to 1

    2013-10-19    10:33:22:434     480    17ac    DnldMgr    Asking handlers to reconcile their sandboxes

    2013-10-19    10:33:23:122     480    1250    AU    ###########  AU: Uninitializing Automatic Updates  ###########

    2013-10-19    10:33:23:122     480    1250    WuTask    Uninit WU Task Manager

    2013-10-19    10:33:23:528     480    1250    Service    *********

    2013-10-19    10:33:23:528     480    1250    Service    **  END  **  Service: Service exit [Exit code = 0x240001]

    2013-10-19    10:33:23:528     480    1250    Service    *************

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-18T22:32:22+00:00

    I had the same error after long time waiting for finishing of Windows Update. However, after a reboot I got 5 Updates offered very fast.

    I have rebooted the pc many times since the update but the error still remains

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-18T18:35:55+00:00

    I had the same error after long time waiting for finishing of Windows Update. However, after a reboot I got 5 Updates offered very fast.

    you did anything?

    I rebooted and turned off a couple of hours and didt work

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-18T18:25:49+00:00

    I had the same error after long time waiting for finishing of Windows Update. However, after a reboot I got 5 Updates offered very fast.

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