Updating Windows to the latest version is essential for keeping the system secured as new updates fix known issues and bugs. The latest version of Windows 11 is 22H2 which was released on September 20, 2022. But unfortunately, many users are not able to update it as they are running into different error codes including 0x8024402f. However, there can be different codes such as 0x800700d or 0x800f0806. All of these error codes stop Windows from downloading and/or installing. Thankfully, there are a few solutions you can try to get rid of error 0x8024402f while updating Windows 11.
How to Fix Windows 11 Update Error 0x8024402f
According to several reports, users are not able to install the latest version of Windows 11 due to the error code 0x8024402f. If you are also facing the same issue, this guide details the steps to fix the error code 0x8024402f while updating Windows 11.
1. Run the Update Troubleshooter
Many users have resolved the error code 0x8024402f easily by running the update troubleshooter. So, first of all, we suggest this method. To do this:
– Open up Start menu >> Settings >> System >> Troubleshooter >> Other troubleshooters >> lastly select Windows Update.
– And then try to install the new update and you will be able to do it without any trouble.
In case the issue persists, then try the following method.
2. Install Windows Installation Assistant Tool
The next solution includes installing the Windows installation assistant tool. This method is very easy. Here you need to simply install the Windows Installation Assistant tool and try to install the new update. To do that:
– Open up Windows 11 Installation Assistant tool site >> Click on the Download Now and then install it on the system.
– Once it is done, try to install the latest update on Windows 11.
3. Use Microsoft Update Catalog
If you’re still not able to update the latest version on Windows 11 automatically, then the next method is to get it manually. For this:
– Open up the Microsoft Update Catalog site >> Type the name of the new update which will be something like “KB5017389” or “KB5017271” in the search box and then press “Enter”.
– Next, download the suitable file on the system and check if the problem persists.
4. Reset Windows Update Component
The next solution is to reset the Windows update component to fix the error 0x8024402f in Windows 11. For this:
– Copy all of the following commands and paste them into the “notepad”.
SC config trustedinstaller start=auto net stop bits net stop wuauserv net stop msiserver net stop cryptsvc net stop appidsvc Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dl regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll netsh winsock reset netsh winsock reset proxy rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth dism /Online /Cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup Sfc /ScanNow net start bits net start wuauserv net start msiserver net start cryptsvc net start appidsvc |
– Then go to file and click on “Save as” and then set the location on “Desktop”
– Name this file as Wufix.bat and select “Save as type” as “All files” and then click on “Save”
– Next, go to desktop and right-click on this new file Wufix.bat and click on “Run as administrator”
– Click on “Yes” to allow
– Now the scan will start and it may take some time. Wait until it’s done. The command window will be closed automatically
At last, start installing new updates on your system and check whether or not you can download and install the new update.
5. Restart Windows Update and Background Intelligent transfer service
If none of the above tactics work, then try to restart the Background Intelligent Transfer service. To do that:
– Open up Services in the window
– Find out the Windows update in the list and double-click on it
– Make sure the “Startup type” is set to “Automatic” and click on “Apply”
– Click on “Start” if highlighted and then click on “Ok”
– With Windows update selected click on “Restart the service”
Once done, now restart the background intelligent transfer service. For this:
– Open up Services in the window
– Find the “Background Intelligent Transfer” service right-click on it and then select “Properties”.
– In the newly opened screen, set “Startup type” as Automatic and Service status as Running. Click on the Restart option from the top left side of the screen.
– Lastly, save the changes and install the update again.
6. Use Media Creation Tool
Running a media creation tool is also one of the best methods to fix Windows 11 update error 0x8024402f. For this:
– Open up the Windows 11 Media Creation tool website. Then click on Download Now under Create Windows 11 Installation Media and then install it on the system.
– Once it is done, start the installation process again.
That’s it for this guide – Hopefully, one of these methods will help to fix Windows 11 update error 0x8024402f.
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