What’s causing the Windows Update Error Code 8024001B?
We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and by testing out the various repair strategies that are being recommended by other users that have already managed to get to the bottom of this issue and fix it. After this analysis, we can conclude that multiple causes might be responsible for this behavior. here’s a shortlist with potential culprits: If you’re currently encountering the same Windows Update 8024001B error code and one of the scenarios presented above seem applicable, then this article will likely help you in resolving the issue. Down below, you’ll find a collection of methods that other users in a similar situation have successfully used to bypass the error code and install the Windows Updates normally. If you want to remain as efficient as possible, we advise you to follow the instructions below in the same order as we arranged them in (via efficiency and difficulty). Eventually, you will get to a reparation procedure that will fix the problem regardless of the scenario that applies to you. Let’s begin!
Method 1: Running the Windows Update troubleshooter
As you saw in the section above, multiple sections might end up triggering this error message. But, in the vast majority of possible scenarios, the issue is caused by a WU component (not an outside process or service). Because of this, you should start your troubleshooting guide by seeing if you Windows is not capable of resolving the issue automatically (without any manual setting on your side). This can be achieved by running the Windows Update troubleshooter. If the problem you’re dealing with is already documented by Microsoft, then the Windows Update troubleshooter should already include a repair strategy that will take care of the issue automatically. Several Windows users that were also struggling to resolve the 8024001B error have reported that they managed to get to the bottom of this issue by running this utility and applying the recommended repair strategy. If you’re unsure on how to make use of the Windows Update troubleshooter utility, follow the instructions below for step by step instructions: If the operation still fails with the same 8024001B error, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Resetting every WU component
Another fairly common scenario that might end up triggering the 8024001B error is a WU (Windows Update) inconsistency that is effectively stopping your computer ability to find and install new updates. We observed this behavior with several affected users and in the vast majority of cases, they managed to get it resolved by resetting all components and dependencies involved in this process. If you think this scenario might be applicable, follow the instructions below for step by step instructions on resetting every Windows Update component manually (from an elevated CMD prompt). Here’s a quick guide on how to do this: If the same issue is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 3: Using the System Restore utility
In case you only started to experience this behavior recently, a recent system change might have brought about this issues with the WU component. A 3rd party service or process might very well be responsible for the apparition of this issue. Since creating a list with all potential culprits is not possible, we will showcase a cost-efficient approach – using the System Restore utility. This tool is capable of using a previously created snapshot to restore the entire computer state to a previous point in time where the factors that contributed to the apparition of the 8024001B error were not present. Keep in mind that by default, Windows is configured to regularly save System Restore snapshots at important actions (such as the installation of a critical update, a driver installation, etc.) Unless you modified this default behavior, you should have plenty of restore points to choose from. IMPORTANT: Before you start using this utility, consider the fact that any changes you made since the restore point were created will be lost if you use it to restore the machine state to a previous point in time. This includes installed apps, drivers, 3rd party applications, games, etc. If you understand the repercussions and you still want to proceed, follow the instructions below to initiate the restoring process: If you’re still seeing the 8024001B error code, move down to the final method below
Method 4: Refreshing every OS component
If none of the instructions above have allowed you to bypass the 8024001B error, you can conclude that you’re dealing with some type of system file problem that cannot be resolved conventionally. If this scenario is applicable, the only viable fix that should take care of the problem is to follow a procedure that will refresh every Windows component. A complete system file reset can only be achieved by two procedures – a clean install or a repair install (in-place repair). A clean install is easier to perform, but the major downside is that it will not allow you to keep any of your files (apps, games, personal media, user preferences, etc.) If you’re looking for the most efficient approach, you should go for a repair install (in-place upgrade). It’s a more tedious procedure, but it will only touch system components, allowing you to keep any personal data (including applications and games.
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