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My PC keeps getting windows 11 update error 0x8024a205
Checking for disk errors is an excellent and crucial step for fixing Windows 11 update error 0x8024a205. This error is often related to file system corruption or disk integrity issues that prevent the update process from accessing or modifying necessary system files.
Here's how to check and repair disk errors safely:
1>. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
Press Windows + S, type cmd.
Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2>. Run the CHKDSK command:
Type the following command and press Enter: chkdsk /f /r
Explanation:
/f fixes errors on the disk.
/r locates bad sectors and recovers readable information.
3>. Schedule the check on next restart:
Since the disk might be in use, you'll likely see a message: Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)
Type Y and press Enter.
4>. Restart your PC:
The disk check will run during startup. It might take some time depending on your disk size and errors.
5>. Wait for the process to complete:
Do not interrupt it. Once complete, your system will boot normally.
6>. Attempt the Windows Update again:
After the disk check, try updating Windows to see if the error persists.
Note: Always make sure you have a recent backup of important data before running disk repair tools, especially on drives with potential issues.