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Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203. We couldn't install this update
Hello, My PC keeps running into Windows Update error 0x8024a203 when trying to install an update on my Windows 11 PC. The message I receive is "We couldn't install this update, but you can try agai...
The Windows Update error 0x8024a203 can be caused by various issues, such as corrupted update files, system file corruption, or network problems. Here are some steps you can try to resolve Windows Update error 0x8024a203 on your Dell XPS 13 running Windows 11:
1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can detect and fix common update problems.
- Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Find Windows Update and click Run.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Restart Windows Update Services
- Restarting the update services can resolve stuck or corrupted update processes.
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
- Locate Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), and Cryptographic Services.
- Right-click each service and select Restart.
3. Delete SoftwareDistribution Folder
This folder stores temporary Windows update files and can sometimes become corrupted.
- Open Command Prompt as administrator:
- Press Win + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
- Stop the update services:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
- Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder:
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- Restart the services:
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
- Try updating again.