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MarciaFudge
Oct 28, 2025Iron Contributor
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...
Swawn
Oct 28, 2025Iron Contributor
Running SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scans are effective ways to repair corrupted system files that might be causing the Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203. Here's how you can do it:
- Press Win + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
- If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
- In the Command Prompt window, type: sfc /scannow
- Press Enter.
- The scan will begin and may take some time. It will check for corrupted or missing system files and attempt to repair them automatically.
- Important: Do not close the window until the verification reaches 100%.
After the scan completes:
- Run DISM to Repair the System Image
- After both scans complete, restart your computer.
- Try installing the Windows update again.
Running SFC and DISM scans helps fix corrupted system files that might be blocking updates, especially for Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203. If the issue persists after these steps, we can explore other solutions such as resetting Windows Update components or performing a repair install.