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Error 0x8024ce0e periodically pesters some Windows 10 users while downloading and installing OS updates. A simple restart of the computer helps fix the problem, but this solution rarely works, and even then, as a rule, only temporarily. In today’s article, we will take a look at a number of methods that can fix update error 0x8024ce0e on Windows 10.

Solution for error 0x8024ce0e

You have almost certainly already Google some solutions on the Internet – don’t rush to do anything! Did someone tell you that you can fix everything with this howling super program? Do not believe this person in any way. Trust me, 0x8024ce0e – and other similar errors in the Update Center – can often be fixed on your own. We strongly recommend that you use the methods below, and in the order in which they are located.

Method # 1 Cleaning up disk space

The first thing you need to do is make sure that you have enough free space on your disk, especially on the system partition. No free space – no new updates. Remove all unnecessary applications and files from the system partition. As soon as you finish tidying up your computer, restart it and repeat the update process. Error 0x8024ce0e should disappear if your disk was previously crammed to capacity.

Method # 2 Updating drivers

Surprisingly, error 0x8024ce0e when updating Windows 10 can occur due to outdated drivers for some components of the user’s system. Video card, sound card, webcam, Wi-Fi adapter – all these and other similar devices need to be updated. To update a particular device, you need to do the following:

1. Right-click on the Start menu in the corner of your screen and select “Device Manager”.
2. Select a device with outdated drivers from the list, right-click on it and select “Update driver”.
3. In the new dialog box, click on the “Automatic driver search” item.
4. Follow the further instructions in the window, and if the most suitable drivers are already installed for the device, proceed to updating the other device.

In addition, the current drivers can be downloaded from the official website of the device manufacturer – do not forget about it. The main thing is to run the driver installer as administrator.

Method # 3 Run the troubleshooter

You can try to fix the error 0x8024ce0e using a tool created by Microsoft specifically to address Update Center issues. Unfortunately, many people on the web dislike this tool, but it can still be useful. Never used something like this? Well, you will be pleased to know that you do not need to download anything: the tool is already in your operating system.

To put the tool into operation, you need to do the following:

1. Open the “Options” window in front of you.
2. Go to the “Update and Security” section, then to the “Troubleshooting” tab.
3. Click on the blue line “Additional troubleshooting tools”.
4. Find “Windows Update” in the list and click on it LMB.
5. Just below the button “Run the troubleshooter” will appear – click on it.
6. The only thing left for you is to follow the instructions from the remedy.

Not the fact that the tool helped, but still check for error 0x8024ce0e in the Update Center.

Method # 4 Resetting the Software Distribution folder

The Software Distribution folder contains files for downloading and installing updates for Windows 10. Sometimes it is these files that cause all kinds of problems in the Update Center, including our today’s error 0x8024ce0e. The solution is to get rid of these files. To do this, you need to do the following:

1. Call the Command Line in front of you with the rights of the admin account (WIN + R → CMD → CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER).
2. Run these two commands:
   • net stop bits
   • net stop wuauserv
3. Press WIN + R to bring up the Run dialog box.
4. Paste “C: // Windows / SoftwareDistribution” into an empty line and press ENTER.
5. Select all files and folders by pressing CTRL + A and press SHIFT + DELETE.
6. Call Command Prompt again and run these commands:
   • net start bits
   • net start wuauserv
7. Close all windows and restart your PC.

Check for error 0x8024ce0e.

Method # 5 Running the DISM utility

If you are still unable to get rid of error 0x8024ce0e, then you may be dealing with corrupted system files, component store, or your Windows 10 image. Sounds like something serious (and it is), but in fact, the damage can be repaired using the DISM utility. To get DISM to work, you need to do the following:

1. Open Command Prompt (with administrator rights).
2. Paste the command “DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Scanhealth” (without quotes) and press ENTER.
3. Wait for the scan to finish and see the results of DISM.
4. Next, paste the command “DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth” and press ENTER.
5. Wait for DISM to finish running and restart your PC.

DISM will tell you if your OS had any damage and if it was able to fix them. Once logged in, run Windows 10 update to check for error 0x8024ce0e.