Why is error 0x8024a206 occurring and how to fix it?

Some users run into error 0x8024a206 when they try to update their Windows 10 to a newer build via Update Center (WU). This code can be found on all builds of Windows, however, it is most often seen by owners of insider builds (Windows Insider).

Error 0x8024a206 usually occurs due to a failed Windows update, damaged system components, or third-party software. Did you see the same code on your PC? Use the methods below!

Solution for error 0x8024a206

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Method # 1 Re-registering DLL files through the “batch file”

Your system has a special set of DLL files that are incredibly important to Windows Update. These files, for some reason, could “lose” their registration in the system, as a result of which the error 0x8024a206 occurs.

You can try re-registering these files.

  • Create a text file on your Desktop;
  • paste the following set of commands into it:
    • REGSVR32 WUPS2.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 WUCLTUX.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 WUWEBV.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 JSCRIPT.DLL / S
    • REGSVR32 MSXML3.DLL / S
  • save the changes and then change the file extension from TXT to BAT;
  • right-click on the created file, select “Run as administrator” and wait until the re-registration of DLL files is complete.

Restart your computer and check if error 0x8024a206 is gone and if you can update Windows.

Method # 2 Removing third-party antivirus

Did you know that some third-party antiviruses can literally interfere with Windows updates at times? Of course, not all users face such a phenomenon, but it is quite possible. Try to uninstall the installed antivirus and then check for error 0x8024a206.

Method # 3 Removing the latest downloaded Windows updates

Updating Windows may not be possible … due to previously downloaded update files. That’s right, sometimes such situations arise. We recommend that you get rid of the most recent downloaded updates for your system, and then run the automatic Windows update.

  • Open Windows Explorer and go to the directory C: Windows SoftwareDistribution Download;
  • delete all files and folders that will be there;
  • press Win + R and execute value cmd;
  • opening Command Prompt, enter the command wuauclt.exe / updatenow and press Enter;
  • close Command Prompt and restart your computer.

Go to Windows Update and run the system update. Error 0x8024a206 could have disappeared by this point.

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