How to fix update error Code 0x8024a105 on Windows 10 to update OS

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I bought Minecraft windows 10 on Microsoft store but it requires a higher version of the operating system then what I have. I have OS version 15603.786 but the required version is 17134.0 or higher.

When I go to the check for windows update there is an option to check online for updates from Microsoft update and I have get this update notification "Feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 - Error 0x80242006". When I click retry I get the error in the title: 0x8024a105. How can I fix these errors and update my computer?

I ran the troubleshooter and the only error I got was "windows could not automatically detect this networks proxy settings". this is what it says with the 0x8024a105 error;

"There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x8024a105)"

any help would be deeply appreciated.

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asked on Super User Jan 27, 2020 by Titaniumammas69

2 Answers

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I had the same issue and tried to fix the problem by deleting the catroot2 folder which did not help. Instead I tried a post from the official German Microsoft support: https://answers.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/forum/all/ich-bekomme-immer-den-fehlercode-0x8024a105-nach/c547c506-5082-4c8a-85cb-a20811957472

In short:

  1. Start cmd as admin.

  2. Stop all Windows Update related services:

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    
  3. Backup the folders C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and C:\Windows\System32\catroot2.

  4. Clean the content of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and C:\Windows\System32\catroot2.  You will need some tries. Sometimes the services restart automatically, so stop them again if the deletion is blocked.

  5. Start the services:

    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver
    
  6. In best case, restart the computer, but in my case I hit update and it took a long time but then it worked.

answered on Super User Jun 20, 2020 by Andi • edited Jun 20, 2020 by G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica'
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General Windows Update fixes:

  • Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
    This is done in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter

  • Rename the Update folders by entering the following commands in an elevated Command Prompt:

    net stop wuauserv
    CD %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
    Ren Download Download.old
    net start wuauserv
    

    Reboot before trying again.

  • Check that the BITS service is started
    This is done by running services.msc, where the service is named "Background Intelligent Transfer Service". Start it manually if it is not started.

  • If none of the above have helped, force the issue by doing offline upgrade to the latest version. For details see the article How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade.

  • If the last step also fails, repeat the installation while booting in Safe mode.

answered on Super User Jan 27, 2020 by harrymc

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