How to Fix 0x8024a21e Windows Update Error

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There are various reasons behind the update error. Most of the time, it is just the fact that Windows Update services are disabled. You can easily enable them the issue will be resolved. However, it is not the only reason, one of the other major causes for the update error is corrupted files. Either your system files are corrupted or the update files are corrupted. The good news is, even they can be repaired and we are going to show how hereinafter.

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Make sure that BITS and Windows Update Services are running
  1. Press Windows key + X on your keyboard, and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the context menu.
  2. Issue the following command into the PowerShell:
    net start bits
    net start wuauserv
  3. Go to Settings » Updates & Security » and try to download/install the update again.
Clear Windows 10 Update Cache
  1. Click on the Start and type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt in the search result, and select Run as Administrator.
  2. Type the following command into the command prompt window and hit enter:
    net stop wuauserv
  3. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory:
    C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload

    • Make sure “Show hidden files” is turned off:
      • Click on the Start button.
      • Type file explorer options, and select it from the search results.
      • Click the View tab.
      • Make sure Hidden files and folder setting is set to “Don’t show hidden files, folders. or drives”.
  4. Delete all contents of the above-mentioned Download directory.
  5. Run Command Prompt as Administrator again
  6. Issue the following command in the command prompt window and hit enter:
    net start wuauserv
  7. Restart your computer.
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
  1. Windows 11
    • Hit Win + I to open Settings.
    • Go to System.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    • Then, click on the Run button associated with Windows Update.
  2. Windows 10
    • Open Settings.
    • Go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooter.
    • Click on Windows Update and then select Run this troubleshooter.

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