How to fix Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203

Users are reporting update error 0x8024a203 when trying to update Windows 11. Due to this error, users are unable to install the latest update on their Windows 11 PC. Facing this problem is nothing to worry about as it is a fairly common issue. Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203 can be fixed with some troubleshooting steps and if you are looking for solutions for this problem, then you are in the right place.

Fix update error 0x8024a203 in Windows 11

In this article, we will discuss how you can fix Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203.

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

If you encounter this issue on Windows 11, try running the Windows Update troubleshooter. The Windows Update Troubleshooter helps you troubleshoot issues you encounter while updating Windows 11. To run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Press the key combination Windows + I to open the Settings app on your PC.
• Navigate to the Troubleshoot option on the System tab.
• Then click Other Troubleshooters. After that, click on the Run button next to Windows Update.

• Now follow the instructions on the screen and you should be able to run the Windows Update troubleshooter.

Restart essential services

Another thing to do is to restart the core services. If there are problems with services required for Windows update, try restarting the services. To do this, follow the steps given below:

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard and from the Start menu look for Services. Press Enter to open the Services app on your PC.
• In the Services app , look for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).
• Make sure the service is already running, if not right click on the service and select Restart.

• Now click on the drop-down menu next to startup type and select Automatic.
• Next, click Apply and then click OK.
• Do the same for the Windows Update service .
• After that, try to update Windows and you won’t run into the problem again.

Run SFC and DISM

You can also try running SFC and DISM. These tools help you troubleshoot issues you are facing on your Windows PC. Try running the SFC scan first and then DISM if the SFC scan didn’t fix the issue. To run an SFC scan, follow these steps:

• Open the Start menu on your PC by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard. In the Start menu , find CMD . Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Then, at the command prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter to run the SFC scan.

• Wait for the process to complete and then restart your computer to fix the problem.

If you are still facing Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203 on your PC, try running DISM. To run DISM, follow these steps:

• Launch Command Prompt with administrator privileges by following the steps given above.
• At the command prompt , type and run the following commands:

DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/CheckHealth
DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/ScanHealth
DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth

• Once the process is complete, restart your computer and the issue will be fixed.

Reset Windows Update components

Another thing to do is to reset Windows Update components. To update Windows Update components, follow these steps:

• Click the Start icon on the taskbar, and then from the Start menu that opens , search for Command Prompt. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator to launch Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
• Then type and run the following commands at the command prompt:
  • net stop
  • clean stop cryptSvc
  • clear stop bits
  • clean stop msserver
• Now open File Explorer on your PC by pressing the Windows + E key combination.
• In File Explorer navigate to the following locations one by one:
  • C:\Windows\System32\catroot2
  • C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
• Delete the contents of these folders.
• After that, enter and run the following commands at the command prompt:
  • clean start
  • clean start cryptSvc
  • clean start bits
  • clean start msserver
• After doing that, restart your computer and the issue should be fixed.

Manually install the update

Installing the update manually may also help resolve the issue you’re experiencing. To do this, follow the steps given below:

• First, write down the KB number of the update that failed to download. The update KB number can be found under Windows Update in the Settings app.
• Now go to the Microsoft Update Catalog by clicking on this link.
• Here, find the KB number in the search bar and click Search.
• You will find different updates for different devices/systems. Make sure you are downloading the correct update for your system type.
• Click the Download button to download the update and then install it.
• After installing the update, restart your computer and the issue should be fixed.

Perform an in-place upgrade

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try performing an in-place upgrade. To perform an in-place upgrade, follow these steps:

• Click this link to go to the official website of Microsoft Media Creation Tool. Download the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool from here.

• Launch the tool on your PC and then click Next when the terms and agreement page appears.
• Then select the Upgrade this PC now option and click Next.
• Now follow the instructions on the screen and you will be able to perform an in-place upgrade.

Conclusion

The above steps should most likely resolve the issue you’re experiencing. If you are facing Windows 11 update error 0x8024a203, you can follow the steps mentioned in this article and find a solution to this problem.