The Windows 10 Update Error “0x8024a206” can be encountered while downloading, installing, or updating Windows. This particular limitation is faced due to corrupted Windows Update downloads, infected/damaged system files, or internet connection issues.

How to Resolve Windows 10 Update Error 0x8024a206?

The Windows 10 Update Error can be resolved via the below-stated methodologies:

• Analyze the Network Connection.
• Execute/Run the “Windows Update Troubleshooter”.
• Run “SFC” Scan.
• Restore Health via “DISM” Scan.
• Reset Windows Update Components.
• Run the System in Clean Boot Mode.

Fix 1: Analyze the Network Connection

Mostly, the Windows update limitations are encountered when there are internet connectivity issues. Therefore, analyze your internet connection by browsing the sites. Also, if the system is integrated with a VPN, disconnect and then try installing the updates.

Fix 2: Execute the “Windows Update Troubleshooter”

The discussed limitation corresponds to “Windows Update”. Therefore, running the relevant troubleshooter also resolves the issue. To run/execute the Windows update troubleshooter, apply the below-provided steps:

Step 1: Open the “Troubleshoot Settings”

First, open the “Troubleshoot settings”:

Now, in the opened pop-up, redirect to the stated option:

Step 2: Initiate/Execute the Troubleshooter

Finally, click on the stated button to run/execute the troubleshooter:

Fix 3: Run “SFC” Scan

The “SFC” scans all the files in the system, thereby replacing the infected/malware files with cached copies. To run this scan, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Open “Command Prompt”

Open the admin command prompt:

Step 2: Execute “SFC” Scan

Now, enter the below-given command to locate the corrupted/malware files:

Fix 4: Restore Health via DISM Scan

The affected health of the system can also cause the update “0x8024a206” limitation. Therefore, restore the system’s health by running the below-stated command:

Fix 5: Reset Windows Update Components

The corrupted Windows update components can also result in the discussed “0x8024a206” limitation while downloading the updates. Therefore, resetting these components via cmd restarts the crucial BITS, Cryptographic, and Windows Update services etc., thereby resolving the error.

Step 1: Stop the “wuauserv” ServiceFirst, halt/stop the “wuauserv” service via the following command:

Step 2: Halt/Stop “cryptSvc” Service

Here, stop the “cryptSvc” service:

Step 3: Stop “bits” Service

Now, stop this particular service:

Step 4: Stop/Halt Windows Installer “msiserver” Service

Halt/Stop the “msiserver” service using the following command:

Step 5: Delete the Contents in the “SoftwareDistribution” Folder

Now, navigate to the “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution” path and delete all the directories and files in the “SoftwareDistribution” folder:

Step 6: Restart the Stopped Services

Lastly, restart the stopped services by entering the below-provided commands one-by-one:

The below cmdlet restarts the “Windows Update” service:

The below cmdlet starts the “Cryptographic” service again:

The below-applied cmdlet re-initiates the “BITS” service:

This cmdlet restarts/reinitiates the “Windows Installer” service:

Fix 6: Run the Laptop/PC in Clean Boot Mode

The “Clean Boot” mode identifies/detects the program(s) and driver(s) making issues. Therefore, run/execute the system in this mode to fix the discussed abnormalities in Windows PC via the below-listed steps:

Step 1: Open “System Configuration”

Input “msconfig” in the below-given Run box to redirect to the “System Configuration”:

Step 2: Open “Services” Tab

Here, open the “Services” pop-up, check the checkbox and hit the highlighted button:

Step 3: Open “Startup” Tab

Open the “Startup” tab. Here, hit the stated link:

Lastly, disable the enabled applications one by one:

Lastly, restart the system and analyze the changes.

Conclusion

The Windows 10 Update Error can be resolved by analyzing the network connection, executing the “Windows Update Troubleshooter”, running the “SFC” scan, restoring health via DISM scan, resetting the “Windows Update Components”, or running the system in “Clean Boot” mode.