Microsoft regularly provides Windows updates and hotfixes for its consumers. Windows 10 is no exception to these updates. In fact, these updates are mandatory in Windows 10 (there is no option to disable them). Windows 10 it may be the best operating system Microsoft has developed so far, but still presents many challenges for its users. A very common problem that most of the users complain about is the malfunction of Windows updates. If the update doesn't freeze, it is likely to show errors. Sometimes, when the update is complete, your PC may start to malfunction.
One of those errors is Error 0x8024002E. This error appears as a pop-up window during a Windows update. The same error can also appear in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) when downloading an update. WSUS is Microsoft application software that downloads Windows updates from the Microsoft Update website and then distributes them to computers on a network.
Error 0x8024002E can sometimes go unnoticed. However, professionals can identify the error in the system event log files. To check the system log files from Eventviewer, press the start key + R to open the run, type eventvwr.exe in run textbox and hit Enter.
In this article, we will tell you what 0x8024002E is, what it means and why it happens when downloading Windows updates. Next we will give you the solutions to correct this error.
What does error 0x8024002E mean?
Error 0x8024002E is a Windows update or WSUS error that prevents you from downloading Windows updates to your standalone computer or company computers. 0x8024002E usually means “WU_E_WU_DISABLED Access to an unmanaged server is not allowed”. Since you have been denied access to your computer, this basically means your download has finished.
This is usually due to incorrect input. You may need to restart your router and computer to continue the update. In most cases, this is due to malware that could be blocking Windows Update or WSUS access to Microsoft servers. Residues of a virus attack may also have altered the Windows Update application registry. This means that you will not have permission to access Microsoft's servers..
Then, we list working solutions for error 0x8024002E. If the method 1 it does not work, try the method 2.
Method 1: Windows Update troubleshooting
Run the system troubleshooter to troubleshoot the Windows Update application. The troubleshooter will find errors that are preventing Windows Update from running properly and will fix them automatically. It is possible that some errors, like internet connection, need to be corrected manually.
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Go to control panel
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Troubleshooting search
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Click View All and choose Windows Update
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Let the troubleshooter complete the scan and correct
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Restart your PC if prompted
Method 2: edit the Windows Update registry
In the event that a virus or malware attack has altered the Windows Update registry, this method will solve the problem.
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Press the Windows key / start key + R to open the run
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In the Run text box, type regedit and hit Enter
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Find the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEN-SoftwareN-PoliciesN-MicrosoftN-WindowsNWindowsUpdate
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If the value of DisableWindowsUpdateAccess is 1, set it to 0.
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Validate the change by closing "Regedit"
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Restart the Windows update service
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Try to download the Windows update again
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You may need to restart your computer if you are prompted for the changes to take effect.
If the problem persists, manual windows update might fix it. On the other hand, if you know the exact update you are looking for, you can find it on the Microsoft Update Catalog page. and download it through Internet Explorer without having to go through Windows Update.
