Are you currently experiencing problems with Windows Update? One of the most common error codes of Windows Update is error '0x8024800A'.
Windows Update is a feature that is included in Windows OS and it is used to update the operating system. It is an important feature because it helps to protect your computer from malicious software and malware. However, you need to know how to use Windows Update properly if you want to keep your computer safe.
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Microsoft's answer: The caller attempted to add an update that used an unknown update handler
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Windows Update is a useful feature that can be used to keep your computer updated. However, there are times when you might encounter an error with Windows Update. You might encounter an error code 0x8024800a if you are trying to update the operating system on your computer.
The problem can be caused by a network issue or it can be caused by an issue with your computer or your internet connection. This error can occur because the download or installation of Windows Update fails. The problem can also occur if your computer is unable to communicate with the server. This error can prevent you from updating the operating system on your computer.
To fix this error, you need to try a few solutions.
First, try disabling the auto update feature of Windows Update. You can do this by going to the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. In the Windows Update window, select Change settings and then select Turn off auto-update.
If this still does not work, you can try resetting the Windows update components. To do this, you can use the Windows Update Troubleshooter. This is a utility that can be used to reset the Windows Update components and fix the problem automatically.
You can also try renaming the Software distribution folder. To do this, you should stop the Windows Update service. To do this, go to the Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services. Then right-click on the Windows Update service and select Stop.
After you have stopped the service, go to the Start menu and open the Command Prompt. Then type in the following command and press Enter:
net stop wuauserv
cd %systemroot%
ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
net start wuauserv
After you have restarted the service, try installing Windows Update again.
If you still have issues with the program, then you can contact Microsoft Customer Support. The Microsoft Customer Support team can help you find a solution for the problem, and they can also help you find a solution for other issues. To contact Microsoft Customer Support, visit their official website. A Microsoft Customer Support representative will help you solve the problem.
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