What causes error 0x8024002d?

Users can’t install patch updates for which error 0x8024002d arises via Settings. To fix error 0x8024002d, we recommend applying the potential Windows 11 solutions below. Also, Microsoft nor anyone else has identified a specific cause for error 0x8024002d. However, this issue can arise for similar reasons other Window Update errors occur, such as the following:

There are corrupted system files – Updating Windows is a system process that can fail because of damaged system files. Corrupted data in the SoftwareDistribution folder – Corrupted (damaged) files in that cache can cause update errors to occur. Incorrectly configured or damaged update components – Some specific Windows Update components are damaged.

Now that we know what causes this problem, let’s start fixing it with the solutions below.

How can I fix the Windows Update error code 0x8024002d?

1. Open the troubleshooter for Windows Updates

2. Run SFC and DISM scans

The SFC and DISM scans will correct any system file problems or bad sectors on your drive.

3. Erase data in the SoftwareDistribution folder

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4. Reset update components

This simple batch script resets all Windows Update components, like the SoftwareDistribution folder, BTS service, Cryptographic Services, etc. We also have a complete guide on how to reset the update components and you will find more information.

5. Reset Windows 11 to factory defaults

If error 0x8024002d persists after going through resolutions one to four, we recommend resetting Windows. That final solution will restore Windows to factory settings. Most of your software will not be preserved after a reset, but you can at least select to keep user files. Have a look at our how-to reset Windows guide for further details. Those potential error 0x8024002d solutions will address some of the more probable causes for updates failing. There isn’t any widely confirmed fix for this issue, but the ones above are worth a try. Yet, there could be more ways to resolve that issue as well. Users who’ve found different ways to fix error 0x8024002d are welcome to share their solutions below.

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