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Window 10 is probably the best operating system that Microsoft has developed yet. It combines a lightweight application with powerful security features to bring you a highly efficient operating system on your computer. Hotfixes and regular updates help ensure that your PC is up-to-date in terms of hardware and software configuration, while maintaining maximum security. However, Windows 10 comes with its disadvantages, and these are mainly the many errors it generates during installation. One of the following errors is error 0x8024200D when updating Windows.

After the update files have been downloaded and the installation is in progress, many users have received a 0x8024200D error. What does it mean? In this article, we will tell you what is the error 0x8024200D and how you can get rid of it and continue installing your Windows update.

How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x8024200D

Solution 1: Apply Windows Update Troubleshooter

This is the first solution because the Windows Update Troubleshooter is Microsoft’s official solution for dealing with Windows 10 update errors. Download and run this troubleshooter from the official Microsoft website.

1. Download the Windows Update Troubleshooting Tool
2. Run the convenience store
3. It will take a few minutes to resolve the Windows 10 update error
4. Finally, you will receive the message if the problem is resolved.
5. Now check if Windows 10 error 0x8024200d is fixed. Otherwise, follow the next solution.

Solution 2: Remove Peripheral Drivers

1. Go to the search option and search for the restore point Create
2. Go into the properties of the system.
3. Go to the System Protection tab at the bottom of the list and click Create.
4. In the Description section, enter a description and create a restore point.
5. Click the right mouse button on Start and open the Device Manager.
6. Remove all devices (except the mouse and keyboard).
7. Now access the associated drivers and delete them one by one (sound, printer, pen, scanner, webcam, etc.).
8. Restart your system and try to update again.
9. After the update, reinstall the system drivers.

Solution 3: Uninstall third-party Antivirus

Sometimes an antivirus can prevent the process of upgrading your system. This usually happens because of the internal conflict.

A third-party antivirus or antimalware program may accidentally delete or block certain update files. Therefore, it is recommended to remove a third-party antivirus program and try to upgrade your system.

Hope you are now able to install the update without error 0x8024200d on Windows 10.

Solution 4: Erase the Current Downloaded Update and Download the Windows Update Files Again

If none of the fixes listed above are right for you, remove the currently downloaded update and download it again to fix error 0x8024200d.

Follow the steps to do it:

1. Boot your system in safe mode,
2. Press the restart button and hold down the F4 key (this key may vary depending on your PC), then select Safe Mode.
3. Now, navigate to “C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution \ Download”. In this path, the downloaded update files are stored.
4. Erase all contents in this folder. Restart your computer in normal mode.
5. Go to the Settings> Update and Security page.
6. Choose “Check for Updates” and run the update process again.
7. Now your Windows starts downloading files again.