When installing an update on Windows, sometimes you may encounter the Update error code 0x8024ce16. It may prevent you from installing pending updates or cumulative updates. While this is an uncommon Windows Update error, we have listed some solutions to help you fix the issue.
What is Windows Update Error 0x8024ce16?
The Windows Update error 0x8024ce16 may occur while trying to install an update and is caused due to inconsistencies in the Windows Update database. Corrupted or incompatible device drivers are one of the primary reasons for this.
Fix Windows Update Error 0x8024ce16
While you can use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to find and repair the issue, if that doesn’t work, follow the below troubleshooting methods we recommend to fix the Windows Update error for good:
- Update the device drivers
- Check Date and Time Settings
- Run DISM
- Check the Event Viewer
- Restart Windows Update Service
- Reset Catroot2 and SoftwareDistribution folders
- Reset Windows Update Components
- Download the update manually and install it.
1] Update the device drivers
In most cases, this error occurs due to a glitch in the graphics card or other device driver. It could be possible that the driver is faulty, and that’s interfering with the update installation. In this case, you should update the driver to the latest version to fix the Windows update error.
You can run Windows Updates and see if any Driver updates are available under Optional Updates. It’s a quicker and easier way
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2] Check date and time settings
If the date and time settings of your Windows PC are not correct, this can mess with the update installation and lead to the error. Therefore, make sure that you change the date and time on Windows 11 to the correct settings and fix the issue.
3] Run the DISM scan
If you still encounter the update error code 0x8024ce16, it could be due to corrupted system files. In this case, it’s suggested to run the DISM tool to repair the corrupted Windows update system files. However, for this, you would need to run a different DISM.exe command.
So, for this, open the elevated command prompt, run the below command, and hit Enter:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess
Once the command is successfully executed, close the command prompt and restart your PC to check if this has fixed the error.
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4] Check the Event Viewer
At the same time, make sure that you check the Windows Event Viewer since this usually keeps a record of the system processing data. You may find the exact event log which can be the possible culprit listed and thus, troubleshoot accordingly. You can also view the Event Logs in detail in the full Event Log view.
5] Restart the Windows Update service
In some cases, the Windows update error may occur if the related services like Windows Update, Windows Update Medic, Update Orchestrator Services, etc., are disabled. If yes, then make sure you enable all the services one by one.
For this, open the Windows Service Manager > right-click on each of the services below and click on Start or Restart to make sure they are all running:
- Windows Update
- DCOM Server Process Launcher
- RPC Endpoint Mapper
Also, double-click on the service to open its Properties window, and change the Startup type to Manual (Triggered) for the Windows Update service.
Next, change the Startup type to Automatic for the respective services below:
- Cryptographic Services
- DCOM Server Process Launcher
- RPC Endpoint Mapper
Now, change the Startup type to Manual for each of the services below:
- Windows Installer
- Windows Update Medic Services
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Also, make sure that you find the dependencies of the Windows Update services and check if they are running. If not, make sure you Start them.
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6] Reset Catroot2 and SoftwareDistribution folder
The Windows Update error code 0x8024ce16 may also show up due to Windows Update cache components that contain cache files required for update installation. These files are placed under the Catroot2 and SoftwareDisatribution folders.
7] Reset Windows Update Components
It is quite possible that the Windows Update components are corrupted and hence, you encounter the update error code 0x8024ce16. Since the update components are crucial in Windows Update, make sure you reset the Windows Update Component to fix the issue.
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8] Download the update manually and install it
If all of the above methods fail to fix the issue, try to download the update manually using the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
How do I fix error code 0x80242016?
Run the built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter first to fix the update error code 0x80242016 on Windows. If the issue persists, temporarily disable any non-critical third-party services and your proxy settings. To fix it manually, visit the Microsoft Update Catalog, download the relevant updates, and install them manually. This can effectively address the update error.
How do I get rid of the Windows Update error?
To fix a Windows Update error, try uninstalling the problematic update. For this, open the Run console > Type appwiz.cpl > View Installed Updates > Right-click on the update and select Uninstall. This will remove the faulty update and potentially resolve the error. Ensure your system is backed up before proceeding.
