Fix 0x8024A004 Windows Update error
Oct 23, 2026
According to some users, Windows Update Error 0x8024A004 is stopping them from updating to the latest version of the Operating System. According to them, Windows is able to download the update but shows an error message when installing the same. More often than not, this error code appears when updating to the late Feature Update like from Windows 11 2022.
0x8024A004 – WU_E_AU_PAUSED, Automatic Updates was unable to process incoming requests because it was paused.
If you encountered Windows Update Error 0x8024A004, follow the solutions mentioned below to resolve the issue.
1] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
2] Unpause Windows Update
3] Check the status of all Windows Update related Services
4] Use DISM to repair Windows Update components
5] Reset Windows Update Component
6] Install Windows 11 Feature Update using ISO
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
0:43 Unpause Windows Updates
0:57 Check status of all Winodws Update related services
1:21 DISM Scan
1:46 Reset Winodws Update components
Learn more on https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-update-error-0x8024a004-fixed
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