{"id":4395,"date":"2020-12-07T11:04:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T11:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=4395"},"modified":"2025-01-30T09:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:17:11","slug":"how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070424","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070424\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x80070424"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever experienced the Windows Update error 0x80070424 on your PC? It often happens as you try to update your computer system. If you have attempted to fix it and you are still searching for a solution, read this guide &#8211; it offers steps on how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_the_Windows_Update_Error_0x80070424_Appear\"><\/span>Why Does the Windows Update Error 0x80070424 Appear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The error code 0x80070424 shows up when you are trying to update your PC. Windows Update is an essential part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Through it, updates are downloaded and installed on the computer. The process requires certain services to run in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick review shows that the 0x80070424 Windows 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/all\/windows-update-error-0x80070424\/6511a332-7de3-4f10-b823-49b6dae86b9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">error message<\/a> is a frequent occurrence among Windows PCs. Numerous discussions boil down to a couple of reasons for why it happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain system processes required for updating are not running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update files are not registered in the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While these are the most common problems, there may be several others as well. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to fix each of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Windows_Update_Error_0x80070424_Solution_Steps\"><\/span>The Windows Update Error 0x80070424: Solution Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you proceed, please take note that fixing errors like this requires you to make some changes to your PC system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure that you can do everything correctly, it makes sense to use a specially designed program. Run the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070424\/\">PC Repair tool<\/a> by Outbyte &#8211; it will scan your system files, detect the ones that are corrupted, and delete them. It will also improve the overall performance of your computer by making it run faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"download-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/download\/\">Download PC Repair<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Register_Important_DLL_Files\"><\/span>Step 1: Register Important DLL Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the features required for the smooth Windows update process is the correct functioning of the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS). If some of its files are not registered, this may cause issues like the error code 0x80070424. To register the DLL files of BITS, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the Menu button or press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd> on your keyboard and select Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">regsvr32 Qmgr.dll \/s<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the task is complete, return to the Run tab and type <code class=\"inline\">regsvr32 Qmgrprxy.dll \/s<\/code>. Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/regsvr32-qmgr.png\" alt=\"regsvr32 Qmgr.dll \/s command\n\" class=\"wp-image-4427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/regsvr32-qmgr.png 396w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/regsvr32-qmgr-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you place the spaces correctly \u2013 just copy the lines from here to make sure you enter commands properly. After you are done registering these DLL files, restart your PC and try running Windows Update once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Check_Certain_Services\"><\/span>Step 2: Check Certain Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may receive the error code 0x80070424 when important processes, like BITS, on your computer are stopped. To fix this, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the Menu button or press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd> on your keyboard and select Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">services.msc<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> \u2013 it should take you to the Services module.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the Services(Local) list, locate the <strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service<\/strong> line and right-click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/background-intelligent-transfer-service.png\" alt=\"Background Intelligent Transfer Service Settings\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/background-intelligent-transfer-service.png 769w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/background-intelligent-transfer-service-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the service\u2019s status: if it is stopped, click the <strong>Start option<\/strong> from the menu list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the same Services list, locate the <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> line. Right-click on it as well and change the status to <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update.png\" alt=\"Windows Update Settings\" class=\"wp-image-4431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update.png 711w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, locate the <strong>Workstation service<\/strong> on the list and start it using the same approach.<br>Now that you have all the necessary processes running, you may restart your PC and check if the Windows Update error 0x80070424 remains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Tweak_the_Windows_Registry\"><\/span>Step 3: Tweak the Windows Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes restrictions associated with Windows Update are imposed by the Windows Registry. Check if that\u2019s the issue and change the corresponding settings to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the Menu button or press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd> and select Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By following the path <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsUpdate<\/code> locate the list of registry files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the <strong class=\"text-break\">DisableWindowsUpdateAccess DWORD<\/strong>. Double-click on it to edit its value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Value data line, enter <kbd>0<\/kbd> and click <kbd>OK<\/kbd>. You should restart your computer to make the changes work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-registry.png\" alt=\"Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsUpdate    settings in Registry editor\" class=\"wp-image-4433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-registry.png 574w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-registry-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Run_the_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Step 4: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, built-in Windows tools help to fix issues like the error code 0x80070424. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and see if it solves the problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open the Settings menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move to the <strong>Update&amp;Security tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left-hand menu, locate and click the <strong>Troubleshoot tab<\/strong> and click <strong>Additional Troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update.png\" alt=\"Windows Update&amp;Security: Troubleshoot\" class=\"wp-image-1137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update.png 821w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-update-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the Get up and running section, press <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and select the <strong>Run Troubleshooter option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting.png\" alt=\"Select the Run Troubleshooter option for Windows Update\" class=\"wp-image-4437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting.png 793w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting-285x160.png 285w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-troubleshooting-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will take some time for the process to finish. See the report to check whether the issue has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Run_SFC\"><\/span>Step 5: Run SFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the steps have worked for you, the problem may be rooted in system file errors. Try running the System File Checker (SFC) to see if it can repair your system files and solve the Windows 10 0x80070424 error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the Menu button or press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd> and select Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code> and press <kbd>OK<\/kbd> to open the Command Prompt. You should run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. Make sure you place the spaces correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the scan process to finish and take note of any information it provides.<br>In a good scenario, the SFC scan will detect and remove corrupted files that create errors in your system. If there are any issues that could not be solved, it may be a sign that you need to make serious changes to your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg\" alt=\"sfc-scannow command\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg 672w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-300x109.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever experienced the Windows Update error 0x80070424 on your PC? 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