Fix Windows 11 Update Download Error 0x8024a206

1. Restart your computer:

   • Click the Start button, select the Power icon, and then choose "Restart."

2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:

   • Open Settings (Windows key + I).
   • Click "System," then "Troubleshoot," then "Other troubleshooters."
   • Find "Windows Update" and click "Run." Follow on-screen instructions.

3. Check your internet connection:

   • Verify Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection.
   • Restart router/modem.
   • Test with a wired connection if possible.
   • Run a speed test in your browser.

4. Reset Windows Update components:

   • Open Command Prompt as administrator.
   • Enter these commands, pressing Enter after each:
     • net stop wuauserv
     • net stop cryptSvc
     • net stop bits
     • net stop msiserver
     • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old¹
     • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
     • net start wuauserv
     • net start cryptSvc
     • net start bits
     • net start msiserver²
     • exit
   • Restart³ your computer.

5. Check disk space:

   • Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
   • Check free space on C: drive.
   • Delete unnecessary files, or use Disk Cleanup.

6. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM:

   • Open Command Prompt as administrator.
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
   • After, enter these commands, pressing Enter after each:
     • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
     • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
     • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth⁴
   • Restart your computer.

7. Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall:

   • Disable your antivirus and firewall software.
   • Try running Windows Update.
   • Re-enable them after.

8. Check Windows Update services:

   • Press Windows key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
   • Find "Windows Update," right-click, select "Properties."
   • Set "Startup type" to "Automatic."
   • If "Service status" is "Stopped," click "Start."
   • Repeat for "Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)" and "Cryptographic Services."
   • Restart computer.

9. In-Place Upgrade/Repair Install:

   • Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft.
   • Mount the ISO.
   • Run "setup.exe."
   • Choose "Keep personal files and apps."
   • Follow on screen instructions.