Re: Error Code: 0x8024001D

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0x8024001D -2145124323 WU_E_INVALID_UPDATE
an update had bogus metadata

Clear out your temporary internet files.

Remove WU downloads from the temporary folder:-

Stop the Automatic Updates service

Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.

Delete the contents of the Download folder
Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
Click OK.
Open the Download folder.
Delete all contents of the Download folder.
Close the window.

Start the Automatic Updates service
Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.

By deleting the contents of the Download folder - you have removed any downloaded
updates.

If that doesn't work then you'll need to rename the softwaredistribution folder:

Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder

Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.

Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder: a. Click Start, click Run, type
%systemroot%, and then click OK.
b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.

Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.


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"MikeH" <MikeH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20DE79E3-8CD1-4260-BEB9-599281520E8B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| When searching for available updates on the Update site, I receive the
| 0x8024001D error.
|
| My system is running Windows XP SP2 with Internet Explorer 6.
|
| I don't use a proxy server to access the internet.
|
| I use Trend Micro PC-cillin 2006 Firewall plus Windows XP firewall on my
| dialup connection.
|
| What does this code mean and how can I get a list of available updates?


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