In this article, we will discuss the error 0x8024043D WU_E_SERVICEPROP_NOTAVAIL in Windows 10 and provide instructions on how to fix it. This error code usually indicates a problem with the Windows Update service, preventing it from accessing necessary properties. It is important for Windows 10 users to understand this error and how to resolve it in order to ensure their system is up to date and secure.
Examples:
Example 1: Reset Windows Update Components
- Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
- Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop cryptSvc
- net stop bits
- net stop msiserver
- Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders by running the following commands:
- ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
- Restart the Windows Update service by entering the following commands:
- net start wuauserv
- net start cryptSvc
- net start bits
- net start msiserver
- Close the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell and check if the error is resolved.
Example 2: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Go to "Update & Security" and select "Troubleshoot" from the left menu.
- Click on "Windows Update" and then click on "Run the troubleshooter".
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
- Restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.