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0x8024D00C

When searching for available updates on the Update site, you see the 0x8024D00C error
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=55&ln=en&IsMu=True

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site on a Windows XP-based computer: "Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914226

Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page. Additionally, you see "[Error number: 0x8024D00C]" in the upper-right corner of the Web page.

Additional information -
  1. If you have any of these programs, they can affect Windows Update:-

    Download Accelerator
    GetRight
    Browser Blaster
    BitTorrent
    eMule
    Sygate Personal Firewall
    Norton Internet Security
    Freedom Firewall
    Zone Alarm Firewall
  2. Check these services to make sure they are configured correctly:-

    Click Start, select Run, type: services.msc
    OK.

    Check that "Cryptographic Services" service is set to automatic and started.

    Check the service "Automatic Updates", now click on the Log On tab, ensure the option "Local System account" is selected and the option "Allow service to interact with desktop" is unchecked.

    Also check to see if the service has been enabled on the listed Hardware Profile. If not, click the Enable button to enable it.

    Click on the tab "General "; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic", click the button "Start" under "Service Status" to start the service.

    Check the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) by repeating the above steps.
  3. Another suggestion is to rename/delete the SoftwareDistribution folder but you will lose your WU History listing on the website (not important). If everything is working okay again you can delete the renamed 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:

    1. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.
    2. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
    3. 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.

  4. You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

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