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80092004 Windows Update Error: How to Fix It
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
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Windows Update errorsare uncommon and usually point toward an issue at the user’s end. But there have been cases when the update itself was buggy and, subsequently, the problem was widespread. One such is the80092004update error.
When unable to install updates, the situation becomes problematic, given users miss out on the latest features and security patches.
But our experts did manage to identify the problem and came up with solutions that helped others. Keep reading to find out!
What is error code 8009204 Windows Update?
The code80092004indicates that the PC couldn’t find the correct cryptographic values in the update and, as a result, rejected it. This is because Microsoft stopped signing packages with SHA-1 and only uses SHA-2 ever since August’19. And if Windows looks for the former, the error code appears.
Here are a few reasons you might encounter the error:
How do I fix error code 80092004?
Before we head to the tricky fixes, here are a few quick ones:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Run the built-in troubleshooters
The quickest way to fix the80092004update error in Windows is to run the built-in troubleshooters. These built-in utilities automatically identify and resolve the underlying cause, requiring minimal effort from the user.
However, you have more effective methods to troubleshoot your PC, and that is withdedicated system repair softwarethat can fix faulty files in minutes.
2. Run the DISM and SFC scan
Corrupt system filesare another reason for the problem, andrunning the DISM tooland SFC scan should get things up and running.
3. Reset Windows Update components
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dllregsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dllregsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dllregsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dllregsvr32.exe /s browseui.dllregsvr32.exe /s jscript.dllregsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dllregsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dllregsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dllregsvr32.exe /s softpub.dllregsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dllregsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dllregsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dllregsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dllregsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dllregsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dllregsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dllregsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dllregsvr32.exe /s ole32.dllregsvr32.exe /s shell32.dllregsvr32.exe /s initpki.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dllregsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dllregsvr32.exe /s wups.dllregsvr32.exe /s wups2.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dllregsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dllregsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dllregsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dllregsvr32.exe /s muweb.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll
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Run these two commands to reset the network settings:netsh winsock resetnetsh winsock reset proxy
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Finally, use these commands to restart the services you disabled earlier:net start bitsnet start wuauservnet start appidsvcnet start cryptsvc
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Once done, restart the computer for the changes to apply.
Fixing the corrupt update componentsshould help with the80092004Windows Update error, and you should now be able to install the latest version. Also, if this seems too complex, you can alwaysrun a reset script.
4. Use the Microsoft Update Catalog
When the previous methods fail to fix80092004in Windows 11, you can always manually install the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
5. Perform an in-place upgrade
As a last resort, you can always perform an in-place upgrade to get rid of80092004and a bunch of other issues without losing the saved files and apps. Besides, the processboosts the system’s performanceby eliminating many minor problems.
After you have fixed the error, check thebest Windows security settingsfor a safer OS experience.
For any queries or to share another solution with us, drop a comment below.
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
