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Windows Store is a major component of Windows 10, but unfortunately users reported certain problems with it. According to them, they are getting 0x80240024 error while trying to use Windows Store, so let’s see how to fix this error.

How to fix error 0x80240024 in Windows 10

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Fix: Windows Store error 0x80240024

Solution 1 – Stop all current downloads

According to users, this problem occurs when trying to download a certain application from the Windows Store. In order to fix the issue, users are suggesting to cancel all app downloads and to try downloading the application again. To cancel all currently active downloads do the following:

Open Windows Store. You can do that by pressing Windows Key + S, entering store and selecting Windows Store from the list.

Once the Windows Store opens click the little icon next to the search bar and choose Downloads and updates from the menu.

Solution 2 – Disable Sideload apps option

Users reported that having Sideload apps option enabled caused this error to appear, and in order to fix it you need to disable it. To do that follow these steps:

Navigate to For developers tab and select Windows Store apps.

After choosing this option you’ll be able to download apps only from Windows Store, and you’ll hopefully fix error 0x80240024.

Solution 3 – Check if your region is correct

Sometimes this error can appear if your region isn’t properly set, so be sure to check if your region isn’t changed. To check that do the following:

Now go to Region and language tab and be sure that the correct region is selected.

After selecting the correct region the issue should be completely fixed. In addition, you might want to try changing your region to United States, Canada or United Kingdom.

Solution 4 – Turn off Defer upgrades option

Several users reported that they managed to fix 0x80240024 error by turning off the Defer upgrades option. If you turn on Defer upgrades option you’ll postpone the download of certain new features that come with Windows updates, so let’s see how to turn this option off:

Go to Windows Update tab and click the Advanced options.

Uncheck the Defer upgrades option.

Alternatively, you can turn this option off by doing the following:

Press Windows Key + R and enter gpedit.msc. Press Enter or click OK.

In the right pane find Defer Upgrades and Updates and double click it.

Select Disable and click Apply and OK to save changes.

Solution 5 – Set your antivirus to gaming mode

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Few users reported that they managed to fix this problem by turning on the gaming mode in their antivirus software. According to them, after turning on gaming mode in Avast the problem was instantly fixed. If your antivirus doesn’t have gaming mode option, try to disable it and check if that fixes the problem.

Solution 6 – Reset Windows Store cache

Resetting the Windows Store is usually one of the most common solutions for various Store-related problems. And it might be helpful in this case, as well.

It’s a quite simple task to do, but if you’re not sure how to initiate it, just follow these instructions:

Solution 7 – Use the Store Troubleshooter

As Windows 10 Creators Update was released more than a year ago, you should be using it already. If you’re using Windows 10 Creators Update (or later), you have a powerful troubleshooting tool at your fingertips. Here’s how to use that Troubleshooter to deal with Windows Store issues:

Solution 8 – Run the SFC Scan

If the above-mentioned troubleshooter didn’t get the job done, we’re going to try another one. You guessed it, the troubleshooting tool I’m talking about is the famous SFC scan. You can use the SFC scan for troubleshooting various system issues, and this Store problem is one of them.

In case you’re not sure how to run the SFC scan, just follow the instructions below:

Type in the following command and press Enter: sfc/scannow

Solution 9 – Use DISM

If using the SFC scan didn’t get the job done, we’re going to try with a more advanced troubleshooting tool in form of DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management). Here’s how to run DISM in Windows 10:

Solution 10 – Reinstall the Windows Store

And finally, the one last thing that’s left to do is reinstalling the Windows Store. You can do that with a simple PowerShell command. Here’s how:

Error 0x80240024 can cause you certain problems while trying to download applications from the Windows Store, but we hope you managed to fix it by using one of our solutions.

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