Windows Update Error 0x8024800B – WU_E_DS_CANTDELETE

In this post, we’ll look at the Wndows Update Error Message “0x8024800B – WU_E_DS_CANTDELETE” that is usually displayed when things go wrong during the update process.

Note that this Windows Update error is application for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Error Message

0x8024800B – WU_E_DS_CANTDELETE

Windows Update Error Details

The update was not deleted because it is still referenced by one or more services.