How to fix error code 0x8024402f: Windows Update issue in Windows Server 2019
Here are several methods to fix error code 0x8024402f in Windows Server 2019:
- Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is online and that there are no connectivity problems.
- Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click, and select Restart.
- Clear the Windows Update cache: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter these commands:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver - Disable third-party antivirus: Temporarily turn off any third-party antivirus software and retry Windows Update.
- Use the Windows Update troubleshooter: Open Settings, go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, select Windows Update, and click Run the troubleshooter.
- Manually download and install updates: If needed, manually download and install updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.