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Fixing Error Code 0x8024402c: Handling Windows Update Issues in Server 2012 R2

Follow these steps to address the error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2012 R2:

  1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is actively connected to the internet without any network interruptions.
  2. Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
  3. Reset the Windows Update cache: Execute the following commands in Command Prompt as an administrator:
  4.      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
  5. Temporarily disable third-party antivirus: Third-party antivirus programs can sometimes obstruct Windows Update. Temporarily turn off your antivirus to check if it fixes the problem.
  6. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Control Panel, go to Troubleshooting, under System and Security, and select Fix problems with Windows Update.
  7. Manually check for updates: Go to the Settings app, select Update & Security, and click on Check for updates to see if any are available.

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