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:
- Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is actively connected to the internet without any network interruptions.
- Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
- Reset the Windows Update cache: Execute the following commands in Command Prompt as an administrator:
- 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.
- Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Control Panel, go to Troubleshooting, under System and Security, and select Fix problems with Windows Update.
- Manually check for updates: Go to the Settings app, select Update & Security, and click on Check for updates to see if any are available.
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