How to Resolve Error Code 0x8024401f: Windows Update Issue in Windows Server 2022

Here are several steps you can follow to resolve error code 0x8024401f in Windows Server 2022:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is online and there are no connectivity problems.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click, and choose Restart.
3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Navigate to the Settings app, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Choose Windows Update and click on Run the troubleshooter.
4. Clear the Windows Update cache: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following 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

5. Disable third-party antivirus software: Sometimes, third-party antivirus programs can interfere with Windows Update. Temporarily disable your antivirus and check if the error persists.
6. Check for system file corruption: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command:

   sfc /scannow

   This command will scan your system for corrupted files and repair them if needed.
7. Perform a clean boot: Third-party software can sometimes interfere with Windows Update. Perform a clean boot by disabling all non-Microsoft services and startup programs. If the error is resolved, re-enable services and programs one at a time to identify the cause.