How to Fix Error Code 0x800f0906: Windows Couldn't Connect to the Internet in Windows Server 2012 R2

Follow these steps to resolve error code 0x800f0906 in Windows Server 2012 R2:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is online and that your network settings are correct.
2. Turn off the firewall: Temporarily disable your firewall to check if it's causing the connection issue.
3. Update your server: Confirm that your server has all the latest updates and patches installed.
4. Reset Windows Update components: Resetting these components may fix update process issues. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter 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. Use the System File Checker tool: This tool can identify and repair corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter:

        sfc /scannow

6. Run the DISM tool: The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool can repair the Windows image. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter:

        DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.