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Troubleshooting Guide for 0x8024401c Error: Windows Server 2016 Update Issues

To rectify the error code 0x8024401c on Windows Server 2016, follow these comprehensive steps:

  1. Verify internet connectivity: Confirm that your server maintains a stable internet connection without disruptions.
  2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click, and choose Restart.
  3. Temporarily disable any non-Microsoft antivirus: Non-Microsoft antivirus programs can obstruct Windows Update. Deactivate your antivirus briefly and attempt the update once more.
  4. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings application, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot, choose Windows Update, and initiate the troubleshooter.
  5. Clear out the Windows Update cache: Execute the following commands as an administrator in Command Prompt:
         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
  6. Manually check for updates: Open the Settings app, navigate to Update & Security > Windows Update, and click on Check for updates to proceed with the update process.

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