How to Resolve Error Code 0x8024402c: Windows Update Issue in Windows Server 2008 R2

Here are several methods to resolve the error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2008 R2:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is online and there are no connectivity problems.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Go to Start > Run, type 'services.msc' and press Enter. Find the Windows Update service, right-click on it, and choose 'Restart'.
3. Disable your firewall: Temporarily turn off your firewall and attempt Windows Update again. If successful, you may need to create a firewall exception for Windows Update.
4. Scan for malware: Perform a comprehensive system scan with your antivirus software to detect any malware that could be affecting Windows Update.
5. Reset Windows Update components: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

   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. Check for updates manually: If none of the previous steps work, try manually checking for updates by going to Start > Control Panel > Windows Update > Check for updates.