How to resolve error code 0x80244022: Windows Update encountered an issue while checking for updates in Windows Server 2019
Follow these steps to resolve error code 0x80244022 when checking for updates in Windows Server 2019:
- Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is connected to the internet without any connectivity problems.
- Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
- Clear the Windows Update cache: Run 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 - Disable third-party antivirus software: Temporarily turn off any third-party antivirus programs and try checking for updates again.
- Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, select Windows Update, and follow the instructions to run the troubleshooter.
- Manually download and install updates: If the issue persists, download and install updates manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.