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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:

  1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server is connected to the internet without any connectivity problems.
  2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
  3. 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
  4. Disable third-party antivirus software: Temporarily turn off any third-party antivirus programs and try checking for updates again.
  5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, select Windows Update, and follow the instructions to run the troubleshooter.
  6. Manually download and install updates: If the issue persists, download and install updates manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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