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Overcoming Error Code 0x8024402c: Windows Update Issues on Server 2008 R2

To address the error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2008 R2, follow these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure that your server has a stable internet connection, as disruptions can affect Windows Update.
  2. Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to Start > Run, enter 'services.msc', and press Enter. Find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose 'Restart'.
  3. Temporarily disable the firewall: Turn off your firewall temporarily to see if it is blocking Windows Update. If the update succeeds, consider setting a specific firewall exception for Windows Update.
  4. Conduct a malware scan: Use your antivirus software to perform a thorough scan of the system to eliminate any malware that might interfere with the update process.
  5. Reset Windows Update components: Execute the following commands in an administrator Command Prompt to reset the update components:
     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: If automated updates fail, manually check for updates by going to Start > Control Panel > Windows Update and selecting 'Check for updates'.

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