Resolving Error Code 0x8024401c: Troubleshooting Windows Update in Windows Server 2016
To address error code 0x8024401c in Windows Server 2016, follow these targeted solutions:
- Verify internet connectivity: Confirm that your server has a stable internet connection without any interruptions.
- Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
- Temporarily disable antivirus: Third-party antivirus programs can sometimes block Windows Update. Disable your antivirus briefly and attempt to update again.
- Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings app, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, select Windows Update, and execute the troubleshooter.
- Clear the Windows Update cache: Launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute 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 - Manually check for updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates to initiate the update process.