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Resolving Error Code 0x8024401c: Troubleshooting Windows Update in Windows Server 2016

To address error code 0x8024401c in Windows Server 2016, follow these targeted solutions:

  1. Verify internet connectivity: Confirm that your server has a stable internet connection without any interruptions.
  2. Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
  3. Temporarily disable antivirus: Third-party antivirus programs can sometimes block Windows Update. Disable your antivirus briefly and attempt to update again.
  4. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings app, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, select Windows Update, and execute the troubleshooter.
  5. 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
  6. Manually check for updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates to initiate the update process.

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