Resolving Error 0x80244022 in Windows Server 2019 Update

If you encounter the error code 0x80244022 while updating Windows Server 2019, follow these practical steps:

1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure that your server has a stable connection to the internet without any interruptions.
2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, locate Windows Update, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Refresh the Windows Update cache: Execute the following commands in Command Prompt with administrative rights:

    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. Deactivate third-party antivirus: Briefly disable any installed third-party antivirus software and attempt the update process again.
5. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings application, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, choose Windows Update, and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Directly download and implement updates: Should the above measures not resolve the issue, manually acquire and apply updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.