How to solve the error code 0x8024402c: Windows Update encountered an error while downloading updates in Windows Server 2019

There are several steps you can take to solve the error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2019:

1. Check your internet connection: Make sure your server is connected to the internet and that there are no connectivity issues.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app and locate the Windows Update service. Right-click on it and select Restart.
3. Clear the Windows Update cache: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type 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: Sometimes, third-party antivirus software can interfere with Windows Update. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and see if that resolves the issue.
5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Select Windows Update and click on Run the troubleshooter.
6. Manually download and install updates: If all else fails, you can try manually downloading and installing the updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error code 0x8024402c and successfully download updates on your Windows Server 2019.