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How to solve the error code 0x8024402f: Windows Update encountered an error while installing updates in Windows Server 2019

There are several steps you can take to solve the error code 0x8024402f 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: Temporarily disable any third-party antivirus software you have installed and try running Windows Update again.
  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 website.
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