Troubleshooting Error Code 0x8024402c on Windows Server 2012 R2

Follow these actions to address the error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2012 R2:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure that your server has an active internet connection without any issues.
2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Purge the Windows Update cache: Launch the Command Prompt with administrative rights and input 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. Deactivate any third-party antivirus: Occasionally, antivirus programs can obstruct the Windows Update process. Temporarily deactivate your antivirus and check if the issue is resolved.
5. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Control Panel, select Troubleshooting, then under System and Security, choose Fix problems with Windows Update.
6. Manually search for updates: Open the Settings application, go to Update & Security, and click on Check for updates to see if there are available updates.