How to resolve error code 0x80244022: Windows Update error in Windows Server 2019

Here are several methods to fix error code 0x80244022 during Windows Server 2019 update checks:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server has internet access and there are no network issues.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open Services, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Clear the Windows Update cache: Launch Command Prompt as an admin and enter these 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: Temporarily turn off any third-party antivirus software and attempt the update again.
5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Open Settings, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Choose Windows Update and follow the instructions to run the troubleshooter.
6. Manually download and install updates: If none of the above works, download and install updates directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog.