How to resolve error code 0x8024402c: Windows Update error in Windows Server 2019

To resolve error code 0x8024402c in Windows Server 2019, try these steps:

1. Verify your internet connection: Ensure your server has internet access without connectivity problems.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open Services, find Windows Update, right-click, and choose Restart.
3. Clear the Windows Update cache: Launch Command Prompt as an administrator 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 software: Sometimes, external antivirus programs can block Windows Update. Temporarily disable your antivirus to check if this fixes the problem.
5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Open Settings, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, select Windows Update, and click Run the troubleshooter.
6. Download and install updates manually: If necessary, download and install updates directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Following these steps should help you fix error code 0x8024402c and successfully download updates on Windows Server 2019.