Resolving Error Code 0x80244022 During Windows Server 2019 Updates

To address error code 0x80244022 while updating Windows Server 2019, follow these practical steps:

1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure your server maintains a stable internet connection without any interruptions.
2. Reset the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, locate the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Purge the Windows Update cache: Execute the following commands as an administrator in the Command Prompt:

 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 non-Microsoft antivirus software: Briefly deactivate any non-Microsoft antivirus programs and attempt the update process once more.
5. Utilise the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings menu, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, then choose Windows Update and follow the instructions to run the troubleshooter.
6. Directly download and install updates: Should other methods fail, directly download and install updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.