Addressing Error 0x8024401f: Troubleshooting Windows Update in Windows Server 2022

To address the error code 0x8024401f on Windows Server 2022, follow these structured steps:

1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure that your server has a stable connection to the internet and check for any disruptions.
2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Utilise the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings application, proceed to Update & Security > Troubleshoot, select the Windows Update option, and initiate the troubleshooter.
4. Purge the Windows Update cache: Launch the Command Prompt with administrative privileges and execute 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

5. Deactivate any non-Microsoft antivirus: On occasion, antivirus solutions not from Microsoft may obstruct Windows Update. Deactivate your antivirus briefly to check if the problem is resolved.
6. Inspect for corrupt system files: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and input the following command:

   sfc /scannow

   This command will check for corrupted files within your system and repair them as required.
7. Execute a clean boot: Interference from third-party software can affect Windows Update. Perform a clean boot by disabling all non-Microsoft services and startup programs. If the error resolves, you can reactivate services and programs one at a time to identify the culprit.