Steps to Fix Error Code 0x8024402c When You Update Windows 10/11

The Windows update error code 0x8024402c appears as a result of problems with Windows Update. It can be fixed by troubleshooting the update process, and also by using the System File Checker to check and repair any corrupted files.

Error Code 0x8024402c in Windows 10/11 is common for all the Windows Operating systems when you try to install the updates. It usually appears when Windows 10 or Windows 11 update system is broken or there are network related glitches.
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Reasons for this Error Code 0x8024402c:

Usual causes for this Windows 10 update error code 0x8024402c are communication failure over the Internet with Microsoft update servers.

Troubleshooting Steps for Windows Update Error Code 0x8024402c:

Disable the proxy internet connection and try again to install the update to fix this windows 11 update error code 0x8024402c.

The Procedure to Disable the Proxy Connection is as Follows:

  1. Firstly, Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools->Internet Options.
  2. Secondly, go to Connections and LAN Settings
  3. Finally, check to make sure the Proxy server is disabled.

Second case would be with your Antivirus. There are proxy settings enabled under your settings of any security programs that you may be using. If you cannot find the procedure to stop it, you can ask our techs on chat support to guide you.

Repair the Windows update services to fix Windows Update error 0x80024402c:

There are failed windows update services that could also cause you this error 0x80024402c while updating Windows. Try the below steps to repair Windows services:

Repairing Windows update services is not possible like you repair any windows apps from the add/remove programs. There is a procedure that you need to follow through command lines.

This requires the user to have administrator rights on his computer. As per the Microsoft set of rules defined on various Knowledge base articles, the steps are simplified as mentioned here to reset your windows update services.

NOTE: Following these steps carefully will not make any changes to your personal data or programs. It will only reset the Windows update services.

Solution Steps For Error Code 0x8024402c in Windows 10/11:

  1. Firstly, Open command prompt as administrator by right clicking on it.
  2. Secondly, go to c:\windows\
  3. Thirdly, rename software distribution folder to old
  4. Some cases it may not happen until you stop the windows update services
  5. To stop that, you can run a command-line “net stop wuauserv” and hit enter.
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  6. After this, followed by you can try to rename this folder software distribution to old
  7. Then you can restart the windows update service
  8. After that, use this command “Net start wuauserv” and hit enter.
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  9. Finally, check for updates now.

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