Resolving Error 0x8024401c: Troubleshooting Windows Server 2019 Updates

Follow these effective strategies to address error code 0x8024401c on Windows Server 2019:

1. Verify your internet connectivity: Confirm that your server maintains a stable internet link, without disruptions.
2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services app, locate Windows Update, right-click and choose Restart.
3. Activate the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings app, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot, pick Windows Update, and initiate the troubleshooter.
4. Purge the Windows Update cache: Launch Command Prompt with admin rights and execute the following commands:

net stop wuauservnet 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. Suspend any non-Microsoft antivirus software: Briefly deactivate third-party antivirus solutions and attempt the Windows Update once more.
6. Inspect for corrupted system files: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute:

sfc /scannow 

This command checks for damaged system files and tries to mend them.

7. Consider a system restore: Should the prior actions fail, reverting to a system state when Windows Update was operational might be necessary.