FIX: Windows Update 0x8024402f Error (SOLVED)
The Windows Update error 8024402F (Windows Update There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (ox8024402f)), is faced while trying to search and install the latest updates on a Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista computer.
The 0x8024402F Update error, commonly is caused due to poor Internet connection or if the Windows Update store folder (aka "SoftwareDistribution") becomes corrupted.
This tutorial contains detailed instructions on how to resolve the Windows Update error 0x8024402f in Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista.
How to fix Windows Update Error 0x8024402F (Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10).
Solution 1. Check your Date and Time Settings.
First make sure that your date and time settings are correct.
1. Open "Date and time settings".
2. Press the Change date and time button and make sure that you have set the correct (current) date and time. Click OK when done.
3. Press the Change time zone button and set the Time Zone of your location. Click OK when done.
4. Finally select the Internet Time tab.
5. Click the Change settings button.
6. Click Update now.
7. Click OK twice, to exit all windows.
8. Try to check for updates again.
Solution 2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
1. Navigate to Windows Control Panel, set the 'View By' to Small icons and open Troubleshooting.
2. In Troubleshooting options, click View all.
3. Open the Windows Update.
4. Click Next to troubleshoot Windows update problems.
5. When the troubleshooting process is complete, close the troubleshooter and restart your PC.
6. After restart check if the Update Error 0x8024402f has been resolved.
Solution 3. Change the DNS servers.
Some IPS causes errors with Windows Update. So try to manually add a public DNS server (e.g. Google DNS) on your network connection.
1. Press Windows + R keys to open the run command box.
2. Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
3. Double click at your active Network Adapter.
4. Click Properties.
5. Open 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' Properties.
6. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses:" and type the following Google's public DNS server addresses:
- 8.8.8.8
- 8.8.4.4
7. Press OK twice to exit Network settings.
8. Restart your computer and check for updates again.
Solution 4. Delete the SoftwareDistribution Folder.
The “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution“, is the location where Windows store the Windows Updates. Many times this folder becomes corrupted and you must re-create it in order to download updates and install from scratch. To rebuild (re-create) the “SoftwareDistribution” folder follow the steps below:
Step 1: Stop Windows Update Service.
1. Open Windows Services control panel: To do that:
- Press Windows + R keys to open the run command box.
- In the Search box, type: services.msc & click OK.
- (Accept the UAC warning if appears).
2. In Services control panel locate the Windows Update service.
3. Right-click on Windows Update service and select “Stop”.
Step 2: Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder.
1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to: C:\Windows folder.
2. Find and Delete the “SoftwareDistribution” folder (or rename it. e.g. to “SoftwareDistributionOLD”) .
Step 3: Start the Windows Update Service.
1. Now go back to Windows Services control panel:
2. Right-click on Windows Update service and select “Start”.
3. Try to check for Updates again.
That’s all folks! Did it work for you?
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Ahmad Reshad sediqi
June 10, 2017 @ 2:48 pm
the software distribution is not deleted or not e.g.software disterbition give me a masseg itis run by anather program
Lakonst2013
June 10, 2017 @ 2:53 pm
@Ahmad Reshad sediqi: Stop the Windows Update service first or try to delete the folder in Windows Safe Mode.
Alex Amaral
March 19, 2018 @ 3:40 pm
It worked for me. Thanks a lot.
silv3r
September 27, 2018 @ 3:42 pm
i am admin of several VMs + hyper-v hosts, and from time to time a new 2012r2 or 2016 is deployed using msdn image with AVMA key…once i setup a 2016 VM, sometime i got this 0x8024402f error when updating (even if machine is deployed from updated template….), maybe this issue is caused by network i don't know, never got problems like this at home….
sometimes it get fixed by itself over time, but it is not much reliable…
i tried your setup many times, but without success…as you said, it was caused by corrupted wsus local database…therefore i find a solution, but it involves another working win10 or server 2016….
already tried to wipe folder ….stop service->wipe softdistr folder -> start service is not working
(not sure if this is working on 7/8/2012 even w2k3, there i got no problems…)
1. stop wuauserv service on both servers / workstations
2. remove \softwaredistribution\downloads folder (less MB/GB to copy….)
3. copy whole c:\windows\softwaredistribution\ folder to corrupted workstation/ server
4. start wsus service on both nodes
5. corrupted node will now download / check for updates
you're welcome
Fungaloko
October 5, 2019 @ 5:54 pm
I have done all the recommended steps but still error code 0x8024402f keeps appearing
irfan
May 22, 2020 @ 7:42 am
changing the public dns and restarting windows has fixes my problem to window 10 update. i think its also occurring due to poor internet connections.
Khryz
September 29, 2020 @ 7:21 am
Solution 04 is working to me
Shams
March 21, 2021 @ 10:04 pm
Thanks
Xenocrates Mello
March 30, 2022 @ 3:34 pm
My case the issue was caused by the domain applied. The image was recovered and the domain lost the trust. Because of that the network configuration, manage by the DNS, interrupt the updating process and the error code 0x8024402f is shown.
To solve the problem, the host was removed from the domain and changed to WORKGROUP.
Meet Gadhiya
July 8, 2022 @ 4:15 pm
this is best solution tips ( Change the DNS servers) for me.
thanks bro