Windows Update 8024402c error (SOLVED)
Windows Update error 8024402C (Windows could not search for new updates – Errors found 8024402C) while checking for updates is commonly caused by invalid network settings or invalid update settings. The problem also occurs if your computer was connected to a local network (LAN) and managed by a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
This tutorial contains detailed instructions on how to resolve In order to fix the Windows Update error 0x8024402C in Windows 8, 7 or Vista.
How to fix Error code 0x8024402C in Windows Update.
Solution 1. 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.
6. Restart your computer and see if the Error code 8024402C is resolved.
Solution 2. 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 3. Configure Automatic Updates client to connect directly to the Windows Update site on the Internet.
1. Press Windows + R keys to open the run command box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. In Windows registry editor locate the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
Note: If you don't find the WindowsUpdate key you have to create it: Right click on Windows key (on the left pane) and select New > Key. Give the name: WindowsUpdate. Then right click at "WindowsUpdate' & perform the same operation to create the AU key.
4. At the right double click to open the UseWUServer value and change the Value data from 1 to 0.
Note: If you don't find the UseWUServer value you have to create it: Right click on the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Give the name: UseWUServer.
5. Press OK to apply changes and exit from Registry Editor.
That’s all folks! Did it work for you?
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Marielle Chevrier
July 3, 2016 @ 3:20 am
This did not work; I still have error 0x824402C :-(
I have ThinkPad with Windows 7 Pro
kenny
November 2, 2016 @ 12:52 pm
Are u kidding it worked like magic. Who ever wrote that article of editing a registry is the coding world's best kept secret. mwaa thanks a billion.
Aïda Ndiaye
October 10, 2016 @ 5:35 pm
This did not work; I still have error 0x824402C ?
I have Acer Aspire One with Windows 7 Integral Ed
lakonst2012
October 11, 2016 @ 9:42 am
Aïda Ndiaye: Please try the instructions in method 3 in this post: https://www.repairwin.com/windows-update-80072ee2-error-solved/
Firas
May 13, 2017 @ 10:08 pm
It Worked.
I have lost much time trying to fix it.
Thanks a lot.
Zain
July 11, 2017 @ 5:59 pm
STEP 3 WORKED! Thank you so much you're the absolute best! ^____^
Shelton
July 30, 2017 @ 6:39 am
It worked like a Charm.
Ho Man
February 17, 2019 @ 7:17 am
Step 3 Worked! 17 FEB 2019
Florence Yu
February 22, 2019 @ 7:31 am
it works like a charm!!!! thank you so much!!!
Angom Puru Singh
May 14, 2019 @ 6:56 pm
I have gone through solution 3 but there is something missing in my machine: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\_________\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
I don't see \policies\. I hope you can help me.
Lakonst2013
May 15, 2019 @ 12:24 pm
Angom Puru Singh: Look better. The key should be there.
jrleonard72
June 18, 2019 @ 1:53 pm
Unfortunately, none of these options worked for me… I have even gone as far as to completely remove our antivirus software, ran Malwarebytes, and nothing has worked… I think my only option is to rebuild the laptop or upgrade to Windows 10, but neither is an option for this end user since they need their PC back. Ugh!!
LuDviecH
July 2, 2019 @ 7:59 am
None of the above Steps worked for me, but changing the Network Location from Work to Public did the Trick for me. Maybe you made the same mistake as me and this helps u :)
Dildar
September 15, 2019 @ 7:37 am
Thanks, It works
Simon Fanning
October 3, 2019 @ 6:20 pm
Regedit did the trick! Thanks a million!!
Joe Hunt
April 7, 2020 @ 11:21 pm
yes the third one worked wonderfully after restarting the machine ! thanks a million !!
Camille Fernando
June 4, 2020 @ 8:19 pm
Thank you so much. :) Step 3 worked for me!!!
Jamesmith
June 30, 2020 @ 12:51 pm
Fantastic bog thank you so much
Smith
July 1, 2020 @ 1:56 pm
Lovely blog thank you so much. :-)
Sam
October 26, 2020 @ 7:46 am
The third method works! When UseWUServer is set to 1, the WUServer value is used. Mine is actually pointing to company server. So when I am at home, unless connecting with company VPN, Windows update generates 8024402C error. This is solved by setting UseWUServer to 0, which uses Microsoft server directly.
dres
December 19, 2021 @ 6:28 pm
option 1 worked for me.
Mandy
June 22, 2022 @ 3:56 pm
I had to create UseWUServer, set it to zero and it didn't work, so I changed UseWUServer to 1, that didn't work BUT when I changed it back to zero it worked like a charm – maybe it just needed a reset! Thank you!
Ulysses Serra
December 27, 2022 @ 8:55 pm
resolveu meu problema no server windows 2012 R2