Resolving Error Code 0x8024401c in Windows Server 2016

Tackling the error code 0x8024401c on Windows Server 2016 involves several systematic steps to ensure successful Windows Update:

1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure your server maintains a robust internet connection without any interruptions.
2. Restart Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services app, locate Windows Update service, right-click, and choose 'Restart'.
3. Temporarily disable antivirus: Antivirus programs can sometimes block Windows Update; disabling them might resolve this issue.
4. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access this tool via Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot to identify and fix update problems.
5. Clear Windows Update cache: Execute commands in Command Prompt (admin) to reset the update components:

   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

6. Manually check for updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select 'Check for updates'.

These actions are designed to rectify the 0x8024401c error, enhancing the reliability of your update process in Windows Server 2016.