Addressing Error Code 0x8024401c on Windows Server 2019

To address the error code 0x8024401c in Windows Server 2019, follow these practical steps:

1. Verify your internet connectivity: Confirm that your server has an active internet connection without disruptions.
2. Reset the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services app, locate Windows Update service, right-click it and choose Restart.
3. Initiate the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings app, select Update & Security > Troubleshoot, then choose Windows Update and initiate the troubleshooter.
4. Purge the Windows Update cache: Execute these commands in Command Prompt as an administrator:

 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 

5. Deactivate any non-Microsoft antivirus tools: Briefly disable third-party antivirus applications and attempt the Windows Update again.
6. Inspect for system file errors: Launch Command Prompt as an administrator and execute:

sfc /scannow 

This command checks for corrupt system files and aims to fix them.

7. Consider a system restore: If these methods fail, a system restore to a point when Windows Update functioned correctly may be necessary.