Troubleshooting Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8024402c

Step 1: Disable Windows Firewall

To facilitate updates, you may need to temporarily disable the Windows Firewall. Follow these steps:

• Open the Control Panel.
• Change “View by” to Large icons.
• Select Windows Defender Firewall.
• Click on “Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off” on the left panel.
• Select the checkbox to turn off the firewall under both Private and Public Network settings.
• Apply the changes and restart your computer.

Pro Tip: Ensure to reactivate the firewall after completing the updates for security.

Step 2: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

This utility can automatically fix many update issues:

• Navigate to Windows Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
• Click on Additional troubleshooters.
• Expand Windows Update and click on Run the troubleshooter.

Pro Tip: Follow any prompts and apply fixes that the troubleshooter suggests.

Step 3: Update. NET Framework

Keeping the. NET Framework updated helps avoid network issues. To check for updates:

• Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Search for the latest version of the. NET Framework for your Windows 10 version.
• Download the corresponding installation file.
• Run the setup after the download completes.

Pro Tip: Regularly checking for updates can prevent future issues.

Step 4: Reset Proxy Settings

Incorrect proxy settings can impede the update process. Resetting it is straightforward:

• Open Run by right-clicking the Windows icon, then select Run.
• Type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
• In the Command Prompt, input the following commands one by one:

netsh winhttp reset proxy

• After resetting, check for updates again in Windows Update settings.

Pro Tip: Disabling any manual proxy settings might also help.

Step 5: Modify Registry Settings

If the issue persists, changing the UseWUServer DWORD value may fix it:

• Search for “registry” and run the registry editor as an administrator.
• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Policies > Microsoft > Windows > WindowsUpdate > AU
• Change the value of UseWUServer from “1” to “0”.

Pro Tip: Always back up the registry before making changes.

Step 6: Reset Windows Update Components

Resetting update components can be effective if nothing else works:

• Run Command Prompt as administrator.
• Stop the related services with these commands:

net stop bits net stop wuauserv net stop cryptsvc net stop appidsvc

• Clear out temporary files using:

Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"

• Rename old folders to reset their values:

Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

• Finally, start the services again:

net start bits net start wuauserv net start cryptsvc net start appidsvc

Pro Tip: Restart your computer to complete the update process.

Step 1: Reset Microsoft Store

Resetting the Microsoft Store can resolve many issues:

• Open Search with Win + S and type wsreset.
• Right-click the top result and select Run as Administrator.

Pro Tip: Allow the reset to complete before trying to open the store again.

Step 2: Reinstall Microsoft Store via PowerShell

If resetting does not help, you can reinstall the Store:

• Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
• Run the command:

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft. Store* | Remove-AppxPackage

• After uninstalling, reinstall it with:

Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft. Store | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Pro Tip: Always ensure your system is updated to enhance installation success.

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