Windows Update error code 8024402F

Is everything for Windows Update enabled? I assume it is after going through the trouble shooters.

Try going to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download. For safety, put everything in there in a "new folder" or "zip file". Then delete everything that is in the download folder except for the "new folder" or "zip file".

Then try update again.

There is nothing in the software distribution\download folder....

ccssig said:

There is nothing in the software distribution\download folder....

Damn!!

Make sure these are turned on.

Mike

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X
Open Control Panel then Administrative Tools, then open Services.

Scroll down to Windows listings as in Snips below.

Highlight Windows Update it should be set to Auto. If "Off" or disabled click Restart where I have it circled in yellow towards top left..

Then highlight Windows Module. Same thing click "Start" if off or disabled.

If either of these are disabled the updater will not work.
Mike

I tried this method... when I try the update again... it still gives an error... and when I check the option for

1. Windows Modules Installer - it goes back to Manual
2. Windows Update - it goes back to Automatic(delayed start)

Appreciate the help so far.. but it has still not fixed the issue

ccssig said:

Is everything for Windows Update enabled? I assume it is after going through the trouble shooters.

Try going to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download. For safety, put everything in there in a "new folder" or "zip file". Then delete everything that is in the download folder except for the "new folder" or "zip file".

Then try update again.

There is nothing in the software distribution\download folder....

That fits, since you haven't been able to update yet.

What happens when you go here,

Microsoft Update

Have you tried resetting windows update?

Windows Update - Reset

Activation and Validation went successfully?

give me 10 mins... brb

Quote: Originally Posted by ccssig
Quote:
Is everything for Windows Update enabled? I assume it is after going through the trouble shooters.

Try going to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download. For safety, put everything in there in a "new folder" or "zip file". Then delete everything that is in the download folder except for the "new folder" or "zip file".

Then try update again.


There is nothing in the software distribution\download folder....


That fits, since you haven't been able to update yet.

What happens when you go here,

Microsoft Update - Went here.. installed the windows update

Have you tried resetting windows update?

Windows Update - Reset - went through the steps.. nothing worked

Activation and Validation went successfully? Yes

@ drekimo... I have tried all the steps as you mentioned and Im still getting the error message.


anybody else has a solution... cuz Im brainwashed

I found a file in this location C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents... Here are the details... if this helps

{961B3772-692C-4F31-9ABD-FBF5FADB0741} 2011-05-17 19:07:36:371+0400 1 148 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 8024402f AutomaticUpdates Failure Software Synchronization Windows Update Client failed to detect with error 0x8024402f.
{58A33B48-4AA1-42F2-93F5-CFBDF66617B2} 2011-05-17 19:09:42:775+0400 1 148 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 8024402f AutomaticUpdates Failure Software Synchronization Windows Update Client failed to detect with error 0x8024402f.
{597B99B0-D3AB-406F-AEDF-9BAEB19F1701} 2011-05-17 19:21:28:228+0400 1 148 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 8024402f AutomaticUpdates Failure Software Synchronization Windows Update Client failed to detect with error 0x8024402f.