Solved Windows Update error code 8024402F

ccssig · May 17, 2011

Hi there... I have not been able to do a Windows Update on my PC since the past two or three weeks I think... I get an error that says "Windows Update error code 8024402F".

I have tried a lot of things... checked all the posts possible.. here is the list

1. Followed the windows troubleshooter... no success
2. Changed the date settings to system time.. no success
3. Ran a sfc /scannow... not detected anything... no success
4. Reformatted my PC and tried again... no success
5. Disabled all the antivirus programs and ran malwarebytes to check for any malicious software... no success

Does anyone have a resolution for this... I would really appreciate it... because its become really frustrating right now...

Many thanks... Watiing for a quick response.

TheReaper · May 17, 2011

Read this: You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

MS reference to error.
Windows Update error 80244016, 8024402f, or c80003fa

Type in "troubleshooter" in the Start Search bar. Click on "Find and Fix problems."
Tutorial here.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/472-troubleshooting.html

Under System and Security click "Fix problems with Win Update". Follow prompts.
This may fix it and is worth a try.
Same thing MS page states to do but easier to follow with pictures.

ccssig · May 17, 2011

I have tried both these methods and it still won't work.

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

Troubleshooter was worth a shot if you had not tried it.

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Exactly what did you do?

4. Reformatted my PC and tried again... no success

ccssig · May 17, 2011

Troubleshooter was worth a shot if you had not tried it.

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Exactly what did you do?
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4. Reformatted my PC and tried again... no success

I reformatted the PC and loaded Windows 7 again. Got it activated. Made sure that there were no antivrus programs blocking... Basically disable those.... went through your troubleshooter... fixed the windows update components... and it still gives the error...

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

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

derekimo · May 17, 2011

You might want to have a look at this thread and see if it helps, it's marked solved.

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/159323-code-8024402f-windows-update.html

fimble · May 17, 2011

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.

ccssig · May 17, 2011

You might want to have a look at this thread and see if it helps, it's marked solved.

Code 8024402F in Windows Update

I did go through this thread... tried everything that was mentioned and it still did not work

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

Make sure these are turned on.

Mike

Hopalong X said:
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

ccssig · May 17, 2011

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....

fimble · May 17, 2011

ccssig said:
There is nothing in the software distribution\download folder....

Damn!!

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

Check the services I posted.
It is the only other thing I can think of.

Mike

Fimble

He has no downloads so it should be empty. Fresh install of Win 7.

ccssig · May 17, 2011

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

derekimo · May 17, 2011

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.

Click to expand...

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?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html

Activation and Validation went successfully?

Hopalong X · May 17, 2011

ccssig said:
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

That is what you wanted to find Auto and Manual.

I didn't know anything about the Module Installer until a few weeks ago.
I just wanted you to check to be sure.

Sorry that didn't get things resolved.

Mike

ccssig · May 17, 2011

give me 10 mins... brb

ccssig · May 17, 2011

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

ccssig · May 17, 2011

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.

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