Fix Windows Update Error 8024401F (Win 7/8/10)
Fix Windows Update Error 8024401F (Win 7/8/10)
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Fix Windows Update Error 8024401F (Win 7/8/10)
Windows Update error 8024401F happens when your PC fails to connect to Microsoft’s update servers, often because of corrupted update files, blocked services, or security software interference. To resolve it:
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter from Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot.
- Reset update components: stop services (wuauserv, bits, cryptsvc), rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders, then restart the services.
- Repair system files by running
sfc /scannow
in an elevated Command Prompt. - Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall software, then retry the update.
- Restart your PC and check for updates again.
For a complete walkthrough tailored to Windows 7, 8, and 10, visit this detailed guide. Report this page