{"id":15893,"date":"2025-02-25T05:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T05:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=15893"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:41:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:41:23","slug":"how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error-code\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix The 0x8024401c Error Code?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Users&nbsp;can&nbsp;experience&nbsp;error code 0x8024401c&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;installation of&nbsp;Windows updates,&nbsp;which&nbsp;frustrates&nbsp;them&nbsp;and&nbsp;leaves&nbsp;them&nbsp;stranded.&nbsp;So, error 0x8024401c happens when your system cannot communicate with Microsoft&#8217;s servers to update. If that&nbsp;is&nbsp;your current situation, don&#8217;t&nbsp;panic. Like other Windows update&nbsp;problems&nbsp;you might have&nbsp;already&nbsp;encountered, this one is&nbsp;also&nbsp;fixable. This&nbsp;tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/\">Outbyte<\/a>&nbsp;will&nbsp;walk&nbsp;you through&nbsp;the best&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;for how&nbsp;to&nbsp;repair&nbsp;Windows 10\/11 update error 0x8024401c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Error_0x8024401c\"><\/span>Causes of Error 0x8024401c<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The possible causes of this error are numerous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor internet connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registry corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated or faulty device drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error.webp\" alt=\"0x8024401c error\" class=\"wp-image-15901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error.webp 512w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Error_0x8024401c\"><\/span>How to Fix Error 0x8024401c<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disconnect_all_the_peripheral_devices\"><\/span>Disconnect all the peripheral devices.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be due to some malfunction regarding Windows Update caused by external hardware like USB drives, webcams, or adapters. Disconnect them if you have attached such devices recently and reboot your computer. Observe whether the error is repeated on boot-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Run Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows is designed to have an inbuilt troubleshooter for updates that can automatically detect and fix problems in updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> to open Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Update &amp; Security &gt; <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Additional troubleshooters, select Windows Update, then select Run the troubleshooter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Check_Your_Network_Settings\"><\/span>&nbsp;Check Your Network Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A weak internet connection can be the culprit. Try switching from Wi-Fi to a wired connection or vice versa. Additionally, disabling the <a href=\"https:\/\/uptimerobot.com\/knowledge-hub\/devops\/ipv4-ipv6\/\">IPv6<\/a> network protocol might help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> and open <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Change adapter settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your connection, select <strong>Properties<\/strong>, and uncheck <strong>IPv6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-ipv6-network.webp\" alt=\"windows update 0x8024401c\" class=\"wp-image-15895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-ipv6-network.webp 879w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-ipv6-network-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-ipv6-network-768x399.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_the_Network_Driver\"><\/span>Update the Network Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outdated network driver can cause update issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, type <code class=\"inline\">devmgmt.msc<\/code>, and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand <strong>Network adapters<\/strong>, right-click your driver, and select <strong>Update driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Search automatically for drivers<\/strong> and let Windows update it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use<a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a> to keep your drivers updated and error-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Also, in our Driver library you can find the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/drivers\/network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network Drivers<\/a> for your OS and a short guide on how to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also about popular Drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/intel-uhd-graphics-drivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intel UHD Graphics drivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/realtek-bluetooth-5-4-adapter-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realtek Bluetooth 5.4 Adapter Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/realtek-8812bu-wireless-lan-802-11ac-usb-nic-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realtek 8812BU Wireless LAN 802.11ac USB NIC driver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_System_File_Checker_SFC\"><\/span>Use the System File Checker (SFC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted system files might also be behind the issue. Use the SFC tool to repair them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart once the scan finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend using a professional PC Repair Tool as it thoroughly scans your PC for malfunctions that cause annoying errors in Windows. It then lets you fix them in one click without damaging any crucial element on your machine. A great example of such software that you can trust is <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x8024401c-error-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a>. This unique tool eliminates stubborn issues, boosts your device\u2019s security and increases performance. Therefore, if you want to take your productivity to the next level, make sure to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scan_for_Malware\"><\/span>Scan for Malware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware can block updates. Use Windows Defender to perform a full scan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Virus &amp; threat protection and choose <strong>Full scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Windows_Update_Components\"><\/span>Reset Windows Update Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting update components can clear out corrupted files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as an admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run these commands:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>net stop wuauserv\nnet stop cryptSvc\nnet stop bits\nnet stop msiserver\nren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old\nren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old\nnet start wuauserv\nnet start cryptSvc\nnet start bits\nnet start msiserver<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your device when done and check if the issue has been solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rollback_Network_Driver\"><\/span>Rollback Network Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a recent network driver update caused the issue, rolling it back can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Device Manager, right-click your network driver, and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Driver<\/strong> tab, click <strong>Roll Back Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporarily_Disable_Windows_Defender\"><\/span>Temporarily Disable Windows Defender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, Windows Defender blocks updates. Temporarily disable it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Turn off Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/customize-settings-for-each-type-of-network.webp\" alt=\"windows update 0x8024401c\" class=\"wp-image-15897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/customize-settings-for-each-type-of-network.webp 782w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/customize-settings-for-each-type-of-network-300x116.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/customize-settings-for-each-type-of-network-768x298.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tweak_System_Registry\"><\/span>Tweak System Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix error code 0x8024401c during a Windows update, you\u2019ll need to edit the registry. Be cautious\u2014making the wrong changes can harm your system. <strong>Back up the registry<\/strong> and <strong>create a restore point<\/strong> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these instructions to tweak the registry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, type <code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code>, and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to: <code>Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\WindowsUpdate\\Auto Update<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the right pane, find <strong>EnableFeaturedSoftware<\/strong>. Right-click it, select <strong>Modify<\/strong>, set the value to <strong>1<\/strong>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. If it\u2019s missing, create it: right-click the pane, choose <strong>New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/strong>, name it <strong>EnableFeaturedSoftware<\/strong>, set the value to <strong>1<\/strong>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, go to: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\WindowsUpdate\\UX<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click the entry, set its value to <strong>0<\/strong>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then go to: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\WindowsUpdate\\UX\\Settings<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click <strong>UxOption<\/strong>, set the value to <strong>0<\/strong>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, go to: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\SystemCertificates<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click <strong>CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo<\/strong>, set its value to <strong>1<\/strong>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. If it doesn\u2019t exist, create it by right-clicking the pane, choosing <strong>New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/strong>, naming it <strong>CopyFileBufferedSynchronousIo<\/strong>, and setting the value to <strong>1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the Registry Editor and <strong>restart your computer<\/strong> to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-on-system-protection.webp\" alt=\"0x8024401c\" class=\"wp-image-15899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-on-system-protection.webp 486w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-on-system-protection-300x244.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about common Windows Errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fixing-bsod-video_dxgkrnl_fatal_error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fixing BSOD VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-10-11-error-code-0x803f8001\/?_sid=vZDET4Om6r&amp;_dr=https%253A%252F%252Foutbyte.com%252Fblog%252Fcategory%252Fguides%252F\">How to Fix the Windows 10\/11 Error Code 0x803F8001<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fixing-error-code-0x80070490-in-the-windows-mail-app\/?_sid=vZDET4Om6r&amp;_dr=https%253A%252F%252Foutbyte.com%252Fblog%252Fcategory%252Fguides%252F\">Fixing Error Code 0x80070490 in the Windows Mail App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/error-code-0x80080005-causes-and-possible-workarounds\/\">Error Code 0x80080005: Causes and Possible Workarounds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x800f0831-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\">How to Fix the 0x800F0831 Error Code on Windows 10\/11?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-attempted-write-to-readonly-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix the \u201cAttempted Write to Readonly Memory\u201d BSOD Error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/pfn_list_corrupt-error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFN_LIST_CORRUPT Error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-display-driver-nvlddmkm-stopped-responding-and-has-successfully-recovered-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDisplay Driver Nvlddmkm Stopped Responding and Has Successfully Recovered\u201d Error<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What does Windows Update error code 0x8024401c mean? <\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>This is often because of problematic issues relating to networking, drivers not updated, and corrupted operating system files.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I fix error code 0x8024401c?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Changeover to running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, check your network settings, and update your drivers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is there a way to reset the Windows Update components themselves? <\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, very often, resetting services of Windows Update will clear corrupted files that are blocking updates.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is this maybe malware?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yeah, malware can interfere with system updates; therefore, it would be proper to run a full virus scan.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users&nbsp;can&nbsp;experience&nbsp;error code 0x8024401c&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;installation of&nbsp;Windows updates,&nbsp;which&nbsp;frustrates&nbsp;them&nbsp;and&nbsp;leaves&nbsp;them&nbsp;stranded.&nbsp;So, error 0x8024401c happens when your system cannot communicate with Microsoft&#8217;s servers to update. If that&nbsp;is&nbsp;your current situation, don&#8217;t&nbsp;panic. Like other Windows update&nbsp;problems&nbsp;you might have&nbsp;already&nbsp;encountered, this one is&nbsp;also&nbsp;fixable. This&nbsp;tutorial on Outbyte&nbsp;will&nbsp;walk&nbsp;you through&nbsp;the best&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;for how&nbsp;to&nbsp;repair&nbsp;Windows 10\/11 update error 0x8024401c. 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