Error codes

0x8024402F

Could not reach the update server

What it means

Windows Update could not talk to Microsoft's servers.

Common causes

• A firewall, VPN, ad blocker or DNS filter blocking update domains
• A broken network setting

How to fix it

1. Pause DNS filters (Pi-hole, AdGuard), VPNs and firewalls, then retry.
2. Reset the network: Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset.
3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Windows Update.