How to fix error 0x8024401c in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 First, check your internet connection. Open a web browser and visit a website like google.com. If it loads slowly or fails, restart your router and modem. Unplug them for 30 seconds, then plug them back in.
2. 2 If your connection is fine, try pausing and resuming updates. Go to Settings > Windows Update and click 'Pause updates' for a week. Then click 'Resume updates'. This can sometimes reset the update process.
3. 3 Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Click 'Run' next to 'Windows Update'. This tool automatically detects and fixes common update issues.
4. 4 Check if your firewall or proxy is causing delays. Temporarily disable your firewall (if you have one) and try updating. If it works, you need to add Windows Update to the firewall's allowed list.
5. 5 If you are using a VPN, disconnect it and try updating. VPNs can sometimes cause timeouts.
6. 6 Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'ipconfig /flushdns' to clear the DNS cache. This can resolve DNS-related delays.
7. 7 Finally, try updating again. If it still times out, wait a few hours and try again, as Microsoft servers might be busy.