Error Code: 8024402C ,i cannot update my Windows XP Proffessional

I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying to
install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help me. The
error message which occurs is

Installation Failure

Error Code: 8024402C

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows
Update Web site

fransalian_romy wrote:
> I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> me. The error message which occurs is
>
> Installation Failure
>
> Error Code: 8024402C

i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!

"Taurarian" wrote:

> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows
> Update Web site
>
> fransalian_romy wrote:
> > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > me. The error message which occurs is
> >
> > Installation Failure
> >
> > Error Code: 8024402C
>
>

There are quite a few postings on this error:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
or
http://tinyurl.com/3r34u

Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-

I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
3 changes below.

This works for sure:

1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
desire.

2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
made sure the following are added:

*.microsoft.com
*.download.microsoft.com
*.windowsupdate.com
*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.com

2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
address.


No more Windows Update Errors!

Please post if this worked for you.

cheers

-karim"

Hope something is of assistance for you.


"fransalian_romy" wrote:

> i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows
> > Update Web site
> >
> > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > >
> > > Installation Failure
> > >
> > > Error Code: 8024402C
> >
> >

Hi Taurian
I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are

1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> desire.

2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> address.

Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.

thanks
romit


"Taurarian" wrote:

> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>
> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
>
> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> 3 changes below.
>
> This works for sure:
>
> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> desire.
>
> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> made sure the following are added:
>
> *.microsoft.com
> *.download.microsoft.com
> *.windowsupdate.com
> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> address.
>
>
> No more Windows Update Errors!
>
> Please post if this worked for you.
>
> cheers
>
> -karim"
>
> Hope something is of assistance for you.
>
>
> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
>
> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> >
> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows
> > > Update Web site
> > >
> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > > >
> > > > Installation Failure
> > > >
> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> > >
> > >

Hi there, use this article to check Bits
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en

Check the Cryptographic service
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.


Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.

Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
http://tinyurl.com/3r34u




"fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> Hi Taurian
> I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
>
> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
>> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
>> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
>> desire.
>
> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
>> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
>> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
>> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
>> address.
>
> Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
>
> thanks
> romit
>
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
>> There are quite a few postings on this error:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
>> or
>> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>>
>> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
>>
>> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
>> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
>> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
>> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
>> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
>> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
>> 3 changes below.
>>
>> This works for sure:
>>
>> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
>> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
>> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
>> desire.
>>
>> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
>> made sure the following are added:
>>
>> *.microsoft.com
>> *.download.microsoft.com
>> *.windowsupdate.com
>> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>
>> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
>> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
>> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
>> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
>> address.
>>
>>
>> No more Windows Update Errors!
>>
>> Please post if this worked for you.
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> -karim"
>>
>> Hope something is of assistance for you.
>>
>>
>> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
>>
>> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
>> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
>> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
>> >
>> > "Taurarian" wrote:
>> >
>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
>> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
>> > > Windows
>> > > Update Web site
>> > >
>> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
>> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
>> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
>> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
>> > > >
>> > > > Installation Failure
>> > > >
>> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
>> > >
>> > >

Before i did anything i went for updates..In optional software updates i had
one Cumulative update for outlook express which was successful.Anxious enough
i went for critical updates but were of no use. I want to provide some
information i tried out,maybe helpful to you -

when i RUN cmd
and typed proxyxfg -d,the following message came

Updated Proxy Settings
Current WinHTTP proxy settings under:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\ Internet
Settings\ Connections\ Win HTTP Settings :
Direct access ( no proxy server )

Also i want to inform u i am working on LAN with proxy server

Now i tried the Cryptographic part below but still not successful.
And then i did

Register qmgr.dll
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgr.dll.
Click OK.


Register qmgrproxy.dll
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgrproxy.dll.
Click OK.
But qmgrproxy.dll could not be found on my computer...

Helpless me!!
What should i do now?

Romy


"Taurarian" wrote:

> Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
>
> Check the Cryptographic service
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> Click OK.
> Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
>
>
> Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
>
> Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>
>
>
>
> "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Taurian
> > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> >
> > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> >> desire.
> >
> > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> >> address.
> >
> > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> >
> > thanks
> > romit
> >
> >
> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >
> >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> >> or
> >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> >>
> >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> >>
> >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> >> 3 changes below.
> >>
> >> This works for sure:
> >>
> >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> >> desire.
> >>
> >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> >> made sure the following are added:
> >>
> >> *.microsoft.com
> >> *.download.microsoft.com
> >> *.windowsupdate.com
> >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> >> address.
> >>
> >>
> >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> >>
> >> Please post if this worked for you.
> >>
> >> cheers
> >>
> >> -karim"
> >>
> >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> >>
> >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> >> >
> >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> >> > > Windows
> >> > > Update Web site
> >> > >
> >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Installation Failure
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> >> > >
> >> > >
>
>

At this point, I don't know unfortunately. Perhaps someone else with a bit more
knowledge than me will pick up the thread and assist.
Kaylene

fransalian_romy wrote:
> Before i did anything i went for updates..In optional software
> updates i had one Cumulative update for outlook express which was
> successful.Anxious enough i went for critical updates but were of no
> use. I want to provide some information i tried out,maybe helpful to
> you -
>
> when i RUN cmd
> and typed proxyxfg -d,the following message came
>
> Updated Proxy Settings
> Current WinHTTP proxy settings under:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\
> Internet Settings\ Connections\ Win HTTP Settings :
> Direct access ( no proxy server )
>
> Also i want to inform u i am working on LAN with proxy server
>
> Now i tried the Cryptographic part below but still not successful.
> And then i did
>
> Register qmgr.dll
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgr.dll.
> Click OK.
>
>
> Register qmgrproxy.dll
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgrproxy.dll.
> Click OK.
> But qmgrproxy.dll could not be found on my computer...
>
> Helpless me!!
> What should i do now?
>
> Romy
>
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
>> Hi there, use this article to check Bits
>> http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
>>
>> Check the Cryptographic service
>> Click Start.
>> Choose Run.
>> In the Run box, type services.msc.
>> Click OK.
>> Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
>> Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
>>
>>
>> Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
>>
>> Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
>> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> in message news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
>>> Hi Taurian
>>> I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the
>>> sites in pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and
>>> 3rd which are
>>>
>>> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates
>>> and
>>>> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel,
>>>> Administrative Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and
>>>> disable later if you so desire.
>>>
>>> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all
>>> defaults are
>>>> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked,
>>>> everything else is blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP
>>>> address. Unplug & Plug your Network cable back out & in, so it
>>>> gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP address.
>>>
>>> Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> romit
>>>
>>>
>>> "Taurarian" wrote:
>>>
>>>> There are quite a few postings on this error:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
>>>> or
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>>>>
>>>> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as
>>>> follows:-
>>>>
>>>> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and
>>>> read through every single thread in this newsgroup related to
>>>> Error: 0x8024402C and was unable to fix it. If you read very
>>>> carefully in Windows Update, besides the 8024402C error, there is
>>>> an error that says "You didn't accept the EULA". Go back and
>>>> check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never saw an EULA
>>>> (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the 3
>>>> changes below.
>>>>
>>>> This works for sure:
>>>>
>>>> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates
>>>> and Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel,
>>>> Administrative Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and
>>>> disable later if you so desire.
>>>>
>>>> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker,
>>>> Settings...and made sure the following are added:
>>>>
>>>> *.microsoft.com
>>>> *.download.microsoft.com
>>>> *.windowsupdate.com
>>>> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>>> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>>> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>>>
>>>> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all
>>>> defaults are chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is
>>>> checked, everything else is blank) This assumes you are receiving
>>>> a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your Network cable back out & in,
>>>> so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP address.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> No more Windows Update Errors!
>>>>
>>>> Please post if this worked for you.
>>>>
>>>> cheers
>>>>
>>>> -karim"
>>>>
>>>> Hope something is of assistance for you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is
>>>>> failed with same command, but down in the toolbar i could see
>>>>> automatic updates to 5% for a long time. What do u suggest?
>>>>> Thanks for the concern!
>>>>>
>>>>> "Taurarian" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
>>>>>> You may receive an error message when you search for available
>>>>>> updates on the Windows
>>>>>> Update Web site
>>>>>>
>>>>>> fransalian_romy wrote:
>>>>>>> I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am
>>>>>>> trying to install updates since December but cannot do even
>>>>>>> one. Can u help me. The error message which occurs is
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Installation Failure
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Error Code: 8024402C

Hi Taurian, my problem is solved...i did this

i got this help thorugh
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us

(O)enone

Here's what works for our company:
1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
3. Type "net stop wuauserv" without the quotes at the command prompt,
and press Enter.
4. Delete (or put in recycle bin) the contents of
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (but not the SoftwareDistribution
folder) 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press
Enter.
6. Now try Windows Update again.

This is some kind of Microsoft foul-up that they really need to fix and
quite blaming proxy connections.

Thanks Taurian
Romy



"Taurarian" wrote:

> Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
>
> Check the Cryptographic service
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> Click OK.
> Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
>
>
> Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
>
> Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
>
>
>
>
> "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Taurian
> > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> >
> > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> >> desire.
> >
> > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> >> address.
> >
> > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> >
> > thanks
> > romit
> >
> >
> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >
> >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> >> or
> >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> >>
> >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> >>
> >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> >> 3 changes below.
> >>
> >> This works for sure:
> >>
> >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> >> desire.
> >>
> >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> >> made sure the following are added:
> >>
> >> *.microsoft.com
> >> *.download.microsoft.com
> >> *.windowsupdate.com
> >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> >> address.
> >>
> >>
> >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> >>
> >> Please post if this worked for you.
> >>
> >> cheers
> >>
> >> -karim"
> >>
> >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> >>
> >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> >> >
> >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> >> > > Windows
> >> > > Update Web site
> >> > >
> >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Installation Failure
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> >> > >
> >> > >
>
>

Thanks guys !!!

I followed your discussion and fought myself with the problem for 6 days,
finally I aplied the final "recipe" by ''fransalian_romy'' and it worked for
me as well.

In my case the strange thing was that I was able to download the optional
udates and even the driver updates but not the Critical Udates !?...

My hardware is: IBM ThinkPad System Model: 26482TG; Mobile Intel(R)
Pentium(R) III CPU - M 1000MHz ; RAM 384MB; HDD 36.46 GB;

OS: WinXP Pro + SP2

And something else, by mistake I only sent to the Recycle bin the
"DataStore" folder and ReportingEvents.log from C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution
but The Windows Update was successful afterwards any way .

So once again Thanks a lot !!!!!


"fransalian_romy" wrote:

> Hi Taurian, my problem is solved...i did this
>
> i got this help thorugh
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
>
> (O)enone
>
> Here's what works for our company:
> 1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
> 2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
> 3. Type "net stop wuauserv" without the quotes at the command prompt,
> and press Enter.
> 4. Delete (or put in recycle bin) the contents of
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (but not the SoftwareDistribution
> folder) 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press
> Enter.
> 6. Now try Windows Update again.
>
> This is some kind of Microsoft foul-up that they really need to fix and
> quite blaming proxy connections.
>
> Thanks Taurian
> Romy
>
>
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
> > Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> > http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
> >
> > Check the Cryptographic service
> > Click Start.
> > Choose Run.
> > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > Click OK.
> > Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> > Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
> >
> >
> > Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
> >
> > Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> > http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi Taurian
> > > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> > >
> > > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > >> desire.
> > >
> > > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > >> address.
> > >
> > > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > romit
> > >
> > >
> > > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > >
> > >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> > >> or
> > >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > >>
> > >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> > >>
> > >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> > >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> > >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> > >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> > >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> > >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> > >> 3 changes below.
> > >>
> > >> This works for sure:
> > >>
> > >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > >> desire.
> > >>
> > >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> > >> made sure the following are added:
> > >>
> > >> *.microsoft.com
> > >> *.download.microsoft.com
> > >> *.windowsupdate.com
> > >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >>
> > >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > >> address.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> > >>
> > >> Please post if this worked for you.
> > >>
> > >> cheers
> > >>
> > >> -karim"
> > >>
> > >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> > >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> > >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> > >> >
> > >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> > >> > > Windows
> > >> > > Update Web site
> > >> > >
> > >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Installation Failure
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> >
> >

Hi fransalian, thanks for posting back - this may help a lot of people. I've
made a note of what worked for you.
Have a good weekend.
Kaylene

"fransalian_romy" wrote:

> Hi Taurian, my problem is solved...i did this
>
> i got this help thorugh
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
>
> (O)enone
>
> Here's what works for our company:
> 1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
> 2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
> 3. Type "net stop wuauserv" without the quotes at the command prompt,
> and press Enter.
> 4. Delete (or put in recycle bin) the contents of
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (but not the SoftwareDistribution
> folder) 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press
> Enter.
> 6. Now try Windows Update again.
>
> This is some kind of Microsoft foul-up that they really need to fix and
> quite blaming proxy connections.
>
> Thanks Taurian
> Romy
>
>
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
> > Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> > http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
> >
> > Check the Cryptographic service
> > Click Start.
> > Choose Run.
> > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > Click OK.
> > Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> > Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
> >
> >
> > Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
> >
> > Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> > http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi Taurian
> > > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> > >
> > > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > >> desire.
> > >
> > > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > >> address.
> > >
> > > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > romit
> > >
> > >
> > > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > >
> > >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> > >> or
> > >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > >>
> > >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> > >>
> > >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> > >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> > >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> > >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> > >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> > >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> > >> 3 changes below.
> > >>
> > >> This works for sure:
> > >>
> > >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > >> desire.
> > >>
> > >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> > >> made sure the following are added:
> > >>
> > >> *.microsoft.com
> > >> *.download.microsoft.com
> > >> *.windowsupdate.com
> > >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > >>
> > >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > >> address.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> > >>
> > >> Please post if this worked for you.
> > >>
> > >> cheers
> > >>
> > >> -karim"
> > >>
> > >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> > >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> > >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> > >> >
> > >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> > >> > > Windows
> > >> > > Update Web site
> > >> > >
> > >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Installation Failure
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> >
> >

Hold on guys...i followed that procedure and selected and installed 3
critical updates out of 16 needed...overjoyed i selected the remaining and
tried to update but i was back in same dustbin...then i again followed the
same procedure and back to normal..seems like we have to follow every time we
do it,cos the C\Windows\Software Distribution always collects those files
when we last went for updates.So every new update we may have to follow that
procedure...Microsoft i need a permanent solution!!
Romy

"Taurarian" wrote:

> Hi fransalian, thanks for posting back - this may help a lot of people. I've
> made a note of what worked for you.
> Have a good weekend.
> Kaylene
>
> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
>
> > Hi Taurian, my problem is solved...i did this
> >
> > i got this help thorugh
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> >
> > (O)enone
> >
> > Here's what works for our company:
> > 1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
> > 2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
> > 3. Type "net stop wuauserv" without the quotes at the command prompt,
> > and press Enter.
> > 4. Delete (or put in recycle bin) the contents of
> > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (but not the SoftwareDistribution
> > folder) 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press
> > Enter.
> > 6. Now try Windows Update again.
> >
> > This is some kind of Microsoft foul-up that they really need to fix and
> > quite blaming proxy connections.
> >
> > Thanks Taurian
> > Romy
> >
> >
> >
> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> > > http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
> > >
> > > Check the Cryptographic service
> > > Click Start.
> > > Choose Run.
> > > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > > Click OK.
> > > Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> > > Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
> > >
> > >
> > > Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
> > >
> > > Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> > > http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hi Taurian
> > > > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > > > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> > > >
> > > > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > > >> desire.
> > > >
> > > > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > > >> address.
> > > >
> > > > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > > romit
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> > > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> > > >> or
> > > >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > > >>
> > > >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> > > >>
> > > >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> > > >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> > > >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> > > >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> > > >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> > > >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> > > >> 3 changes below.
> > > >>
> > > >> This works for sure:
> > > >>
> > > >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > > >> desire.
> > > >>
> > > >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> > > >> made sure the following are added:
> > > >>
> > > >> *.microsoft.com
> > > >> *.download.microsoft.com
> > > >> *.windowsupdate.com
> > > >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > >>
> > > >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > > >> address.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> > > >>
> > > >> Please post if this worked for you.
> > > >>
> > > >> cheers
> > > >>
> > > >> -karim"
> > > >>
> > > >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> > > >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> > > >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > > >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> > > >> > > Windows
> > > >> > > Update Web site
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > > >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > > >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > > >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Installation Failure
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > >
> > >

Hi Romy,

It's been almost two weeks since I succeeded in installing the critical
updates, today got one more critical update with no problem at all.
The previous time I got all 16 of them. At that time I played a bit with
BITS service - started and stopped it couple of times - and by the way when I
tried to delete the content of C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution I got message
that some of the files and folders could not be deleted because the BITS
service was running, I did not stopped it so as I mentioned before I only
deleted "DataStore" folder and ReportingEvents.log and it was enough for the
Windows update to start functioning properly ( so far ).
So if You still are willing to fight with it try to play with the BITS
service some more.

I will keep follow the problem and the disscusion as well. Post your findings.

Good luck!

S_I_M

"fransalian_romy" wrote:

> Hold on guys...i followed that procedure and selected and installed 3
> critical updates out of 16 needed...overjoyed i selected the remaining and
> tried to update but i was back in same dustbin...then i again followed the
> same procedure and back to normal..seems like we have to follow every time we
> do it,cos the C\Windows\Software Distribution always collects those files
> when we last went for updates.So every new update we may have to follow that
> procedure...Microsoft i need a permanent solution!!
> Romy
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
> > Hi fransalian, thanks for posting back - this may help a lot of people. I've
> > made a note of what worked for you.
> > Have a good weekend.
> > Kaylene
> >
> > "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Taurian, my problem is solved...i did this
> > >
> > > i got this help thorugh
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> > >
> > > (O)enone
> > >
> > > Here's what works for our company:
> > > 1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
> > > 2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
> > > 3. Type "net stop wuauserv" without the quotes at the command prompt,
> > > and press Enter.
> > > 4. Delete (or put in recycle bin) the contents of
> > > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (but not the SoftwareDistribution
> > > folder) 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press
> > > Enter.
> > > 6. Now try Windows Update again.
> > >
> > > This is some kind of Microsoft foul-up that they really need to fix and
> > > quite blaming proxy connections.
> > >
> > > Thanks Taurian
> > > Romy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi there, use this article to check Bits
> > > > http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...icleid=9&ln=en
> > > >
> > > > Check the Cryptographic service
> > > > Click Start.
> > > > Choose Run.
> > > > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > > > Click OK.
> > > > Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
> > > > Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Don't worry about the 3rd - you're not on a network.
> > > >
> > > > Did you check out any of the other postings on this error:
> > > > http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "fransalian_romy" <fransalianromy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:16D27AA7-5681-4759-99D4-8569401B7C72@microsoft.com...
> > > > > Hi Taurian
> > > > > I tried the 2nd change of Karim below,that is adding the sites in
> > > > > pop up blocker settings. I dont know how to do the 1st and 3rd which are
> > > > >
> > > > > 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > > > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > > > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > > > >> desire.
> > > > >
> > > > > 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > > > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > > > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > > > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > > > >> address.
> > > > >
> > > > > Pls explain in detail how to do it,the location ,etc.
> > > > >
> > > > > thanks
> > > > > romit
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> There are quite a few postings on this error:
> > > > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...xp=&sloc=en-us
> > > > >> or
> > > > >> http://tinyurl.com/3r34u
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Also another user by the name of Karim solved this problem as follows:-
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I was received this error, and I tried all the MS KB articles, and read
> > > > >> through every single thread in this newsgroup related to Error: 0x8024402C
> > > > >> and was unable to fix it. If you read very carefully in Windows Update,
> > > > >> besides the 8024402C error, there is an error that says "You didn't accept
> > > > >> the EULA". Go back and check! I was unsure what was going on, but I never
> > > > >> saw an EULA (End User License Agreement) Dialogue Pop-up. Until I made the
> > > > >> 3 changes below.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> This works for sure:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> 1) BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Agent); Automatic Updates and
> > > > >> Cryptographic Services *MUST* be enabled (Control Panel, Administrative
> > > > >> Tools, Services). **You can turn them OFF and disable later if you so
> > > > >> desire.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> 2) Go to "Tools, Interent Options, Privacy, Pop-Up Blocker, Settings...and
> > > > >> made sure the following are added:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> *.microsoft.com
> > > > >> *.download.microsoft.com
> > > > >> *.windowsupdate.com
> > > > >> *.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > > >> v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > > >> windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> > > > >>
> > > > >> 2) Go to TCP-IP Properties, Advanced, DNS, and made sure all defaults are
> > > > >> chosen. (Append Primary & Suffix radio button is checked, everything else is
> > > > >> blank) This assumes you are receiving a DHCP address. Unplug & Plug your
> > > > >> Network cable back out & in, so it gets a new DNS suffix with the DHCP
> > > > >> address.
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> No more Windows Update Errors!
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Please post if this worked for you.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> cheers
> > > > >>
> > > > >> -karim"
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Hope something is of assistance for you.
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "fransalian_romy" wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> > i did what u said...but when i again go to the site the update is failed with
> > > > >> > same command, but down in the toolbar i could see automatic updates to 5% for
> > > > >> > a long time. What do u suggest? Thanks for the concern!
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > "Taurarian" wrote:
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883821
> > > > >> > > You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the
> > > > >> > > Windows
> > > > >> > > Update Web site
> > > > >> > >
> > > > >> > > fransalian_romy wrote:
> > > > >> > > > I have P4 machine, 256 ram, 2.0 GHZ Processor with SP-2. I am trying
> > > > >> > > > to install updates since December but cannot do even one. Can u help
> > > > >> > > > me. The error message which occurs is
> > > > >> > > >
> > > > >> > > > Installation Failure
> > > > >> > > >
> > > > >> > > > Error Code: 8024402C
> > > > >> > >
> > > > >> > >
> > > >
> > > >