Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Update error 8024402F

DaemeonZane

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Hello all:
Recently I had quite the go at the PC in my specs description. I'm getting ready to sell it, and the customer wanted 8.1 installed. I've managed to get it installed, and bypassed the activation errors I was getting by using the phone activation process, however, I am unable to update Windows.
I ran he MS troubleshooter for Windows Updates, and it said that it fixed the issues, but as we all know, those FixIt's rarely work. I get Error 8024402F, and I've not found any way around it.

Troubleshooting so far:

1) Disabled Windows Firewall
2) Attempted to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder, no luck. Even after stopping BITS and Wuausrv it still says access denied.
3) Ran the FixIt from MS, no luck
4) Synced with time.nist.gov for up to date time sync
5) Did a clean boot, just in case, and still have the same issue.

As always, my system specs are listed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Frankenstein [Custom PC]
    CPU
    AMD A4-5300
    Motherboard
    AMD F2A85-M
    Memory
    12 GB ddr 3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7970 3GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Using HD Audio with GPU
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Avol 32" HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD5000AAKS (500GB GPT) (Boot)
    WDC WD6400AAKS (640GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 (160GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    PSU
    1000w Bronze Rated
    Cooling
    2 240mm fans top mount, 1 240mm fan side, 1 120mm fan front
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitech
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech
    Internet Speed
    No internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    None installed at this time
Tried it out, but so far, no joy. I'm beginning to wonder if perhaps the image I got from MS is somehow corrupted. I downloaded WUD and applied about 95 updates, and I'll be testing out the system today. Hopefully it all goes well, but I'm still open for options should this fail as well. As it is, with the amount of time spent on this I'm taking a hit to the wallet. My customer won't be able to afford the hours I've put in, so I'd like to try to wrap this thing and be done with it, but I just can't seem to get to the bottom of this thing.
I got the MS account to (finally) sync, so that's something, but activation and updates are the more important issue. MS has really dropped the ball on this one, pretty much refusing to support me on it. This is pretty much my last resource before eating the Windows 8.1 license and switching them to what may be an even more flawed OS with 10, and we all know freshly released MS products work about as well as a one legged fat guy in a foot race.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Frankenstein [Custom PC]
    CPU
    AMD A4-5300
    Motherboard
    AMD F2A85-M
    Memory
    12 GB ddr 3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7970 3GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Using HD Audio with GPU
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Avol 32" HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD5000AAKS (500GB GPT) (Boot)
    WDC WD6400AAKS (640GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 (160GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    PSU
    1000w Bronze Rated
    Cooling
    2 240mm fans top mount, 1 240mm fan side, 1 120mm fan front
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitech
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech
    Internet Speed
    No internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    None installed at this time
On 8(.1) I had that error a lot, that's why I made that batch file to quickly reset the .dlls and services for Windows update.

When you down load Error code 8024402F fix.zip make sure you right click the download, open properties and unblock it.

Then extract it to your desktop or where ever you wish.

After running as admin immediately check for updates.

Sometimes you need to reboot first, then run the batch file, and check for updates.

With Windows 10 I haven't had this problem;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
    Memory
    32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    (1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
    E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
    D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
    G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
    Case
    hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
    Cooling
    Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
    Keyboard
    Trust GTX THURA
    Mouse
    Trust GTX 148
    Internet Speed
    25+/5+ (+usually faster)
    Browser
    Edge; Chrome; IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
    Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
    Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR
@Cliff S: I appreciate the assistance. I've tried the fix, and it still doesn't work. I've followed all the instructions to a "T" but it just doesn't seem to get things rolling. I half wonder if perhaps it isn't because of my method of achieving internet. Right now I have no regular in-home internet, just USB tethering with my phone. I'm going to try channeling it through a VPN and see if perhaps that helps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Frankenstein [Custom PC]
    CPU
    AMD A4-5300
    Motherboard
    AMD F2A85-M
    Memory
    12 GB ddr 3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7970 3GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Using HD Audio with GPU
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Avol 32" HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD5000AAKS (500GB GPT) (Boot)
    WDC WD6400AAKS (640GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 (160GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    PSU
    1000w Bronze Rated
    Cooling
    2 240mm fans top mount, 1 240mm fan side, 1 120mm fan front
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitech
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech
    Internet Speed
    No internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    None installed at this time
Here's a copy of my update log: Windows Update Log - Pastebin.com I've been banging my head against the wall on this one, and have tried everything I can think of, and now I just get a new error, that apparently pertains to WSUS servers (which I don't have.) I'm ready to tell MS to shove it and go to Ubuntu.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Frankenstein [Custom PC]
    CPU
    AMD A4-5300
    Motherboard
    AMD F2A85-M
    Memory
    12 GB ddr 3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD 7970 3GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Using HD Audio with GPU
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Avol 32" HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD5000AAKS (500GB GPT) (Boot)
    WDC WD6400AAKS (640GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 (160GB GPT) (clean/no data)
    PSU
    1000w Bronze Rated
    Cooling
    2 240mm fans top mount, 1 240mm fan side, 1 120mm fan front
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitech
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech
    Internet Speed
    No internet
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    None installed at this time
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