How to Resolve Windows Update Error 0x8024402F

Problem

You may receive Windows Update Error 0x8024402F even if the system has been reimaged.

Products

Any desktop or laptop product running Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Root Cause

This is caused by a problem with the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile.

Resolution

Unninstall the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile:

1. Start->Control Panel->Programs and Features

2. Locate the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile

3. Right click and then select Uninstall / Change

4. Confirm that you want this component to be uninstalled. This may take a few minutes.

5. Restart the system.

6. When the system has reboot, re-run Windows Update and as normal.

Applies to:

• All Desktop and Laptop products running Windows 7 or Windows 8.