Windows 10: Error 8024402f, Protection definition update failed on Windows 11

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If Windows Security (Microsoft Defender) throws Error 8024402f, Protection definition update failed on Windows 11, then follow this post to successfully fix the issue. Several users have complained of receiving the error code 8024402f while installing security signatures updates on Windows Security or Windows Denedfer. When triggered, you will most likely see the following error […]

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Windows error 8024402F Fix?

You tried setting to not get updates then rebooting and then turning it back on ?


I did come across this too, but only gives a MAYBE fix LMAO.
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Time for bed GL.

 

Windows error 8024402F Fix?

Hi guys,

as the title says Ive got a laptop in with the error code ok 8024402F which is the error when windows fails to get new windows updates. Ive googled the issue many times before and fixed it a few times before but I have forgot how to do it again *Bang Head :banghead: I know all you have to do is delete two registry files reboot and off it goes but I cant find the site where I found to do that.

So if anyone can help me out real quick would be great, i need this laptop out of my hair ASAP.

The computer is running Windows 7 HP 64

The fixit tool does not work.

*Toast :toast:

 

Windows error 8024402F Fix?

No I haven't but ill give it ago lol. I have done the usual by going into services and restarting it in there, no good.

Yea ive tried that link before no go, but thanks *Smile