Windows Update errors are frustrating, but they’re also easy to fix. By following a few simple steps, you can get your computer up and running without any problems. First and foremost, make sure that you’re using the most recent version of Windows Update. This will help to avoid any errors or problems. If you’re still experiencing errors, there are a few things that you can do to try and fix them. First, try disabling ActiveX controls in your browser. This will help to prevent some of the more common issues with Windows Update. If that doesn’t work, you can try installing the latest updates manually. However, be aware that this may take longer than using Windows Update and could result in more errors. Alternatively, you can use a third-party update utility like WSUS or Microsoft’s own Windows Update Agent (WUA). These utilities will automatically install updates for you and should minimize the chances of error occurrence. ..

Fixing Windows Update Errors

The help files for errors like code 8024402F are of little help even when you click the link to “Get help with this error”. The real problem may be because you’re filtering ActiveX traffic.

Even if you’ve disabled Internet Explorer 8, Windows Update needs some of the Internet Explorer 8 components to work – specifically ActiveX. Fortunately, even if you’ve disabled IE8, you can use Windows Update, as long as ActiveX traffic can reach your computer.

ActiveX can be filtered in a number of firewall solutions, both software and hardware. One of the more common solutions that can filter ActiveX easily is the open source router firmware DD-WRT. We’ll show you how to disable ActiveX filtering in DD-WRT – if you’re using some other firewall solution, refer to its documentation to disable ActiveX filtering, or leave a comment on this post and we’ll try to pinpoint how to disable it.

To disable ActiveX filtering on a router using DD-WRT, navigate to your router’s IP address in a web browser.

If you’re not sure what your router’s IP address is, open a command prompt by pressing Win+R and typing in “cmd”.

In the command prompt, type in “ipconfig” and hit enter.

The IP address listed under “Default Gateway” should be your router’s. Enter it in the URL bar of your preferred web browser.

Click on the “Security” tab, and look for a checkbox labelled “Filter ActiveX.” Uncheck the box.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Apply Settings” button.

You can close your web browser now, and try Windows Update again.

Success! Again each router is different and the process of allowing traffic through varies. Leave a comment and let us know how you allow ActiveX traffic through on your router.