Error 8024402f, Protection Definition Update Failed on Windows 11 FIX [Tutorial]
16Error 8024402f, Protection Definition Update Failed on Windows 11 FIX [Tutorial]
If Windows Security (Microsoft Defender) throws Error 8024402f, Protection definition update failed on Windows 11, then follow this tutorial 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 Defender.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
protection definition update failed
protection definition update failed windows 10
protection definition update failed windows 11
protection definition update failed error code
protection definition update failed windows defender
Some Windows 11 that have recently upgraded to the new operating system are reporting that their every attempt at installing new security signatures updates for the Windows 11 security end up failing with the same 8024402F error code.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.