While Activating Windows, The Computer Gives An 8020002e Error

While Activating Windows, The Computer Gives An 8020002e Error

The glitched Windows Update, corrupted WU component, system file corruption, and overprotective AV suite gives out 8020002e error when a user tries to install a critical or security update using the WU component. The methods to fix the error code are as follows:

Method 1: Running the Windows Update troubleshooter.

Step 1: Hold Windows key+ R and type “control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting” then press Enter to open Troubleshooting.
Step 2: Find and click on Fix problem with Windows update.
Step 3: Click on Advanced, then ensure that the box associated with Apply repair automatically before clicking on Next.
Step 4: Wait for the process to complete, then click on Apply this fix.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instruction and restart the computer after the task is completed.

Method 2: Resetting every WU component & dependency.

Step 1: Hold Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt. Grant all on-screen pop-ups.
Step 2: Now, type the following command and press Enter.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Step 3: Once all the services are disabled, then run the following commands to rename the folders.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2
Catroot.old
Step 4: Now, start all the service by running the following commands:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver