What does HRESULT 0x8024401A (WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_BAD_METHOD) mean?

 
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WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_BAD_METHOD

WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_BAD_METHOD maps to HTTP 405. The client reached the server, but the endpoint or an intermediary rejected the HTTP method used for the Windows Update request.

What to check

  • Verify the configured WSUS URL, virtual directories, and any reverse-proxy rules in front of the service.
  • Inspect IIS and proxy logs for the exact request path and method that produced 405.
  • Check whether a web-application firewall or reverse proxy is rewriting, blocking, or routing update-service methods incorrectly.

Microsoft: WSUS messages and troubleshooting tips

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