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Cannot do Windows updates, error 8024402F

this a fresh install to a new computer, everything works fine except this. i have tried stopping and restarting windows updates with no avail, also i renamed the software distribution folder but the same folder reappears after i start windows updates.

Any help will be appreciated.
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Hi dstewartjr, i have installed the hotfixes that you sent me but nothing happens after the program finishes, i have restarted the computer to check but still the same problem.
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i have try all of your suggestions and so far none of them has worked, im thinking to check the registry and see what i find. thanks for all your help and if you have more suggestion please let me know
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the reason im awarding everyone the points is because your suggestions were ok, the reason why windows updates isn't working is because a crack was used to activate windows, that in time, screw up the system not letting me go through with the updates.