Resolve Error 0x80244007: Troubleshoot and Fix

What is 0x80244007?

0x80244007 is a Windows Update error code. It emerges when Windows Update client fails to download or install updates from Microsoft’s servers. This is often due to communication breakdown between the client and the update service. A user might encounter this error when the update process cannot proceed due to such interruptions.

Common Causes of 0x80244007

• Disruptions in internet connectivity.
• Interference from security software.
• Corrupt Windows Update components.
• Insufficient user permissions for update installation.
• Service dependencies not running.

How to Diagnose 0x80244007

Investigate the error by:

• Checking your internet connection stability.
• Temporarily disabling firewall and antivirus software.
• Looking into the Windows Update Troubleshooter for preliminary diagnoses.
• Verifying relevant Windows Update services are operational.

Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix 0x80244007

Method 1: Restart Windows Update Services

• Open Command Prompt with administrative rights: Right-click Start button, select ‘Windows Terminal (Admin)’, or write ‘cmd’ in the start menu search box.
• Type ‘net stop wuauserv’ and hit Enter to stop the Windows Update service.
• Type ‘net start wuauserv’ and hit Enter to restart the service.

Method 2: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

• Navigate to ‘Settings’ > ‘Update & Security’ > ‘Troubleshoot’.
• Click ‘Additional troubleshooters’ and select ‘Windows Update’.
• Run the troubleshooter and apply any fixes proposed.

Method 3: Reset Windows Update Components

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Click on the Start menu or press the Windows key.
   • Type “cmd” into the search bar.
   • Right-click on ‘Command Prompt’ and select ‘Run as administrator’.
2. Stop Services:
   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands and press Enter after each one:
     • net stop bits
     • net stop wuauserv
     • net stop appidsvc
     • net stop cryptsvc
3. Delete Data Files:
   • Still in Command Prompt, type the command below and press Enter:
     • Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
4. Reset Services Security Descriptor:
   • Enter these commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each:
     • sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWRPLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWRPLOCRRC;;;SU)
     • sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWRPLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWRPLOCRRC;;;SU)
5. Rename Folders:
   • Use these commands to rename the folders:
     • ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
     • ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
6. Reset Network Settings:
   • For resetting Winsock, input these commands and hit Enter:
     • netsh winsock reset
     • netsh winhttp reset proxy
7. Restart Services:
   • Finally, restart the services you stopped earlier with these commands:
     • net start bits
     • net start wuauserv
     • net start appidsvc
     • net start cryptsvc

After completing these steps, your Windows Update components should be reset, which can help resolve update issues. Remember to close the Command Prompt window when you’re done.

Method 4: Check for User Account Control Conflicts

• Access the User Account Control settings by typing ‘User Account Control’ in the Windows search bar.
• Adjust the slider to a lower setting to reduce restrictions and try updating again.

Advanced Troubleshooting

For users familiar with deeper system settings:

• Flush DNS cache using ‘ipconfig /flushdns’ in Command Prompt.
• Check for updates using the Microsoft Update Catalog manually.
• Inspect the Group Policy Editor for any incorrectly configured update policies.

Professional assistance is advised for:

• Handling complex errors that persist after the above solutions.
• Dealing with system file corruption that isn’t resolved by standard tools.

Preventing Future 0x80244007 Issues

To prevent this error from recurring:

• Ensure consistent internet connectivity during updates.
• Set Windows to update automatically.
• Keep security software updated to avoid conflicts.
• Regularly perform maintenance tasks like disk cleanup and system scans.