How to fix windows update errors 80244018?

Question

I am unable to install updates.

I can download them without problems, But it always fails while installing them.

Very few packages get randomly installed successfully.

I thought it was my machine , so I rebuild a new server. And I still get trouble.

I made sure Firewall isn't blocking, here's a screenshot

I googled this error code 80244018. I tried every suggestion from the google search result.

I just don't know why it is not installing them.

I tried disabling automatic update install and picked only few packages:

Still fail :(

Please advice, I am confused because I have done this many times before, Never had this issue.

I also tried remove the software download folder, and use hotfix utility, still no success.

Solution

I won't claim to understand the issues that prevent the automated installation of some patches through Windows Update. In the past, I've gotten many unique error codes like your 0x80244018 which Windows Help subsequently cannot find in Microsoft's knowledge base.

Instead of solving the underlying issues, I have contented myself by applying this procedure, as advised by a coworker :

1. There is KB number for every patch, listed by Windows Update. For every failing patch, Google for "Download KBwxyz.." and you'll get the proper link for that particular patch within Microsoft's Downloads website.
2. Download the patch manually from Microsoft, whether it comes under the form of an .msi or .exe file, and save that file.
3. Run that file (preferrably with Administrator privileges) just like installing any other software.

Comments

[magicandre1981]

80244018 = WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_FORBIDDEN (Same as HTTP status 403 - server understood the request, but declined to fulfill it). Try it later again.

[barlop]

if it's an HTTP error, it'd be getting a particular page, perhaps you can find out what page it is, then you could test things quicker.. is it possible to run wireshark when you do the update?

[barlop]

You wrote "I googled this error code 80244018. I tried every suggestion from the google search result." we know this isn't true.. please fix that. And list what you have done.

[barlop]

Re 'reward'(you mentinon in chat) you can post your own answer to the question, but mention that my suggestion of wireshark led you to the answer. And as for the line "I tried every suggestion from the google search result."" If you don't recall what you tried, if your memory is vague on that, then don't try to list what you tried, just remove that line. And post an answer to your own question. This is a question and answer site and it's about adding value to the database with quality questions and answers which benefit us all.