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.
Best Answer
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 :