Error code 80244019

[Kurt]

I am using Vista Basic and keep getting Error Code 80244019 when trying to
update. Anyony know why and know how to fix it?

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Vista or Vista SP1? Is this a sudden, new problem or an ongoing one? Do
you update via WSUS?

See if anything here helps:
http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-vista/errors-found-code-80244019-when-trying-to-run-windows-updates-in-windows-vista/
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[Kurt]

The problem has been going on for about 2 weeks now Vista it started when I
tried upgrading to SP1, Also I forgot to add this but Windows Defender is not
able to look for new definitions. I used the windows updater that comes with
Vista on PC. The link you told me to try did not work either. Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Kurt

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

> ...The link you told me to try did not work either.

You couldn't open the page or its contents didn't help? If the former, try
this link instead: http://snipurl.com/2lys7

Did you attempt to install Vista SP1 via Windows Update or manually?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you
attempted to install SP1?

> ...Windows Defender is not able to look for new definitions.

Understandable, as Defender updates via Windows Update. Was Defender able
to update OK prior to the attempt to install SP1?

[Kurt]

Ok updated manually to SP1 but still wont update anything else. I tried both
the sites the info on either of the pages did not help the problem. As for
anti-Virus software I use Eacceleration and no other firewalls other then the
built in one to my Linksys router, but I have another computer using Vista on
same Router that is letting me update just fine.
Thank you,

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

I would NOT recommend installing Vista SP1 manually unless and until it's
offered by Windows Update.

I would recommend disabling your anti-virus application before installing or
uninstalling Vista SP1.

Since the problem only started after you manually installing Vista SP1, you
can try 2 things:

1. Uninstall Vista SP1 (with your anti-virus application disabled), reboot,
and see if the behavior persists.

How to uninstall Windows Vista SP1 as a troubleshooting step:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

or...

2. Open a free support incident:

Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available
at no charge through 18 Mar-09
• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1

[kr1]

Hi! All. I am new to this newsgroup. I have noticed a lot of folks
experiencing problems with this error code 80244019.
I tried a "fix" suggested by a friend who is in IT and it worked out ok for
me.
I hope I am using the correct forum to share this information with you and
please excuse me if I'm not.
Anyway this is the fix that worked -

In the search pane type in services

scroll down to Win HTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service

Right Click and go to - properties

In the "properties" pane look for startup type

select - Automatic

Make sure you select "Automatic" and not "Automatic delayed start"

Click - "Apply" and then "Ok"

Restart computer and then search for UPDATES

Worked fine for me, hope it helps others out.