{"id":24975,"date":"2026-02-10T11:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=24975"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:47:31","slug":"complete-guide-to-fixing-windows-update-error-0x80244018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-fixing-windows-update-error-0x80244018\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Fixing Windows Update Error 0x80244018"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although Windows Update is so important to make systems updated and safe, it recently has been burdened with <code class=\"inline\">Error 0x80244018<\/code>; this paper, therefore, intends to explain what it is, and most importantly why these errors occur and how this could be dealt with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Windows Update Error 0x80244018\" class=\"wp-image-24977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-10-2026-02_14_24-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More reasonable means are still going to be discussed further in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Windows_Update_Error_0x80244018\"><\/span>What Is Windows Update Error 0x80244018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><code class=\"inline\">Error 0x80244018<\/code>: This indicates some failure in downloading and installing of an update using the service of Windows Update. Usual messages, which are accompanied by this error code are, &#8220;T<em>here were some problems installing updates<\/em>&#8221; and &#8220;<em>Updates failed<\/em>&#8220;. The process keeps the system disturbed, leading to possible security vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of manifestations of <code class=\"inline\">Error 0x80244018<\/code> appear within the Microsoft Store. It won&#8217;t exactly make the Store unusable, but that inability to download\/install of an application is rather frustrating. On occasion, it can pop up in other instances like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 \u2013 <code class=\"inline\">error 0x80244018<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803 \u2013 <code class=\"inline\">error 0x80244018<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows 10\/11, version 1903 \u2013 <code class=\"inline\">error 0x80244018<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Windows_1011_Error_0x80244018\"><\/span>What Causes Windows 10\/11 Error 0x80244018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors can trigger this error, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Third-party antivirus programs:<\/strong> These can block the Windows Update service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted system files:<\/strong> Some of the critical update files may be damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network problems:<\/strong> Proxy or <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/vpns-explained-how-they-work-and-the-best-secure-vpns-of-2025\/\">VPN<\/a> settings may prevent update downloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) problems:<\/strong> If this service is disabled or not running, updates can fail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misconfigured Windows Update components:<\/strong> Issues with these components may stop the update process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since this error can be triggered by system-level issues, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a><\/strong> can check for corrupted files and incorrect Windows settings and help resolve update-related problems more efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying the cause can help apply the appropriate fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Methods_to_Deal_with_Error_Code_0x80244018\"><\/span>Different Methods to Deal with Error Code 0x80244018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Run_the_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Solution #1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows has a built-in solution to identify and resolve update issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Settings:<\/strong> open it, go to <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Other troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run windows update<\/strong>, click on &#8220;<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue with completing it by following the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-4-2.png\" alt=\"Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-24979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-4-2.png 514w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-4-2-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the troubleshooting is done, reboot your computer and see if the error persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Get_Rid_of_3rd_Party_Apps_That_Might_Be_Interfering\"><\/span>Solution #2: Get Rid of 3rd Party Apps That Might Be Interfering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common cause, however, is some third-party antivirus software or another security tool blocking Windows Update processes. Temporarily disable such programs or uninstall them, then see if that solves the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To help identify potentially unwanted or conflicting security applications, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/avarmor\/?m=blog_article_av_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_av_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte AVarmor<\/a><\/strong> can detect and remove malware or intrusive software that may interfere with Windows updates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and go to <strong>Programs<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate and right-click on the antivirus software and select <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer and try to update again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1.png\" alt=\"Get rid of 3rd party apps that might be interfering\" class=\"wp-image-24981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1.png 833w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-768x321.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the problem disappears, step down to a less intrusive security solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Force-Start_BITS\"><\/span>Solution #3: Force-Start BITS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For downloading updates, the <strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service<\/strong> is very crucial, so if it is not running, try restarting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, write <code class=\"inline\">services.msc<\/code>, and then press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service<\/strong> and double-click it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the <strong>Startup type<\/strong> to <strong>Automatic<\/strong> and then click <kbd>Start<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <kbd>OK<\/kbd> to save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-3.png\" alt=\"Force-start BITS\" class=\"wp-image-24983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-3.png 505w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-3-300x83.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retry the Windows Update process to see if the issue is fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Switch_Off_Proxy_Server_or_VPN_Service\"><\/span>Solution #4: Switch Off Proxy Server or VPN Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proxies and <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/types-of-vpn-explained-how-each-works-and-which-is-best-for-you\/\">VPNs<\/a> can interfere with the connection to Microsoft\u2019s servers. Temporarily disable them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and go to <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Proxy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle Use a proxy server to <strong>Off<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re using a VPN, disconnect or disable it from its app or settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once disabled, restart your PC and attempt to update again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Reset_the_WU_Components_on_Your_PC\"><\/span>Solution #5: Reset the WU Components on Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting the Windows Update components can resolve issues with update services. Open <strong>Command Prompt as an administrator<\/strong>. Run these commands one at a time, pressing <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop wuauserv<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop cryptSvc<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop bits<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop msiserver<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the following commands in the same <code class=\"inline\">CMD<\/code> window to rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 directories after the services have been disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code class=\"inline\">ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start wuauserv<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start cryptSvc<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start bits<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start msiserver<\/code>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Close Command Prompt and restart your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Fix_Corrupted_System_Files\"><\/span>Solution #6: Fix Corrupted System Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Run the built-in utilities <code class=\"inline\">SFC<\/code> and <code class=\"inline\">DISM<\/code> for repairing system files, probably causing the <code class=\"inline\">error 0x80244018<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Run SFC<\/strong>: Press the key combination of <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>. Type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code> and press <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to open Command Prompt administrator. <br>Inside of it, type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and hit the <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> key. Now the command will begin replacing some damaged files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart PC<\/strong>: The error is gone by now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the issue persists, <strong>try running DISM<\/strong>: Run the Command Prompt as administrator. <br>In the command prompt, type <code class=\"inline\">dism \/online \/cleanup-image \/restorehealth<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. That will download fresh files from Microsoft servers and replace the corrupted ones. Make sure you are connected to the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the DISM scan is complete, <strong>restart your PC<\/strong> and try updating it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2.png\" alt=\"Fix corrupted system files\" class=\"wp-image-24985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2.png 470w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2-300x108.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tips and guides for a faster, healthier PC<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-windows-10-11-update-or-activation-error-0x800f0805\/\">Fix the Windows 10\/11 Update or Activation Error 0x800f0805<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-windows-update-error-0x8007045b\/\">How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x8007045b?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-windows-update-error-code-0x8024402c\/\">How to Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x8024402c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/8-solutions-to-fix-oobekeyboard-errors-in-windows-10-11\/\">8 Solutions to Fix OOBEkeyboard Errors in Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/restart-to-repair-drive-errors-keep-showing-up-after-reboot-in-windows-10-11\/\">\u201cRestart to Repair Drive Errors\u201d Keep Showing Up After Reboot in Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What does error 0x80244018 mean?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>This error means that there is a failure in updating Windows due to network or software conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can antivirus software make this error appear?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes; third-party antivirus programs sometimes block the services that allow updates.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I reset components of Windows Update?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Via Command Prompt, you will need to stop update services, rename some folders, then restart the services.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What if none of the above solutions resolve the problem?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>If none of the above repairs work, try <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a> to make all necessary optimizations and fixes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Windows Update is so important to make systems updated and safe, it recently has been burdened with Error 0x80244018; this paper, therefore, intends to explain what it is, and most importantly why these errors occur and how this could be dealt with. 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