Windows 8.1 Cannot Update, Windows Update Error Code 80244FFF

Question

I've tried resetting and all the other suggestions that are out there. As with everyone else, none of the suggestions work. The commonality between all the reported cases is Windows 8.1. So please, don't respond with canned troubleshooting replies just so you can score community points.

Some of what I've tried:

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Windows-Update-error-80244016-8024402f-or-c80003fa

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Answer 1

I have exactly the same problem and tried "everything" without success. I would really appreciate any hint to get this issue fixed.

As a temporary solution I have used WSUS Offline Update 8.8 (http://download.wsusoffline.net/) and successfully installed updates.

Answer 2

I've tried all the steps listed above, including all of the steps in the troubleshooting articles, including http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555989/en-us.

I have tried the Clean Boot approach, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135, with no success.

I have even tried using Safe Mode with no success.

Answer 3

Hi,

Let us know all the steps that you have tried.

Have you tried to install the updates in clean boot mode?

Refer to the following link and perform the steps suggested under “To fix this problem yourself, follow the steps below” section.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555989/en-us

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555989/en-us

**Disclaimer:**This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the operating system files. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the the settings incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. As a safety precaution, you can save the backup of data to external drive.

Hope the information provided is useful.

Answer 4

Babu V,

Thank you for taking the time to copy-and-paste instructions. I have tried those steps, as others have, with no success.

Method 1:

Method 2(a):

Method 2(b):

Answer 5

Hi,

We appreciate that you have tried performing few troubleshooting steps. Windows update troubleshooter found some corrupt files on your computer. First we will try to repair them by running SFC scan.

I would suggest you to follow the steps provided below:

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Method 1: Run System File Checker tool and then check if you can install updates.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

**http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833**

If the above method does not work, go to next method.

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Method 2: If you are using any third-party antivirus software, you may disable it and check you can install updates.

You may refer to the antivirus maker website to check for the options to disable antivirus.

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Note: Even if you disable third party antivirus, Defender will still be running in the computer. This will guard your computer from malware and virus.

If the above method does not work, go to next method.

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Method 2: Disable Windows firewall and check.

a. Hover the mouse to the right hand top corner and click on search and type Windows firewall and click on settings

b. Click on windows Firewall

c. Click on turn firewall on or off at the left hand pane

d. Check the option to turn off the firewall.

Note: Repeat the steps for public and private network settings.

After checking with the issue, enable Firewall.

Hope the information provided is useful. If the issue persists, reply here and we will be glad to help you.