Windows Update will not work, getting error 80244004

Anonymous
2012-06-10T19:35:45+00:00

Windows update will not work the error is 80244004

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Anonymous
2012-06-19T16:27:12+00:00

This is the top search when googling 80244004.

Through searching the web I noticed everyone with this specific error was using eset, and so was I. One person even uninstalled eset and that fixed it, but that is not an option for me.

Go into ESET Advanced Setup

Web and email -> Web access and antiphishing protection -> HTTP,HTTPS

HTTPS scanner setup -> HTTPS filtering mode

Select "Do not use HTTPS protocol checking"

You may need to restart, but that is the only thing that got windows update to work for me. The automated fix tool, resetting windows update, reinstalling windows update, and all the other normal stuff didn't when I got 80244004.

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Anonymous
2012-06-12T17:29:53+00:00

Hi Kevm307,

1.        When exactly do you receive the error code?

2.        Have you made any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?

You may follow this link & check if it helps.

How to troubleshoot common Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services installation issues

Refer: You cannot install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Update after a repair install of Windows XP or after you install Windows XP SP3 immediately after a clean install of Windows XP SP2

Hope the information helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-10-01T17:22:17+00:00

    Excuse..It would be any problem if I turned it off ?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-07-03T14:53:10+00:00

    This is the top search when googling 80244004.

    Through searching the web I noticed everyone with this specific error was using eset, and so was I. One person even uninstalled eset and that fixed it, but that is not an option for me.

    Go into ESET Advanced Setup

    Web and email -> Web access and antiphishing protection -> HTTP,HTTPS

    HTTPS scanner setup -> HTTPS filtering mode

    Select "Do not use HTTPS protocol checking"

    You may need to restart, but that is the only thing that got windows update to work for me. The automated fix tool, resetting windows update, reinstalling windows update, and all the other normal stuff didn't when I got 80244004.

    Deveky,  Thank you for the Fix, worked great. My Windows Defender wouldn't update, then whole System wouldn't update! I'm running ESET's Smart Security 5.2.9.1 on XP-Pro-SP-3, IDE/AGP 2002 System. Why did this problem just start I wonder? My Win 7 Computer on Router works and Updates fine, using same Lynksis Router and Cisco Junk Time Warner Modem?? Anyway, thanks again, finally an honest-no bugs "real" Fix. :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-07-02T18:53:07+00:00

    advanced setup

    network

    personal firewall

    filtering mode (need to click on the drop down window for selections)

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