How to fix Windows Update error 0x80244022

What is error 0x80244022

After failing to install new updates, users may see an error code numbered 0x80244022. The issue says there has been a problem whilst updating the system. Unfortunately, it is quite regular for such errors to occur. There is no single reason for its appearance, but yet there are basic issues that tend to cause such errors across multiple users. Usually, users are unlucky to experience missing or corrupted system files, malfunctioned software, incompatibility, and other problems that force such issues to pop. There is no way to identify the problem without running some research. This is why it is necessary to try all the solutions listed in our guidelines below.

1. Use Windows Update Troubleshooter

As a rule, the very first thing advised trying is Update Troubleshooter. Most people underestimate this feature saying that it has no influence on solving the issue. In most cases, they will be true as there are usually broader reasons that have to be dug deeper in order to resolve the problem. However, it is still worth trying this simple, yet sometimes effective method to get rid of the popping error. The in-built utility will scan out your system for potential problems and try to fix them on its own.

1. Open Settings and navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. On the right pane, locate Windows Update and click Run the troubleshooter.
3. Finish the process following the on-screen instructions and restart your PC.

2. Set time and date to update automatically

Although this method may seem too easy and senseless to run, it can actually solve the 0x80244022 error. Some Windows services are notorious for being unable to establish the right connection with servers without proper time settings. Therefore, try to do the following and check if it helps. If not, now you do not have to get back to this easy step and can move on to the harder ones below.

1. Press Windows key + I together.
2. Choose Time & Language.
3. In Date & time turn on the toggle to Set time automatically.
4. After this, close the windows and try to install the update again.

3. Check integrity of the system files

Just as we mentioned above, update problems can start to arise due to missing or damaged files. Such files are usually important for Windows services to work correctly. If some of these files are out of their native environment, more likely it will be the reason for update errors. Below, we are going to use both SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management), which will detect and restore absent components. Here is how:

Using SFC

1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd into the searching box next to the Start Menu button.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
3. Once the console is opened, type the sfc /scannow command and click Enter.
4. When the fixing process is done, restart your computer.

Using DISM

1. Open Command Prompt as we did in the previous step.
2. Copy and paste this command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth.
3. Click Enter and wait until Windows ends the scanning and fixing.
4. Once done, restart your PC and install the update again.

After performing both of these scans, attempt to install a problematic update again. If this does not work, get further to other steps mentioned below.

4. Run a Clean Bootup

0x80244022 error may be also be caused by incompatibility issues. Antimalware or any other third-party software may conflict with Windows services causing the error. Clean bootup ensures your PC is started only with in-built apps and services to find out whether some secondary app prompts the issue. Simply follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R combination and paste msconfig.
2. Then in the opened window go to the Services tab located on top.
3. Check the box next to Hide All Microsoft Services and click on the Disable all button.
4. Now choose the General tab and select the Selective startup option. Make sure that the box is checked only next to the Load System Services.
5. Click Apply and OK. Then reboot your PC.

Now you can try to update your system whilst being in Clean Boot mode. No matter whether you failed or succeeded in installing the updates, you should turn Windows back to Normal Startup settings. To do this, simply redo all the steps you implemented above by enabling the disabled services and changing your startup option from Selective to Normal.

5. Reset Windows Update components

When it comes to solving update-related issues, a good method to try is resetting Windows Update settings. It is very helpful and proven to be effective in many cases. The whole procedure involves restarting BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, and Windows Update services as well as renaming some update folders (SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2). These folders contain temporary files necessary for implementing Windows Updates. Based on this, we will force Windows to delete corrupted elements and create update components from scratch. We are going to use the console to run the necessary commands. This is more advanced, yet will not take too much time and knowledge to do it. Simply follow the steps below:

1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd into the searching box next to the Start Menu button.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
3. Copy-paste this list of commands one by one clicking Enter after each. (This action will disable services responsible for Windows Updates)

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver

4. Then, we have to rename the above-mentioned folders. Simply paste these commands by clicking Enter after each.

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

5. Finally, all left to do is to turn the disabled services back. So apply these commands likewise we did previously.

net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

6. Now we are all done with it. Go to the Windows Update center and try to perform the installation again.

6. Check Proxy Settings

The appearance of 0x80244022 may be affected by connection problems. One thing that might conflict with proper server communication is enabled proxy for LAN connection. Therefore, we recommend you set this feature to disabled and see if something changes with regards to installing an update. Here is how you can do this:

1. Open Control Panel by typing its name into the search bar next to Start Menu.
2. Make sure View by is set to Large Icons.
3. Once done, search for Internet Options among the list and open it up.
4. Navigate to Connections tab and choose LAN settings below.
5. Below the Proxy Server sections, make sure to uncheck the box for Use a proxy server for your LAN. Then click Apply and OK to save changes.
6. Now you can close the window and try to install the update again.

7. Download a conflicting update from Microsoft Catalog

If you continue to struggle installing the necessary update, then there is a way to do by manual, instead. Put differently, you will have to download the conflicting update directly from Microsoft Catalog. To do this, simply go through the steps marked out below:

1. Press Windows key + I at the same time.
2. Then navigate to Update & Security.
3. On the right side of the window, choose View update history.
4. After this, find and note the most recent update (on top of the list).
5. Once done, search and download the noted update in the Microsoft Update Catalog.

8. Use Media Creation Tool

Last, but not least is using Media Creation Tool to obtain the latest portion of updates. This utility acts as a great alternative to the default Windows Update Center. It helps users install fresh updates to work around various errors. This procedure will not touch your personal data but simply update the PC. In order to do it, follow the steps listed below:

1. At first, you have to download the utility from the Microsoft website.
2. Then, execute the downloaded file.
3. After agreeing with the Terms of use, there will be two options to choose from. Select Upgrade this PC now.
4. Choose to Keep Personal Files to ensure they will be untouched.
5. Finally, launch the process and wait until it ends.
6. Hopefully, this method helped you combat the 0x80244022 error.

Summary

0x80244022 and other similar errors can be exasperating indeed, but yet they are easily solvable thanks to effective instructions. We hope you are no longer dealing with this issue. If you ever happen to face similar problems in the future, do not hesitate to use the same steps to resolve an error. The methods we listed are versatile for many update-related issues that pop across all Windows editions.