Are you facing problems while updating Windows?

Many users have complained of receiving an error code 80244019 when they update Windows, so you are not alone.

If you are facing a similar problem, don’t worry as we have provided six solutions that could fix the issue.

What is Windows Update Error 80244019?

If you get Windows update error code 80244019, it means your computer is unable to connect to Windows update server due to some reason. When such thing happens, the Windows update functionality will return the error code 80244019.

Solution One- Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

For Windows 10 users

Microsoft provides a Windows Update Troubleshooter tool that is designed to fix any issues with Windows steps. All you need to do is download the Windows Update Troubleshooter, run it and follow on-screen instructions to fix the issue.

• Go to the Microsoft Support Website
• Scroll down the webpage and select Windows 10

• Scroll down the page and click the Windows Update Troubleshooter to download the tool

• Click Save
• Once the Windows update troubleshooter is downloaded double-click to Run it.
• Follow on-screen instructions and wait until the process is finished

Now try updating Windows and see if the issue has been resolved. If the error exists, try the next solution

For Windows 7 and 8.1 users

• Click here to download Windows Update troubleshooter

• Click Save File
• Double-click on the downloaded file to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
• Click Next
• Wait for the Windows Update Troubleshooter to complete its operation
• After the troubleshooting is completed, you can see whether the windows update error 80244019 is fixed or not.

• Click Close
• If the Windows Update Troubleshooter shows the error code 80244019 is not fixed, try next solution.

 Solution Two – Stop and Restart Windows Update Service

There is a possibility that there is some problem with the Windows update service. Stopping and then restarting the Windows update service might fix the problems that are causing Windows update error.

Here are the steps to follow.

• On your keyboard, press Windows logo key and R simultaneously to bring up Run command box
• In the Run command box, type services.msc and click OK

• In the Services window, scroll down to locate Windows Update service.
• Right-click on the Windows update service and select Stop

• Again right-click windows update service, this time select Start

• Close all windows and try updating windows

If you still get Windows update error – 80244019, try next solution

Solution Three – Turn On Data Execution Prevention

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is an advanced technology in Windows that comes in two flavors- hardware-based DEP and software-based DEP. When Data Execution Prevention is active, it prevents applications from executing code in certain regions of memory which is not authorized.

Data Execution Prevention prevents programs from running freely and exploiting memory and system resources which might be causing problems in Windows update. By turning on the DEP protection, you can help the Windows update process in gaining access to much-needed resources and also restrict other programs from interrupting the Windows update process.

Here are the steps to turn on the Data Execution Prevention feature in Windows.

• Click Start and then click Control Panel
• In the Control Panel window, set the View by to Large icons
• Click System

• In the System window, click Advanced system settings in the left pane

• go to the Advanced tab

• Under Performance section, click Settings
• In the Performance option window, go to Data Execution Prevention tab
• Click the radio button next to “Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only”

• Click Apply and then click OK two times to close the window
• Restart your PC and try updating Windows

If you still get the Windows update error code 80244019, try next solution

Solution Four – Limit Windows updates

If your Windows system is set to update automatically, it would be set to download updates for other Microsoft products, too. There is a possibility Windows is facing problems when downloading updates for Microsoft products which might be stalling installation of important Windows updates

There is a possibility Windows update server might reject some update requests if your computer is requesting updates in the wrong manner. You can resolve this issue by temporarily disabling updates for other Microsoft products. Here are the steps to follow.

For Windows 7 users

• Click Start and then click Control Panel
• In the Control Panel window, set the View by to Large icons

• Scroll down and select Windows update
• In the left pane, click Change settings link

• uncheck option Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates

• Click OK

For Windows 10 users

• Click Start and then click Settings(gear icon)

• In the System window, click Update and Security

• In the Settings window, click Windows update and then click Advanced options

• In the Advanced options window, under Update option, click the toggle switch – Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows to Off position
• Close window

Restart your system and try updating windows. If you still get the Windows update error code 80244019, moved on to the next solution

Solution Five- Install failed Windows updates manually

If the Windows update error 80244019 is not resolved by the above solutions, you can try installing failed updates manually. To do that you need to first check the update history and note down the number of Windows updates that have failed.

You will be required to know the system bit architecture of the Windows version to download right updates from Microsoft website. Here are the steps to know Windows bit-architecture

• Windows 7 users – Click Start- >Right-click Computer-> Properties

• Windows 10 users – go to Desktop-> right-click This PC -> Properties

After you know the Windows bit-architecture, you can proceed to get information about failed Windows updates. Here are the steps to follow.

For Windows 7 users

• Click Start and then click Control Panel
• Scroll down and click Windows update
• 
• In the left pane, click view update history

• Note down the failed updates number which starts with KB

For Windows 10 users

• Open Start menu and then click k Settings(gear icon)
• In the Settings window, select Update & Security

• In the next window, click Windows Update
• On the right side, you will see a blue link Update history, click on it

• Write down the failed updates number which starts with KB

Steps to manually download Windows updates

• Do a Google search to get a download link for windows updates
• Alternatively, you can also visit Microsoft Update Catalog site

• Type the update code in the search box and click Search
• Select the right Windows update( 32-bit/64bit) and then click Download
• Once the update file is downloaded, double-click on it to install the update
• Follow this procedure to install all failed windows update
• Restart your computer after installing all failed updates

Try updating Window and see if the issue persists. If you are still receiving Windows update error 80244019, move on to the next solution.

Solution Six – Update Drivers

You can get this error when your device drivers are missing, corrupt or outdated. Therefore, you should try updating device drivers. This solution has helped may Windows users to fix the issue and it might help you, too.

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

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