Windows Update plays an important role in any operating system.

if you hit error code 0x80244018 when updating Windows, it means something is interfering with the process.

What Causes the Windows Update Error 0x80244018?

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Windows Update Error 0x80244018 takes place if the update service cant connect to the update server.

First, cycle your setup, which is normally what users recommend when they are experiencing Windows Update errors.

If the problem persists after restarting your rig, it’s time to get a little more technical.

Go to Additional troubleshooters

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows OS comes with a built-in feature called Windows Update Troubleshooter.

It allows you to troubleshoot update problems during the installation process.

This tool identifies the problem preventing Windows Updates and fixes it automatically.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

In this case, you may want to try uninstalling your antivirus program and then updating your Windows.

When any of these services are stopped or disabled, updates may not work correctly.

To restart a service, follow the below steps.

Uninstall third party antivirus

After completing the above steps, continue to perform the above steps with some other services on your system.

Here’s how it works:

5. you could also try removing all security software and the firewall, and running Windows Update Troubleshooter.

In case none of these work, try restoring the system.

Windows Update Properties

Disable Proxy Settings

Uncheck Load start items on the General tab

Disable all third party services