How To Fix Error Code: 80244019 When Running Updates in Windows Vista

Error code 80244019 is a problem where Windows Vista cannot connect to the update server.

Dns Changer Trojan

This Trojan changes the DNS entries for your computer and some times your router/modem. When your computer looks for the microsoft update server it gets sent to an infected server to download more malcious files. Read on to learn how to check and remove.

• Open the start menu and in the search box type CMD then open the related program
• A new window will open type IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter

• Your information will now be displayed. You are looking for DNS entrys.
  The following entrys under DNS are indication of infection

85.255.113.122
85.255.112.83
85.255.116.148
85.255.112.223

Removal

• Download Malware Bytes
• Install and Reboot, Run a full scan, If infected it will be removed

• If you were infected you will need to login to your router and check that the DNS is not manually selected and is set to Get DNS from ISP or similar (If you need a tutorial on this leave a comment!)

Registry

If you do not have the DNS Changer Trojan, a setting to update from a WSUS server (Used in Corporate environments) will cause this error. To change this setting follow these instructions

• Backup the registry Microsoft article
• Navigate to

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU]

• On the right side, there is a key named UseWUServer,
  If it has a value of 1. Just modify it to 0

• Restart the computer