Error Code 80244019

[svk159]

I am unable to update Vista home premium. I get an error Code 80244019. I installed spyware and malware softwares. Did not find any malicious codes. Please help me update vista and windows defender

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open registry editor by typing regedit on run dialog box.
Goto:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Win dows\WindowsUpdate\AU

select UseWUServer"=dword:00000001 in the right pane and set value to: 0
reboot and then try to update.

[svk159]

CAUSE:

The error code 80244019 occurs if the DNS was assigned manually in the computer by a malicious programs or affected by a Trojan.DNS virus. We can take the following steps to resolve this issue.

RESOLUTON:

Step 1: Remove Trojan or viruses
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1. Download freeware Anti-Malware Remover from the link give below:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes...=dl&tag=button

NOTE: You may have to uninstall the Antivirus program installed on your computer as they might conflict with each other and you would not be able to remove the virus from the system.

DISCLAIMER: The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a company that is independent of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

2. After downloading it, please double-click the downloaded file to install it.
3. After installing it, please launch it to scan and remove Trojan or viruses.

Now try Windows Update to see if the issue has been resolved. Please let us know if this step has resolved it. If not, please proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Configure the connection to obtain an IP address automatically
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1. Click "Start", input "NCPA.CPL" (without quotation marks) to Start Search bar and press "ENTER".
2. Right-click the Network Connection and click "Properties".

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. Click to highlight "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)" and click "Properties".
4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
5. Click "OK".
6. Click to highlight "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
8. Click "OK".
9. Reboot the computer.

Now try Windows Update to see if the issue has been resolved. Please let us know if this step has resolved it. If not, please proceed to the next step.

STEP 3:

To perform Force Global DNS server

Troubleshooting Steps:

Navigate to Control Panel and open "Network and Sharing Center" and "Manage Network Connection"
Then right click "Local Area Connection" and Click "Properties" and then Click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on “Properties”.
Now select the option “Use the following DNS Server Addresses” and then enter the below mentioned numbers
Preferred DNS Server- 4.2.2.1
Alternate DNS Server- 4.2.2.2
Click OK and then again OK to close all the Windows and then restart the computer. Try Windows Update again.