Can not run updates for windows xp

0x80244030 - error msg when running windows update.

cf.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...0f5&sloc=en-us

Andy A wrote:
> 0x80244030 - error msg when running windows update.

0x80244030

WU_E_PT_ECP_INIT_FAILED The external cab processor initialization did not
complete.


In plain English, 'something' is preventing the updating of the system

files that are required to update the OS.


Which antivirus software/security suite or other security software is


installed, Andy ?


"Andy A" wrote:

> 0x80244030 - error msg when running windows update.