problem accessing the Windows Update, [Error number: 0x80244016]

I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
these after a few moments it comes up with
Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
page.
and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
Mark

MarkFingers87 wrote:

> I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> these after a few moments it comes up with
> Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> page.
> and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> Mark
>
Hi

If you have Windows XP:

Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).

Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
quotes).

Run this command to display current proxy configuration:

proxycfg


For more help on proxycfg.exe:

proxycfg -?


If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
does WU start to work then?


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> MarkFingers87 wrote:
>
> > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > page.
> > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > Mark
> >
> Hi
>
> If you have Windows XP:
>
> Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
>
> Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> quotes).
>
> Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
>
> proxycfg
>
>
> For more help on proxycfg.exe:
>
> proxycfg -?
>
>
> If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> does WU start to work then?
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >

Could you send me that email please Rick? my email address is
. cheers.

"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >

hi,
im having the same problem as alot of others can u please send me the email
they sent u to fix the problem..
thanks,
julie

"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >

Same problem, seems to be common. I would also appreciate a copy of the
email. Thank you. Joe

"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >

Here's my email address:

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> MarkFingers87 wrote:
>
> > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > page.
> > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > Mark
> >
> Hi
>
> If you have Windows XP:
>
> Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
>
> Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> quotes).
>
> Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
>
> proxycfg
>
>
> For more help on proxycfg.exe:
>
> proxycfg -?
>
>
> If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> does WU start to work then?
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

Hi Rick,

As I'm facing similar problem, I would be very grateful if you could e-mail
me at "" (quotation marks excluded).
Thanks a lot in advance.

"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >

Could you send me that email please Rick? my email address is
. Thank you.


"Rick" wrote:

> I had a similar problem and received an e-mail from Microsoft on how to
> repair- I have the e-mail if youwould like me to forward- it worked great, I
> get automatic updates now and no problems downloading any updates...
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
> > MarkFingers87 wrote:
> >
> > > I am having a problem accessing the Windows Update Centre, I can get as far
> > > as choosing Express Install or Custom Install, but when I click on either of
> > > these after a few moments it comes up with
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > > page.
> > > and reports that it is an Error number: 0x80244016.
> > > Sometimes it comes up asking me for proxy credentials, but I have no idea
> > > what it is wanting me to type in as I tried my proxy server username and
> > > password and it didn't accept it and went onto the Error number: 0x80244016
> > > page. Does anyone know how I can get round this?
> > > Mark
> > >
> > Hi
> >
> > If you have Windows XP:
> >
> > Just a guess, but you might need to configure the WinHTTP proxy settings
> > on the computer (using e.g. proxycfg.exe).
> >
> > Open a command prompt (Start/Run and then "cmd.exe" without the
> > quotes).
> >
> > Run this command to display current proxy configuration:
> >
> > proxycfg
> >
> >
> > For more help on proxycfg.exe:
> >
> > proxycfg -?
> >
> >
> > If you configure the client to your proxy "environment" using proxycfg,
> > does WU start to work then?
> >
> >
> > --
> > torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> > Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> > the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
> >