Unable to view updates

I've been having a problem updating the new Windows Defender. I was told to
do the update manually by going to the Windows Update site. I tried, but got
this error:

[Error number: 0x8024402F]
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
trying to view


This is also the same error number I get with Windows Defender. I don't
seem to have any problems getting to any other Website, even secure sites.

Error number: 0x8024402F - "Checking for latest updates for your computer"
Possible reasons for the error code:-
1. Internet Explorer temporary files corrupted.
2. Spyware.
3. Third party programs running in background.
4. Windows Update Engine corrupted.


Suggestion 1:-
Clearing Temporary Internet files, cookies and history in Internet Explorer
Tools>Internet Options>General
You’ll see Delete Cookies, Delete files, Delete History
NB: "Delete all offline content", will delete all files needed to browse the websites offline.
Reboot and try Windows Update again.

Suggestion 2:-
The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the program on
the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Spyware Programs links:-
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot

Suggestion 3:-
Make sure you haven’t got anything blocking Windows Update like Nortons, Zonealarm etc
Also make sure you don’t have a Web Accelerator working in the background such as NetZerio, HiSpeed,
Speedband etc.

Suggestion 4:
If still receiving the error, then reinstall the Windows Update Engine
http://download.windowsupdate.com/v6...gent20-x86.exe


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"Edan" <> wrote in message
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> I've been having a problem updating the new Windows Defender. I was told to
> do the update manually by going to the Windows Update site. I tried, but got
> this error:
>
> [Error number: 0x8024402F]
> The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are
> trying to view
>
>
> This is also the same error number I get with Windows Defender. I don't
> seem to have any problems getting to any other Website, even secure sites.