Fix error

“The necessary service “Automatic Updates” (WUAUSERV) is not started or Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is disabled. Error 0×8DDD0018″

You can fix also the error codes 0×80244019 or 0×80070422 when attempting to install updates.

When you try to update your computer system, you may receive an error messages similar to one of these:

1. Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page. The necessary service “Automatic Updates” (WUAUSERV) is not started or Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is disabled. Error 0×8DDD0018.

2. The server cannot find the requested URI (Uniform Resource Identifier). Error 0×80244019.

3. The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. Error 0×80070422.

It’s possible that the automatic Updates Service may be disabled or if the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is not currently running. You may also be unable to Enable and start the Automatic Updates Service. This issue can appear when you make an installation of a Virus and Malware software.

Method 1:

For Windows XP

1. Go to -> Control Panel
2. Click on “Network Connections”.
3. Click on left side under task “Manage Network Connection” then a new window will come up.
4. Right click on your network connections icon then click on properties.
5. Scroll down and click internet protocol version 4 and 6 (TCP/IPv6 and 4)
6. Make sure you select (obtain an IP address automatically and obtain DSN server address automatically)
7. Click OK

For Windows Vista

1. Download and install a freeware Anti-Malware Remover
2. Run “simple scan”
3. Immediately after rebooting start “windows update” from the “Control Panel”
4. Upgrade to “Internet Explorer 8”

Method 2:

Step 1: Download and run the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) and then check to make sure the required services are running

To download the 32-bit version of Malicious Software Removal Tool, click here.

To download the 64-bit version of Malicious Software Removal Tool, click here.

Step 2: Reboot your computer into Safe Mode and then scan your system for possible Virus or Malware infections
To scan your computer for viruses, you must have an antivirus program installed on your computer. If you do not have an antivirus program installed, you can use the free Windows Live safety scanner to perform a scan of your computer. To run the Windows Live safety scanner click the link below to visit the Microsoft web site.

Step 3: Verify that necessary services are configured correctly and running

Verify that services necessary to download and install updates are configured properly and running on your computer and then attempt to download and install updates again.

For Microsoft Windows 2000, for Windows XP, or for Windows Server 2003, follow these steps:

To ensure that the necessary services are configured correctly and running, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

2. Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

3. In the Startup type box, click Manual, and then click Apply.

4. On the Log On tab, verify that the service is enabled in every hardware profile that is listed

5. On the General tab, click Start.

6. Double-click Event Log service

7. Ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic

8. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.

9. Double-click Automatic Update service.

10. Ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic.

12. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.

13 Close the Services window and attempt to install Windows updates again.

For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 follow the steps listed below:

To ensure that the necessary services are available and running, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search text area, and then click services.msc in the programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

2. Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

3. In the Startup type box, click Manual, and then click Apply.

4. On the Log On tab, verify that the service is enabled in every hardware profile that is listed

5. On the General tab, click Start.

6. Double-click Windows Event Log service

7. Ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic

8. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.

9. Double-click Windows Update service.

10. Ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic.

12. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.

13. Double-click Software Licensing Service.

14. Ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic.

15. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.

16. Close the Services window and attempt to install Windows updates again.

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