My 80044e error code prevents me to get updates

committed an error of 80044e code prevents me to get windows updates, I am running vista with a 32-bit operating system

Hi Chad,

What is the full error message that you receive?

Step 1: If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

Step 2: Run the fixit available in the link below to reset windows update components.

How to reset the Windows Update components?

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Step 3: Download and install the update the system (CHEKSUR) tool

Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

Now check if you can install updates.

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