Re: [Error number: 0x8DDD0018]

The first step in diagnosing this issue is to have the system scanned here for the presence of malware:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

IF there is no malware present, see:

You may receive an error message that contains the "0x8DDD0018" code or the "0x80246008" code when you try to download updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910337

And, if the One Care Scanner does detect the presence of malware, *strongly* suggest that after the scan you visit one of these reputable anti-malware forums for further assistance in getting the system as cleaned up as possible:

http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0
http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5

Please read the guidelines of the forum of your choice prior to posting there.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
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jlleisis wrote:

Microsoft Update was working properly up until about a month ago and now when MU runs a scan on my computer checking to see which updates I need I will receive the error number in the subject line. I checked to make sure that Background Inteligent Transfer Service is running which it was along with Event Log however when I clicked start under Automatic Updates, List of Services I received a dialog box that states "it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it".

I would appreciate a reply from anyone who might have experience with this error number or who might understand what is currently going on with my computer.
Thanks in advance.
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