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Michael said:
Dear All
Just install XP Pro (with SP2 integrated ) . Run Windows update fail
with 0x8DDD0018
It prompt for the required services are not running. I have checked
and find nothing wrong
Please suggest
Thx first
What causes Error 0x8ddd0018
This error "may" occur when the Background Intelligent Transfer Service
(BITS) is disabled.
In pre-XP Service Pack 2 installations this service is set to Automatic
Start up type.
However..... when Windows XP Service Pack 2 is installed, it appears that in
some instances the service can be disabled and this can generate the Windows
Update error code 0x8ddd0018
Microsoft have added this description to BITS:
Transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the
service is stopped, features such as Windows Update, and MSN Explorer will
be unable to automatically download programs and other information.
If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it may
fail to transfer files if they do not have a fail safe mechanism to transfer
files directly through IE in case BITS has been disabled.
To try and resolve the Windows Update error code 0x8ddd0018, use the
following tips... After each tip test to determine whether the issue is
resolved.
Resolution Suggestion:
# To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates
service are started..
A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!
1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click
Properties.
3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.
4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.
5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click
Properties.
6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.
7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.
