Windows Update error 80070422, 80244019, or 8DDD0018

If you receive one of these errors while downloading updates, the most common cause is a computer virus that has turned off Windows Update, or another service on your computer that is needed by Windows Update. If your computer is infected with a virus, you will need to scan and clean it first, and then restart these services. While your computer might not be infected with a virus, it is recommended that you follow steps to scan for viruses, and then turn the services on.

To restart in Safe Mode and scan for viruses

When a virus infects a computer, it often blocks the computer’s ability to run antivirus programs, or causes those programs to be ineffective. Follow these steps to check and clear any viruses:

1.Restart your computer in safe mode. See Start your computer in safe mode for more information.

2.Scan your computer for viruses.

3.Once you’ve scanned and removed any viruses, restart your computer.

 

Notes

Scanning your computer can take time, and your computer can appear to be frozen or inactive. Allow scanning to complete successfully before continuing.

• Each antivirus program scans and removes viruses differently. Review your antivirus program’s Help or documentation for specific instructions.

• If you do not have an antivirus program installed, go to the Windows Vista Security Software Providers website for more information about online scanners or installing another antivirus scanner.

To restart services required by Windows Update

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.

1. Open Administrative Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools.

2. Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. In the Services window, double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

4. On the General tab, under Startup type, click Manual, and then click Apply.

5. Click the Log On tab, and make sure the service is enabled in every hardware profile listed.

6. Click the General tab, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

7. In the Services window, double-click Windows Event Log.

8. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

9. Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

10. In the Services window, double-click the Windows Update service.

11. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

12. Next to Service status, check to see if Started is listed. If it is not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

13. In the Services window, double-click Software Licensing.

14. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

15. Next to Service status, check to see if Started is listed. If it is not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80070422-80244019-or-8DDD0018

 

Connect to a registry over the network

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

 

To connect to a registry over a network

1. Open Registry Editor.
2. On the File menu, click Connect Network Registry.
3. In the Select Computer dialog box, type the name of the computer to whose registry you want to connect.

Caution

• Incorrectly editing the registry may severely damage your system. Before making changes to the registry, you should back up any valued data on your computer.

Notes

• To open Registry Editor, click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
• You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on both your computer and on the remote computer before you can make any changes to the remote computer’s registry. Network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
• If you make a mistake that results in your computer not starting properly, you can restore the registry.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785793(v=ws.10).aspx

 

Windows 8 Keyboard Commands

Keyboard Commands

Yes, Windows 8 does work most naturally in a touch- or gesture-based environment. But if you’re using a traditional mouse and keyboard, Microsoft has enabled tons of new keyboard shortcuts to let you access the best Windows 8 tools. Here’s a list of some of the most useful commands (courtesy of Microsoft):

Windows logo key + start typing: Search your PC

Ctrl+plus (+) or Ctrl+minus (-): Zoom in or out of many items, like apps pinned to the Start screen or in the Store

Ctrl+scroll wheel: Zoom in or out of many items, like apps pinned to the Start screen or in the Store

Windows logo key + C: Open the charms

Windows logo key + F: Open the Search charm

Windows logo key +H: Open the Share charm

Windows logo key +I: Open the Settings charm

Windows logo key + K: Open the Devices charm

Windows logo key + O: Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape)

Windows logo key + Z: Open commands for the app

Windows logo key + PgUp: Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the right (apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)

Windows logo key + PgDn: Move the Start screen and apps to the monitor on the left (apps in the desktop won’t change monitors)

Windows logo key + Shift+period (.): Snap an app to the left

Windows logo key + period (.): Snap an app to the right