What is 0x80244007?
Windows Update SOAP Client Error 0x80244007 (0x80244007) is a medium-severity fault affecting the Windows operating system. SOAP client failed. This error is triggered during Windows Update scans when SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) XML messages are blocked or misformatted, often due to server-side session timeouts or proxy interference. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Proxy server or network accelerator interrupting the XML web service handshake.
- Stale cache transactions inside the Windows Update SoftwareDistribution store.
- Temporary Microsoft server-side overload or synchronization delay.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Reset Windows Update service components and clear download cache folder.
"Reset Windows Update service components and clear download cache folder." targets proxy server or network accelerator interrupting the XML web service handshake, one of the documented causes of 0x80244007.
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Temporarily disable network proxy or VPN connections during updates.
"Temporarily disable network proxy or VPN connections during updates." targets proxy server or network accelerator interrupting the XML web service handshake, one of the documented causes of 0x80244007.
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Run Windows Update Troubleshooter to clear soap transaction cache.
This step, "Run Windows Update Troubleshooter to clear soap transaction cache.", specifically rules out stale cache transactions inside the Windows Update SoftwareDistribution store.
Commands & Diagnostics
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net start wuauserv
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, proxy server or network accelerator interrupting the XML web service handshake is behind 0x80244007. Stale cache transactions inside the Windows Update SoftwareDistribution store and temporary Microsoft server-side overload or synchronization delay can trigger it too.
The fastest fix is "Reset Windows Update service components and clear download cache folder". Only move on to the later steps if 0x80244007 keeps coming back.
0x80244007 is a medium-severity issue. It can affect system stability, but the fix steps above typically resolve it without lasting damage.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including 0x80244007. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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