While using windows update I get the error 0x80040609 and it says mail and messenger could not be updated so none of the programs in essentials live will be updated

While using windows update I get the error 0x80040609 and it says mail and messenger could not be updated so none of the programs in essentials live will be updated, also internet explorer is gacking now almost every time I try to open it now saying the program has stopped working windows will close the program and check for a solution but it never is able to check for a solution as this process just repeats itself