Can not install updates/update history disappeared!

This problem started a few days ago when I tried to install two updates: KB973688 and KB976098. After installation and reboot, configuration updates began at no. 3, 1 and 2 lack. Ebb in Windows Update pane, message-box said updates failed to install.

I contacted the technical support from Microsoft and I was asked to have a go at two possible corrections;                                                  (1) checking HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\COMPONENTS in the registry to remove certain values, if present, that they were not. The registry backup was made just in case of unexpected problems, but I doesn't make any alteration.          (2) rename the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution Windows Update, I did, but alas, with no success.

At this point, although I couldn't install updates, all previous updates have been listed and although they are now gone, I guess they are somewhere on the hard drive (sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to computers!). Once more, I tried to rename the folder of Windows Update which failed once again and I think led to updates installed endangered "version history". I contacted Microsoft support to get more tips, but still I had no response, perhaps due to the holiday.

I would be extremely grateful for any ideas that could help me trying to solve this problem, given my very limited computer skills.                                                                                                                 OS Vista Home Premium(I did have SP2!/?), ZoneAlarmPro, Avast! Programs home4.8Pro, Malwarebytes, SuperAntispyware and Spywareblaster.These are up to date and all scans, including the antivirus scan pre-start are free of infection.

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Reset update components and check if this solves the problem, you have to...

Here is the link to the same:

http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/971058

Use the "Fix it" to automatically correct the problem for you.

Another alternative is to restore your system to a State where everything worked well.

For more details, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-is-System-Restore .

Select a restore point when you have not had any problems with the computer.

See you soon! In a world without walls and fences, who needs windows and doors?

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