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• cannot access windows update - windows freezes a startup (error 0x8007043C)

  original title: cannot access windows update - windows freezes a start-up

  Error number: 0x8007043C when I try to access windows update. I tried to restore my computer to an earlier date without result. Windows hangs after login. Not sure if this is a update problem or another problem.

  Error number: 0x8007043C when I try to access windows update. I tried to restore my computer to an earlier date without result. Windows hangs after login. Not sure if this is a update problem or another problem.

  Do some basic cleaning and updates that may resolve your problem (also - check your time and date - as well as your setting time zone...)

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you will use the aggressive version if given a choice):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know usingGoogle (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end. This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• After that upgradation cannot activate windows

  I have preinstalled windows 8. When the notification came from windows mobile update. I update windows now it shows that this windows pro 8.1 and cannot activate windows and I do not have a recovery media, then what to do?

  Hello

  Please contact Microsoft Community.

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  I suggest you to try Windows activation use the phone activation and check if that helps.
  Refer to this article:
  Get help from Microsoft Windows activation
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/950929

  See also:
  Why can't I activate Windows?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/why-activate-Windows

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• Cannot install Windows updates (has no status) on the computer desktop and laptop

  Desktop               (Purchase date: 13/07/2010)

  Model: Pavilion p6402f or 6402f

  Product: BK275AA #ABL

  Serial No.: {removed privacy}

  OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit

  Product ID: {removed privacy}

  Portable               (Purchase date: 14/07/2011)

  Model: Pavilion g6 Notebook PC

  Product: QD317UA #ABC

  Serial No.: {removed privacy}

  OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 164-bit

  Product ID: {removed privacy}

  Description of the problem: same problem on the computer desktop and laptop at the same time began: cannot install Windows updates (has no status)

  No hardware changes or software recently made to the system: I followed the usual procedure to install Windows updates.

  Method of connection: wireless

  Technical expertise: intermediate level

  Performed troubleshooting: because the error # 80071 A 90 type indicated by the system, I followed the instructions of Windows Help and Support, for example to run Microsoft Fix it which did not work; a more advanced method has also been used, who recommended to start Windows Update in Mode safe, then open Windows Update and install the updates and then restart normally. At this point, the problem was that any stage of Windows Update was available.

  Hello amib004,

  As much as I know, only Windows Update cannot be run in safe mode. That being said, I saw where install several updates may conflict with each other. Try to disable all updates installation and install the updates failed one at a time.

• Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  How to reset the Windows Update settings?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Cannot install window updates 14 altogether 646 of the code

  Cannot install window updates 14 altogether 646 of the code

  luckyslap,

  read the problems known in this page, they explain what to do. There is a link to a fix the article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  Let us know if this helped.

• Cannot run Windows Update from the PC that was previously on a domain.

  Original title: cannot run Windows Update

  I got my PC of my former company with a local login. However, the PC has been joined to a domain. The company no longer exists, but because the PC has submitted to its group policies, I can't run Windows Update. Is there a way around this problem? Thank you.

  Strongly suggest that you contact the administrator of the domain so that it can correct or remove strategies group that are applied to the system.

  In addition, ask the installatiion Media for the edition of Windows installed if you don't have it now.

  MowGreen Services update - consumer safety

• Cannot install Windows update - error 8007003 - updated fails repeatedley

  Cannot install Windows update - error 8007003 occurs whenever I try to update

  Would have been nice if you included the Windows operating system you are using, but nevertheless (pick that applies to you).

  Windows XP

  You receive an error '0 x 80070002' or '0 x 80070003' code after you download an update from Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  When you search for available updates on the update site, you see the Error 80070002 0 x or 0 x 80070003
  http://update.Microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=17&LN=EN&IsMu=false

  Error message when you try to download the updates on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update on a Windows XP computer's Web site: "0 x 80070003".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/916248

  Vista

  Windows Update error 80070003
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/dc8636cd-4742-4e4e-B07C-a8cc9c684b261033.mspx

  Description of the update of the system for Windows Vista tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  0 X 80070002 ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND

  You receive an error '0 x 80070002' or '0 x 80070003' code after you download an update from Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  Error message when you try to download updates from Windows Update on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "error 0 x 80070003 the system cannot find the path specified."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942967

  And here's one for Windows 7

  Windows Update error 80070003
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Update-error-80070003

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Cannot install windows update kb969947 error code 800F0816

  Cannot install windows update kb969947 (for vista) everytime I try after that restart the computer should go back to a previous restore point to operate

  error code 800F0816

  See the section "How to get help" of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969947

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  Or you can...

  Launch a collateral request for assistance free Windows Update:
  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?Gprid=6527

  Consumer Security Support homepage
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/

  For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

  For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• renovated, install XP SP2, valid and cannot access windows update

  Hello world

  I reformated my desktop PC, install XP SP2 original frommy OEM drive, valid and cannot access windows update.

  All solutions?

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/cant-download-SP3-getting-error-0x8024400a/a71b55ee-10d4-410C-8b0b-a2114f7d8b94

  UTC/GMT is 20:23 on Sunday, October 28, 2012

• 0x8024400A error, cannot install Windows updates.

  Original title: error cannot access windows update

  0x8024400A error message

  Hello

  1. you have any application installed on the computer security?

  2 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  I suggest you run the FIXIT from the link below and. You can also try other steps listed in this article.

  Temporary connection related errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  Hope this helps and keep us posted.

• fixing older XP that needs updating. Error Msg 0 x 80245003. cannot access windows update.

  fixing older XP that needs updating. Error Msg 0 x 80245003. cannot access windows update. Help!

  Microsoft fix it wants tool return me to windows update to download some updates IT must first which is no help...

  Hello

  1. Open command prompt.
  2. type net stop wuauserv, and then press ENTER.
  3. Type rmdir /s %windir%\softwaredistribution\wuredir and press enter
  4 type net start wuauserv, and then press ENTER.
  5. try to install the updates again.

• Error 0 x 80240036, 0x8024400A, cannot install Windows updates

  Original title: cannot access windows update Center to down load my updates.

  I keep getting these two error messages whenever I try to install windows on my computer updates.

  I have windows XP Home Edition

  Error number: 0 x 80240036

  Error number: 0x8024400A

  Thank you, Bob Taylor * address email is removed from the privacy *

  PS I'll install a new windows XP on my hard drive now. Who could do

  Hello

  Have you done a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  I suggest you to check the updates could be the cause of the problem. To do

  (a) go to control panel,.

  (b) click on Add/Remove programs.

  (c) scroll through the list of programs, and downstairs, you will find all the updates that are installed with their numbers categories.

  Provide us with the number if the issue not be resolved after following the methods.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you run the FIXIT from the link below and.

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Try installing updates and if the issue gets not solve, go to the method 2:

  Method 2:

  If the problem is not solve I suggest you try the procedure described in the link mentioned below.

  You cannot install some programs or updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

  Warning: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/( )

  
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  And take note: While running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area so all available data on this risk to be lost.

  Method 3:

  You can also try the steps from the link below if the above methods fail. Run the FIXIT and if it does not help, try the manual steps.

  Temporary connection related errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Cannot install windows update kb2686509

  Cannot install windows update kb2686509

  Hi marksherick,

  If you are unable to install KB2686509, follow the steps described in this document that is specific to not be able to install this update.

  You can also try the following troubleshooting options described in the links below:

  Reset the Windows Update components

  You cannot install some programs or updates

• Cannot access Windows Update because of the error [error number: 0xC800042D].

  Cannot access Windows Update because of the error [error number: 0xC800042D].

  Hi RetCoach,

  Please take a look at the following thread as it's the same problem that you are experiencing:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_other-windows_update/error-code-0xc800042d-cant-install-updates/4e596d12-7601-439f-9adb-67acd994281f
  There is also an article in connection with things to try:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941
  Hope these helps.