Code 80072EFE & Windows Update in Windows Vista

Cannot run Windows Update on Vista using Norton anti-virus.  Installed Malwarebytes and ran full scan.

Also to Backdoor.Tidserv inf.  You will need to remove it without reinstalling Windows Vista.

See the MVP MowGreen response to a previous post, involving the error:

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/e0f63737-9fb1-4029-abfe-36ff4d3afb7e>

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    ==================================================================

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    ------------------------------------------------------

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    =============================================

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

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    Error 0 x 80070008 Error 0x800705B4
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    Error 0xC80003FA Error 0 x 80244008
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    If the above does not solve it:

    Windows Update Forum:

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    You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

    When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

    In this way, you will receive the best help.

    See you soon

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