code 80073718 how can I solve this problem because no update is being installed

When you try to install updates on my computer they wil not install and the failure code is 80073718

Hi LynMinchell,

1. when exactly you get the error message?
2. don't you make changes to the computer before the show?

Method 1
I suggest you to run the fixit from the following link:

The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

Method 2
I suggest to perform the clean boot and then try to install the updates.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: Follow step 7 clean boot KB929135 article to reset the computer in normal mode.

Method 3
I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

Problems with installing updates
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

Method 4
I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997

Note:
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 the following article: back up the registry in Windows Vista
Note: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

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