Corrupted Windows Update? (Vista)

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• A strange question Windows Update (Vista HP x 64)

  I need assistance with a strange:

  My system:
  HP Pavilion Elite d5200t ATX PC
  -Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) digital cable tuner
  -Processor of Intel (r) Core 2 Quad Q9400 [2,66 GHz]
  -4 GB DDR2 800 MHz dual channel SDRAM [4 x 1024]
  -Hard drive 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA 3 Gb/s
  -768 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600GS [DVI, HDMI, VGA]
  -Drive Blu - ray & DVD SuperMulti Lightscribe drive
  -Port LAN on motherboard (10/100/1000Base-T), wireless
  -15-in-1 memory card reader, USB 2, 1394, audio, video (for TV Tuner)
  -ATI TV Wonder external cable digital tuner + TV tuner internal

  After a few months everything works well, the other day, I could no longer use "Windows Update", which failed with various error codes.  (Will post a final later with update log because I'm away from the computer at the moment.)  However, I'm looking for a general hypothisis here, not a specific solution.  So Far, in any case.)

  So I tried all the usual remedies, stop services, rename files as C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, restart services, re-register all Windows Update DLLs, no joy.

  Try restoring the system to a point where I know that updates were working.  No joy.

  OK, I have a disk image (Macrium Reflect) which will restore all (including the MBR) up to a point where I know the updates have worked.  Reformat the active partition, restore disk image including image MBR, Windows update STILL does not work.  Of course Windows Defender does not update definitions either because it uses the update services.

  Then, I tried a complete restoration of the partition of the hard disk system restore then system restore disks.  Don't agree.

  So HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?  Restore the PC with a system restore disc image disc not back to the point where Windows Update works?  What is the assumption here?  What type of virus/spyware could survive a restore disk sector by sector, including the MBR?

  Is there some sort of a BIOS virus that could do this?

  What are the possibilities here?

  As I said I can post newspapers and specific error codes, but I tried all the solutions, I found online for these codes (and others) without success, until I'm looking for a general assumption of what kind of trouble could survive the new image and restore.
  
  I have disabled all virus, firewall, etc.  I've even around my router directly connected to the cable modem.  I ran hardware tests, no problem.  There is the HP Advisor software that is currently running, but he was executed before the start of the original system and at the time where I saved the disk image, and it does not interfere with Windows Update then.

  Add information - I ran at least 5 different virus/spyware packages to see if there is no virus/rootkits etc. detected and everyone was negative.

  Any ideas?

  Thank you

  John

  Hi John94062,

  Thanks for the posts on the community forum.

  Reading this post the words "datastor" was what initially was out of me.  For now, however, each log placed in this thread of community reflects a date and data which seem to be some time long ago in the past.  The first was 27/03/09 and the second shows 16/04/09.  In my opinion, he must make a good backup, a clean format and reinstall - without using any Marcurim or any other image software needs to be done.  I also recommend taking off from USB keys or any other external media, as this takes place. Reinstall using the true authentic Windows discs.

  John94062, the image stands out as if it keeps the installation that causes the error.

  Be sure to have all disks in Windows, all product keys and all the software manufacturers, third-party CD/Media and their product keys before proceeding with this action and all data and important files backed up on external media before performing this action.

  Also, if you use a HARDWARE RAID configuration, be sure to check with your hardware vendor for any band perforated or any error causing corruption data.  Those that can be replicated to the backup.

  I know that it is stated that a new facility took place, but the dates don't seem to reflect a clean install.  After installation, backups that are restored on the system may have a bad file that can replicate itself on the system so try all updates with only the operating system on the System and before you install other software or backup on the system after the CLEAN install.

  Sounds drastic, but something is not reflecting more correct when all dates appear as some time before that happens the clean install.  We will therefore try a Clean format and reinstall using the genuine Microsoft discs, and not just any what imaging software then try the updates only to the operating system on the system.  Let us know if the updates install then.  If they then this is something which is being restored from the backup, you can restore a data segment at a time until the culprit is isolated.

  Please let us know if this helps you or if assistance is needed.

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Update (Vista) error codes

  I was unable to install updates for months. I searched the web for a while, and finally today I discovered the program called 'UniBlue Registry Booster'. I downloaded that and cleaned up the whole registry, but still get the error codes when you try to update. 13 updates are not currently installed.

  When checking for updates (not that I need to), I get this error: 80070424

  When you try to download updates, I get this: 80070057

  Please, I beg you. Help. And please be as descriptive and simple as possible; I know that jack _ on computers.

  Preparatory stage: download the Norton Removal Tool and McAfee Consumer products removal tool (since you do not know which, if any, the free trial is preinstalled on the computer) and save them to your desktop (or the desktop of another computer), and then transfer the two executables (i.e. Norton_Removal_Tool.exe;) MCPR.exe) to a brand new, never been used the flash drive.

  1. back up your personal data (for example, My Documents;) Favorites of IE; all e-mail Client data) for the same thing, brand new, never been used flash drive.

  2 format the HARD drive and do a clean install of Windows.

  3. uninstall any trial free Norton or McAfee & reboot.

  4. transfer ONLY the removal tool appropriate to the flash drive on the computer desktop and then right click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the utility. DON'T TOUCH your computer until the race is over, then reboot again.

  5 after ensuring that the Windows Firewall is enabled, you can now connect your computer to the internet.

  6 download/install/update Microsoft Security Essentials (preferred) & restart.

  7. perform a manual check of updates of Windows; Follow all the instructions.

  How will I know if my computer is up to date?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-can-I-tell-if-my-computer-is-up-to-date

  8. When you got the computer fully patched (or at least Service Pack 1 is installed), KB971029 manually download/install: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  9. now, it must be sure to insert any USB stick or SD card.

  10. from the flash drive now your data stored in a USB port, have Microsoft Security Essentials run a COMPLETE ANALYSIS of the flash player. If all goes well, you can transfer your backup to the location on your computer.

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

  If you need help, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Good luck!

  ~ 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

• Definition for KB915597 Defender Windows Update (Vista Pro)

  Repeating the failures to install this update: KB915597, 1.71.1143.0, ideas, any help or advice? Thank you!

  Hello

  Do these 1:

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  Do the two of them:

  How to reset the Windows Update components? a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Description of the system update for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008 analytical tool, for
  Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate for Windows 7 Release candidate
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

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

  Troubleshooting of Windows Defender
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555957

  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe" is the folder of the default Defender

  Start - type in the area of research-> Windows Defender - find top - make a right click on it - RUN AS ADMIN

  If no joy using Start - computer or Windows Explorer to access this folder and create a shortcut to
  on the desktop and the Start Menu. You can also right click on everything there are shortcuts and see if they point to here.

  Goal
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe".

  Start in
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows defender.

  How to enable or disable the Windows Defender
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93118-Windows-Defender-off.html

  -------------------------------------------------------------
  Maybe something here if necessary:

  What is display / causing the error message? Some anitvirus/security/antispyware products can cause this error.
  On those who use you, including those that your never had even these uninstalled (leftovers can cause
  Questions). McAfee is just an example of what many can do.

  Start - type in the search box - Services - find top - Right Click - Run as Admin

  Windows Defender - value STARTED and AUTOMATIC
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  How to manually download the latest definitions for Windows Defender updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923159/

  Malware Protection Center - Download the latest definitions
  https://www.Microsoft.com/security/portal/definitions/ADL.aspx?WA=wsignin1.0

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Windows Update Vista x 64 error code: Code 8024402F

  Windows Update error code:

  Message: "Windows could not search for new updates. An error occurred when the new updates for your computer. Error (s) found: Code 8024402F Windows Update encountered an unknown error. »

  Program: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP2

  Last updated: 15/08/2009 - updated security for MS Windows (KB971657)

  Next update attempt: 2009/12/09, received error mentioned above, no update has failed because none have been found.

  Recent changes to the system: None, computer turned off for a few months while working away PC slot.

  What I tried:

  • System Restore,
  • updates the driver,
  • deactivation of the accelerators of firewall/anti-anti-virus/link scanner/download 3rd party,
  • visited Support MS and I tried using the ChkSUM resolution,.
  • I tried MicrosoftFixit50202,
  • I tried Windows6. 0-KB947821-v5 - x 64
  • Check my internet connection, updates worked well in the month of August, my connection is the same but updates do not work now.
  • Tried all of the steps to the: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/836941 also to nothing does not.
  None of the above works. Need help please, I really want to avoid an OS reinstall updates Service Pack in South Africa being much too expensive to download with our internet back costs and broadband limited bandwidth.
  Kind regards
  manablaze

  You may encounter temporary connection errors [for example, 8024402F] when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?  Who were these applications that run in the background when you installed the Vista SP2?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on this machine (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

  ~ 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

• 800736B 2 of error Code woes. Windows Update (Vista SP2) fails to install a bunch of updates

  I know that this problem was posted a lot everywhere on the internet (even here), but I would like to explain a little better than everyone else and maybe I can somehow get to the bottom of this.

  The problem:

  I am trying to update my acer 4/5 years, grandfathers aspire running Windows Vista. Whenever I try to install the following updates:

  http://i.imgur.com/SBxv8.jpg

  I get 6 updates installation failed with error code 800736B 2. When I turn the computer off, he pretended to go through the process of 'completion' facilities update 6 (you know what I mean, it says after that windows has disconnected the user is installing updates). It takes about 15 minutes, then when I re - turn on the computer and check the updates again the exact same updates are always listed.

  The attempts of a solution:

  I downloaded and used the update tool for Windows Vista (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821) system. It shows the exact symptoms of the same as the rest of the updates. It "installs" (which lasts about an hour. Said it was successful. Then I restart the computer, it 'full' Update 1 on 1 which have been installed, when I opened the tool (after reboot), it says that I have to reinstall the same update (KB947821). So obviously it cannot be installed but for some reason any thought that he didn't.

  I also tried to run this tool in safe mode and had an error that says that I can't run it in safe mode. Sweet.

  I wanted to download the updates manually (I was hoping that they would be in the form of some .exe or something) then run their safe mode, since you can't use windows update in safe mode. I looked around online a lot, but could not find a way to download the updates manually. I found a bunch of guides tell me how to do, but non of them work. My guess is that they removed the support for it.

  If anyone has any ideas as to what I can do without having to reinstall windows it would be awesome. My grandfather is really exhausted all of this current vista installation so wipe everying is probably a bad idea. I would like to avoid it at all costs.

  Hello

  You can try the steps in this KB http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883825 for a similar error, but others indicated that they were able to solve this problem by using the KB.

  See also: the problems with installing updates

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

• Won't install not Windows updates - Vista Home. Error 80070490.

  Sometimes my screen freezes, too, and I have to close and restart, someone knows how to fix this?

  If you receive the Windows Update 80070490 error, it means that a file (CBS Manifest) that is needed to install updates is corrupt.

  The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that cause Windows Update 80070490 error.

  To learn more about this tool, go to which is the analysis of system update tool? on the Windows website. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821>

  If the system update readiness tool solves the problem, you will need repair Windows.

  Repair Windows will not damage your personal files or the programs that are installed on your computer.

  Once you have completed the repair, you will need to restart Windows Update to install updates are not included on the installation DVD.

  To repair Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Close all programs and restart your computer.

  2. Insert the Windows DVD into the drive of the computer. Wait for the installer to start. If the installation program does not start automatically, follow these steps:

     1. Click Start and type Drive: \setup.exe in the search box, where drive is the letter of the DVD drive of your computer (for example, D:\setup.exe).

     2. List programs, click Setup.exe.

  3. Click on install now.

  4. Click go online to get the latest updates for installation (recommended).

  5. If you are prompted to do this, type the Windows product key.

  6. What type of installation you want? window, click upgrade.

  7. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then run Windows Update.

  If you continue to see this error, see this Automatic troubleshooting tool on the Microsoft Support Web site.

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• Administrative profile became temporary after Windows Update - Vista Edition Home Premium x 64

  Hello

  I formatted my computer recently and downloaded several updates of Windows.  After one of them, I noticed that most of my office and all my Documents had disappeared.  I looked at the path for both and I noticed that they are both in a 'TEMP' folder (C:\Users\TEMP\Desktop, for example).  If I change, say, C:\Users\Chris\Desktop, all my files are there.  When I went to user accounts and you click on "Configure advanced user profile properties", I see the status of my profile (which is the administrator and the only one on this computer) is temporary.  My assumption is that one of the Windows updates did this, but I don't know nearly enough of these questions to find out what has really caused it or how to fix it.

  I also noticed that I am under SP1.  Can I download SP2?

  In addition, I backed up my files, so I'm not worried about losing anything.  So, how can I repair my account so that it is more temporary?

  Thank you very much

  Chris

  Hello

  I suggest to create a new user account and check if it works.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  I also suggest you to consult the article below and check if it works.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947242

• Windows Update (Vista x 64) offers me an ATI 4800 Series Driver where an equivalent or better is already installed.

  Today Windows Update offered me this optional download: "size of ATI Technologies Inc. - Display - ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series download: 25.5 MB...» Published by ATI in Oct 2010 "

  The thing is that I already have the following ATI/AMD catalyst 10.10 (latest version dated 22 Oct 10) properly installed and works properly in every respect for my Radeon HD 4870 pcie, as confirmed in the installation report, my DxDiag and in all tests, video and applications.  The other odd thing is that the smallest download available from ATI/AMD is the driver package, but which is still size to 52 MB and I do not think them is not compacted.

  I know that I decide what optional downloads to install, but surely I can I have inadvertently upset my perfectly happy graphics card and updated with a pilot unnecessary and inconsistent with the rest of the suite installed. So, what exactly is this rather small update of MS and why MS Update recognizes that an equivalent or better is already installed?

  Sincerely, Alan

  Hide the driver and NEVER install drivers from WindowsUpdate only directly from ATI/AMD. "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• Guard re-setting to update Windows Update Vista SP1 successfully, but it never appears in the list of installed updates!

  This happened for months and I just found out 3 days ago.  If you look at the history of the update, you see that SP1 has been installed successfully for 14 months (more than 50 successful install of SP - 1).  I was prompted to investigate the automatic update of Windows, is that it takes forever for this system to stop and start.  He is constantly confuguring or install updates and there is no stopping it most of the time.  I can't seem to get it to start in SafeMode as he zips through even if the f8 key is pressed and causing a beep.

  At first I restored to an earlier point, but noted that there was very little to choose restore points.  I contacted HP and they recommended a difficulty of their site that helps with updates.  I ran and persistent .net updates succeeded (However, he is the one who seems to be back).  I ran the program of preparation for Service Pack 1 on the site of Ms.  I ran the program fix - it on the site of Ms.

  Can someone help me please?

  Hello
   
  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Answers.
   
  It seems that updates could be partially installed on the computer.
   
  I suggest you open programs and features and select view installed updates and look for the updates and make sure he completely uninstalled.
  Once the updates are completely uninstalled try to perform the updates of Windows and check to see if there are completely installed on the computer
   
  Before you run Windows updates ensure that security software are disabled temporarily.
  Also to put the computer in a clean boot state and check
  Following steps will help you put the computer in a clean boot state:
   
  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
  2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
  3. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
  4. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.
  5. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.
  6. click on OK.
  7. When prompted, click on restart.
   
  Once you're back at the office, try to download the system analysis tool and run it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
   
  Once it's done you can download Service Pack 1 standalone package and try to install it on the computer, you can download service pack 1 from the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B0C7136D-5EBB-413B-89C9-CB3D06D12674&displaylang=en
   
  Try to install and check.
   
  After service pack 1 is installed on the computers try to put the computer to normal startup.
  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
  2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
  3. on the general tab, click Normal startup, click ok, and restart the computer.
   
  It may be useful
   
  Kind regards
  Niranjan

• Problem with Windows Update (Vista, 32-bit)

  I continue to receive requests to install SP1 (KB936330).

  According to the story, I have three of them installed.

  But I can't find it when you use Control Panel - programs - installed - updated.

  My goal is to install SP2 (no sign of it in Windows Update) so that I can switch from IE 7 to IE 9.

  Advice please.

  My goal is to install SP2 (no sign of it in Windows Update) so that I can switch from IE 7 to IE 9.

  Advice please.

  Download standalone sp2 from here and trying to install

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=16468

• Failure to configure Windows Update (Vista)

  I'm stuck in a repetitive cycle of the installation of three updates that loads OK set up all three steps on turn off the computer to restart, but on retarting the computer goes through a process of configuration of all three steps again only to fail with the message.

  Updates not configured correstly

  Revenant

  Configuration of

  Looking at the update instructions, I see that I have three failures.

  This process keeps repeating.

  Audit of the error in the log it gives 8007005 which seems to be a catch-all.

  I managed uinstalled - and configured Windos - several updates without problem, so I don't see that I should have a problem of "permissions".

  Someone give me a clue as how to deal with this issue?

  Thank you

  Hi Don,

  ·         You are the administrator of the computer?

  This error can occur because of a bad permissions on a particular file or registry key because it is generally bound to the access denied message.

  Method 1: First check if you are logged on as administrator on the computer. Once you have enabled this, refer to the below mentioned the thread that has a similar problem. (See the advice given by Kim - Support Engineer)

  Error 0 x 80070005 Windows update

  Method 2: If this does not help also try to reset the Windows Update components and see if it helps. See the article below mentioned the same thing.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Check if you can install the updates.

• I keep getting invited to windows update (vista): security for PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (KB969615) update installs not and displays "error code 4397."

  Security for PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (KB969615) update installs not and displays "error code 4397."

  Please help with installation. After a short period of time, I get a message that there is a problem and it will stop

  Hello

  see if that helps to fix:

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  There is also an automatic 'fix - it' here

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Also, try to put the KB numbers in the search on the link below and then manually download the

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  or repost in the correct windows update forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all

• Error message "Windows Updates" Vista

  I want to use automatic updates with my Windows Vista operating system.  When I click on updates of Windows in an attempt to allow that I get the message "the page failed to load" suggestions?

  Try the following: -.

  Open search Vista Start Menu Bar and type: RUN

  Click OK

  Type the following lines, and after each one, click OK: -.

  regsvr32 jscript

  regsvr32 vbscript

  regsvr32 /i mshtml

  No guarantee

  You may need to run the commands as an administrator.

  Restart Vista loves to restart.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Problem with Windows Update - Vista Business 32 bit

  I have continuous problems with the update (classified as Important) Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET framework.

  This update is always offered to me, but it will simply install noty but I could try

  1. Is there an any secret to work this update?
  2. Is there anything I can do Vista ignore this update and npot spend time trying to download and install it - and also for having me to disassemble the time of everyu tick selection I'll update.

  Thank you in advance.

  F F
  

  Hi Fred Furry.

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Vista answers Forum.

  You can try the following steps and check if we are able to install the update.

  1. click on start, run, type cmd and then click OK.

  2. at the command prompt, type the following commands one by one and press ENTER.

  net stop wuauserv
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll/s
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll/s
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll/s
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wudriver.dll/s
  regsvr32 wups2.dll/s
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wups.dll/s
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuwebv.dll/s
  net start wuauserv
  output

  Make sure you disable any security software before installing the update.

  If this does not help, follow the article to manually remove and reinstall .NET Framework on your computer

  Use the Windows Installer Cleanup utility to clean up the State of MSI database for all versions of the .NET Framework.

  And then reinstall all the versions of the .net framework by downloading manually Microsoft Web sites in the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923100

  NOTE: You can download the cleanup utility mentioned in method 2 of the article mentioned above from
  http://CID-6e60f9c3f18900f8.SkyDrive.live.com/self.aspx/dotnet%20Framework/Dotnetfx%7C_cleanup%7C_tool.zip

  Let us know how it works.

  Kind regards

  Yama - Microsoft technical support.
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