Error code: 80070005 (updates are not configured properly)

I am experiencing infinite loop "updates were not correctly configured.  Returning from the changes. "Windows Update poster 11 updates did not include KB 2183461, 982665, 980436, 981997, 2160329, 982799, 983589, 981852, 982664, 2079403 and 982214.  I tried to install manually via the download section.  It has not yet.  The error code is 80070005.

Hi Dwsamee,
 
1. who is the edition of Windows that is installed on the computer?
 
Try these steps and check the result.
Step 1: Uninstall the security software
b. once the security software is uninstalled, restart the computer.

Very Important: Be sure to reinstall the security software after installing Windows updates.

 
Step 2: Download and install the update for your Windows system preparation tool
b. download the good update for your Windows and install it successfully.
c. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.
 
Step 3: Install updates
a. connect to the computer as an administrator.
b. Click Start, type Windows Update, click Windows Update.
c. install the updates one by one.
d. restart the computer after each update is installed.
 
 
Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • Try to use Windows Update to install 2 updates, get "updates are not configured correctly. Restoration of the changes

    Try to use Windows Update to install 2 updates (Windows Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista) and an a security update Cumulative for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista KB253048. It's on a laptop at home unique stand alone, works with Windows Vista Home Premium SP2.

    Windows Update initially reported two updates correctly installed and asks me to restart the PC, what I'm doing. Before the connection at the reboot prompt, I get a message saying "updates are not configured correctly. Restoration of the changes. It is the next messages saying: step 1/2/3 of 3 0% complete.
    After I then connect I get the message ' Windows to not install important updates.

    Update history reveals the KB253048 cannot install (error 80070005), but IE9 installed successfully. However when click on the IE icon and run Internet Explorer version 8 of Internet Explorer, I get, not version 9.

    I tried to do this several times on 2 days, but get same problem.

    This gives a shot.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself.

    [You may want to print these instructions for reference offline. If a step said to reboot, reboot.]

    1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

    2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

    3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate and everything Norton Add ons) via Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a program (or Control Panel |) Programs and features, if you are using the classic view).

    4 IMPORTANT! -Online activate Windows Firewall immediately after the restart.

    NB: Now you're "working without a net": no to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation, reading e-mail, chat) until you have completed step #7 below!

    5. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above, and then select run as administrator.  DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

    6. do a clean install of Norton 360 (using your product ID, if need be) & reboot. CF. http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

    NOTE: Do NOT activate or install additional modules of Norton (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately!

    7. manually and repeatedly run LiveUpdate (Norton) until you get a prompt "no update more".

    8. open Internet Explorer (only) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 & run the difficulty.

    9. IMPORTANT - DON'T SKIP THIS STEP! Open Internet Explorer, to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 of => & run who fix it in methods AGGRESSIVE then by DEFAULT. [1]

    10. restart one last & test.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not the list of installed updates.

    =======================================
    WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft
    http://MVP.support.Microsoft.com/GP/mvpfaqs

  • When I reboot after installation of service pack 2, the message comes out and says that updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes

    When I reboot after installation of service pack 2 on a computer laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit Dell XPS M1530, the message comes out and says that updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes. Do not turn off your computer. I installed update readiness tool, but it does still every time. I tried to disable the antivirus software prior to installation.

    Hello
     
     
     
    1. how you try to install Service Pack 2?
    2. are you able to boot to the desktop?
     
     
    Method:
    Step 1: If you are able to start the computer in normal mode, then try a clean boot.

    To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
    Please note: after troubleshooting, start the computer in normal mode.

     
    Step 2: Try to install Service Pack 2 manually.
     
    How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

     
     
    If you are unable to start the computer, then you can follow this link to start the computer in safe mode.
    Start your computer in safe mode
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
     
     
     
     
    If you are unable to install Service pack 2, you can consult this article.
    Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358
    Please note: method 2 refers about upgrade on site.  Perform a repair installation/place will not damage files and applications that are currently installed on your computer.   However, I suggest you to back up all important data on the computer before you perform the upgrade on the spot.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  • Windows Vista: updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes

    my computer may not be updated, whenever I turn on or restart my computer, the message "Configuring updates stage 3 of 3 0% Please wait, don't turn off your computer" comes but after awhile, it says 'updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes' it keeps past, I did everything I could , but nothing happened. What should I do?

    So far there are problems or there are many who have this problem?

    Have you tried to disable temporarily running anti-virus software?

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929135

    950093 how to use the System Configuration utility to resolve configuration errors in Windows Vista
    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB; EN-US; 950093

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

    Troubleshooting in Win 7 vs KB971058 for Vista
    http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itproappcompat/thread/e1f0a807-E132-4FDC-ABF8-5bad87b64204

    The system update tool

    Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  • I need to install the SP1 for Vista, but get message at the stage of installing "updates are not configured correctly. Change back '

    I need to install the SP1 for vista before SP2 for vista in order to use 2012 TrendMicro internet security. Thanks in advance

    Original title: Hi can someone help me please.  I need to install the SP1 for vista, but get this message at the stage of installing "updates are not configured correctly. How can change recovery"I fix

    I understand that you now have returned back to factory settings and have installed all updates except for service packs.

    .

    You will need to install the required service packs-

    How to get the latest Vista Service Pack
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791

    Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service Pack is not available for installation via Windows Update
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948343

    You will need to install SP1 before installing Sp2.

    Once your computer is up to date, then you can think of Windows 7

    http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

    I can't help you with the trend, but from memory, you must allow it's Installer to download to facilitate the download and installation etc.

  • Updates defective installation as computer repeatedly sending message: "changes in the restoration. Updates are not configured correctly "." What should I do?

    Faulty installation of update as a computer several times to send the following message: "changes in the restoration. Updates are not configured correctly "." What should I do?

    Hi NickGodin,

    You can try these steps and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    If you are unable to boot into normal mode, you can read the following article and try the steps to run the system restore.

    An update is not installed successfully when you try to install the update in Windows Vista and Windows 7

    Step 2: When you are in normal view, you can see the history of update to discover the update has failed as a result of the article:

    See the Windows updates are installed

    Step 3:

    You can also try to download and install the stand-alone package with updates from the Microsoft Download Center.

    a. to download updates from the Microsoft Download Center

    b. Enter the item number in the field search and download the same.

    c. double-click on the downloaded file.

    d. click on run and follow the wizard to install it.

    Hope this information is useful.

  • Updates are not configured correctly.

    I have a Dell Xps 420 with Vista 32 bit. Last night I let it update and standing on its own, when I turned it on this morning it said update 3 of 3 0%. When he arrived at 100%, it would go to the display of password for a brief second and say it would close down, he did this loop for a few hours, and then he changed to the updates were not configured correctly, returning changes and then restart. I tried to boot into safe mode and on the sofeware cd, but nothing works. Can someone give me a step by step process to solve this problem. Thank you

    Try to rename the pending.xml from the command prompt using the following steps:

    (1) open CMD prompt as administrator (start--> cmd--> right click--> Run As Administrator)
    (2) enter the following information: takeown /f C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml
    (3) enter the following information, and then type your user name in the designated place: cacls C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml/g : F
    4) go to C:\Windows\winsxs\ through computer and rename the pending.xml pending.bak
    (5) run Windows Update again.

    Kind regards.

  • Why my updates are not configuration

    Whenever it says updated configuration and it passes to scene 3, it says updated unconfigured.   Help

    Hi CheryleMeek,

    1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

    2. which windows update you are installing?

    3. do you have security software installed on the computer?

    4. you receive an error with the message code?

    Method 1

    I suggest that reset you the default Windows Update components and later try to install updates.

    How to reset the Windows Update components?

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

    Method 2

    If the previous step fails then check the update is not installing on the computer.

    View update history to know which update is not installing.

    (a) open Windows Update by clicking Start , all programsand then click Windows Update.

    (b) in the left pane, click view update history.

    (c) to view more information about an update, double-click it.

    Once you know the update's KB number then visit the Microsoft Download and put the number in the search box, download and install the update manually.

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

  • I get an error code, ""this device does not work properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. " (Code 31) "on the computer.

    My drive hard seagate is not recognized on my laptop, I can see it in the legacy of the laptop but has an exclamation deside it, there a message when I tried to solve the problems, error was not fixed, the device status is "this device does not work properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31) »

    Is anyone know how can I access my hard drive again?

    Thank you

    Hello

    You has made changes to the system before the error appearing?  Cancel the changes.

    (1) in Device Manager > right click on the driver, and then select uninstall

    Reboot and Windows will reload the driver

    (2) remove the upper & lower filters that cause errors in Code 31

    http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/UpperFilters-LowerFilters.htm

    Access the manufacturer's Web site and search for updated driver

  • computer is stuck in a loop saying updates are not configured correctly. Coming back from changes, do not tun off your computer

    I tried to update in safe mode but can not even in safe mode. I don't have a hot spare provided with your computer.

    Hello

    What day did you tried to install? You may be able to see once you are on the desktop.

    Step 1: You can try using the know last good configuration option and check.

    Step 2: Try the methods of troubleshooting provided in the article.

    The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista and Windows 7

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  • Vista updates are not configured correctly. Reverting changes... runs through it

    Vista has 13 downloaded updates, but will not install them correctly. any ideas? He just continues loop me through the installation procedure.

    Hi JWThomas,

    You can try these steps and see if it helps.

    Method 1:

    You can read the following article and try the steps.

    An update is not installed successfully when you try to install the update in Windows Vista and Windows 7

    Method 2:

    Once you're in normal mode, try to install an update at a time to check that one is causing a problem.

    For more information, you can consult the following article:

    See the Windows updates are installed

    Problems with installing updates

    Hope this information is useful.

  • Error Code 43 - update is not possible

    Hello community! I set up a new system of Mavericks (10.9.5) on a new (used) MacPro 5.1 using a backup bootable system for all my data from my old MacPro 2.1 system

    Now all my software permissions have disappeared and I have to concede everything is new. My Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application says, that there is an update available.

    It downloads up to 54% and then it comes a message "error Code 43.

    Someone at - it an idea to solve the problem?

    Thank you very much!

    Hi, George,

    Please see the thread below:

    I can't download the new update - error code: 43

    Kind regards

    Sheena

  • When you try to receive updates get error code 80070005 "windows can not find updates."

    I have Vista Home Basic. I didn't update of microsoft since 07/12/11. Obviously that's when support for SP 1 ended.  But I have 2 SP.  I was on the support online chat with microsoft for 2 hrs and unresolved problem.  All of the suggestions.

    Please answer all the questions of diagnostic following by number in your very next answer (no need to quote this post):

    1. when your computer was brand new, you made or did you NOT download/run the McAfee Consumer products removal tool & restart Windows BEFORE installing Norton AntiVirus AND BEFORE you have installed the updated updated?  [YES/NO]

    2. have you updated Norton AntiVirus (NAV) over the years (for example, NAV 2009 > NAV 2010 > NAV 2011)?  [YES/NO]

    3 were charged for 2 hours with Support MS cat?  [YES/NO]

    4. in Firefox, Chrome or any other browser alternative never was installed?  [YES/NO]

    5 have you ever used a "registry cleaner" (e.g., Registry Mechanic;) System Mechanic; RegCure; Advanced SystemCare. PCTools optimizer; CCleaner)?<=this just="" a="" question,="" not="" a="" recommendation="" or="">

  • Windows updates is not configured properly

    After several formats again, I get a massive list of installed updates.

    I have download the list. They install. Then, they cannot be configured.

    Download list takes more than an hour and totally makes my phone useless.

    I had to stop all updates.

    Any suggestions?

    Hello Herbskel,

    Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

    Thank you for details on the issue.

    This problem can occur because corrupt Windows Update files or parameters.

    I suggest you run the Windows update Troubleshooter and check.
    Reference:
    Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter

    He makes sure your computer is connected to the Internet, and check if your card network and Windows update services are running properly.

    If it does not help, reset the Windows update components and check the issue.
    Reference:
    How to reset the Windows Update components?
    https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/971058

    : Note manually reset Windows update components.

    Important:
    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:
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/back-up-registry#1TC=Windows-7

    I hope this information helps.

    Please let us know if you need more help.

    Thank you

  • Windows 7 updates are not configured

    When I stopped, it says don' turn off computer as it should do some updates. After some time it stops. When I restart it, it says 'configuring windows updates, 0% complete, Donot turn off your computer'. After about 15 minutes of waiting it says "Failed to configuration of updates of widows, to return". Why is what happens whenever I have shut down or restart? I have a laptop TOSHIBA

    Thanks in advance

    Prithviraj BS

    Try the following:

    Reset Windows Update components:
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/883825

    Get tips on troubleshooting problems with a client do not install updates. http://bit.LY/91hZVr

    You can also try to install updates one at a time, or manually from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

    Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

Maybe you are looking for

  • the sound is not available

    I was using Oxford dictionary online ( http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/happy ). When I clicked on the button of prunuciation, a message popped up saying "Apology, the sound is not available." Here is a screenshot. http

  • Want to sync an iphone with 2 laptops (itunes) with the same account ID

    Hello I'm new on this forum, before writing I googled my request, but did not get the exact answer to my problem. Perhaps my response was already supported and somehow I missed it. I have: 1: Personal Iphone 1: personal laptop (ITunes installed with

  • a black page that blinks on the left of my screen

    When you upgraded my computer to Windows 10, I constantly get flickering on the left side of my screen when I open my computer. And also, there is a runtime error which also appears. How to fix this?

  • Drivers NVIDIA for Satellite P850

    I tried to install the latest drivers from nvidia official WHQL for my GT630M (P850) on the nvidia site. V301.42But it says that the installer cannot find any compatible hardware. I can't use on my P850 nvidia drivers? or is that it is some sort of t

  • Can I programmatically select a control in the chain?

    I'm trying to programmatically select a control of the chain on the front panel for use with a scanner. The scanner will scan a bar code, and then write the data. It basically as a keyboard. Is it possible to programmatically select a control of the