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• Receiving error 8E5E0147 when you try to install updates 4, blue screens from tent to install.

  Hi, I get 8E5E0147 error while trying to install the following updates:

  KB970430
  KB976325
  KB971737
  KB973917

  Sometimes, the network connection is de-energized and finally it blue screens.

  It's on a system running Windows Vista Edition Home Premium x 64 SP2

  --

  I tried the contour of the signs down here and they did not work:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/f2f5cbe9-b2b4-4725-a825-418168c1179e

  Step 1 : you can first try to use Fixit for Windows Update by following the link

  How can I reset Windows Update Componets? http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Step 2 : run Checksur (kb: 947821)
  
  Download and run the system update by the following article preparation tool: KB947821. Description of the system update tool for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

  Step 3 : before you try to install the updates again, you can try to install the latest version of Windows Installer for vista , by following the link:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

  Step 4 : put the computer in Cleanboot before you install updates, if necessary:

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista 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. This article describes how to solve problems in Windows Vista by performing a clean boot.

  How to perform a clean boot procedure to determine if background programs are interfering with a game or a program that you currently use: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939671

  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 . Under Selective startup, clear the Load Startup items check box.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click disable all . Click on apply, then OK. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  After you install the updates, put the computer in Normal mode:

  1. click on Start , type msconfig in the box start the search.

  2. in the general tab, select ""NORMAL STARTUP " ." Click on apply, then OK. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  You can from personal experience than BestBuy support (AKA Geek Squad) don't NOT download/run the Norton removal after you uninstall a Norton application and before you install a replacement App. There are chances that Trend Micro Internet Security (an unreliable product, at best) has not been installed correctly and that the computer never been protected since the first day.

  You don't want to upgrade the computer to Win7 with the computer in its current state, unless you format the HARD drive and do a clean install.

  NB: None of your customer's current data should be considered reliable. This includes all usernames and passwords (for example, online banking).

  ~ 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

• 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

• Cannot install updates WIndows error 641

  original title: updates WILL NOT INSTALL RAN CORRECTION IT AND ALWAYS No. CHANCE of ERROR CODE641 not

  Received updates as usual, tried to install, not 2 x a tried to run again, has failed, ran the fix on the site has not yet. Ran the program to check the clear computer etc viriuses but updates will not be installed after fix it says download fixed

  Hi LinMiller,

  What fixit did you run?

  Try following the methods provided below and see if it helps:

  
  Method 1:

  It seems that there is a problem with the update of Windows. Click on the link below.

  How to resolve problems connecting to Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/818018

  
  Method 2:

  Follow the steps mentioned in the article below.

  Step 1:

  It may be that a third-party application is causing this issue. Put the system at boot. Follow the steps mentioned in the article given below to configure the system to boot and try to update.

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Once you have finished installing, follow step 7 article to start on normal startup.

  Step 2

  Download updates manually from the Microsoft site and install on the system to boot and see if the problem is resolved.

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

  
  Method 2
  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

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

  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

  Method 3
  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

  Also I suggest you to return the item mentioned below.

  Problems with installing updates

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

• Error code: 80072EFE (cannot install updates)

  sick it don't let me not inportant update and no competitor updates, tried to do one at a time does not yet

  Download exe mpam-fe still does not not, and just do a full scan to treat a suspicious malware and not yet updated, one obtained any more ideas please, try to keep it simple please no techo struggling to follow for many technical terms.

  Thank you very much mike

  Mike,

  What information to post in the Windows Update forum. http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/1467f44b-ee27-4F7D-98d7-f1c4b35b3395

  You may encounter temporary connection related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

  By running the Fixit on this page, you can reset the Windows Update components. But, if there is malware present, she will continue to reset the connection to the update servers: how to reset of the components of Windows Update http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Suggest you download and save the Fixit. Then configure the system before the clean boot by running:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista/Windows 7http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Once the Fixit has been downloaded and the system is started in the pure State, check that the native Vista firewall is now on if a 3rd party firewall has been used previously. Now run the Fixit and choose the default mode. Restart once it's done and see if the system can be connected to the update servers. If he can't, then rerun the Fixit and choose aggressive mode. Turn it back on when he finished the race and updates.

• I can't download and install updates to Windows or games on the internet. I get an error saying that I am not on the internet.

  I can't download and install windows update or games on the internet, I get an error saying that I am not on the internet, when I help

  Trinity

  Hello

  1. what operating system do you use?

  2 did you change on your computer?

  3. what version of Internet Explore do you use?

  Method 1:

  If you are using windows 7, I suggest you check in SafeMode with network.

  Advanced, including safe mode startup options

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Method 2:

  I suggest you of due to windows update, please see the link.

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Method 3:

  I also suggest you perform the clean boot and check.

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  See also:

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

  Why can't I connect to the Internet?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-can-t-I-connect-to-the-Internet

• Could not install updates and get error Codes 652 and 8007065 what is happening?

  Updates impossible to install and get the following error 652 and 8007065 codes

  Do I need these updates for Windows Office, word and works?

  Hi SallyWebster,

  ·         What are the updates you are trying to install?

  ·         What operating system is installed on your computer?

  Method 1: Microsoft has released a new "Fix it" solution that should automatically solve your problems with Windows Update. Click on the link below and follow the instructions.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

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

  Method 2: Follow the instructions in the link below to rename software c:\windows\system32\catroot and distribution records and try to install the updates.

  You cannot install some programs or updates

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

  Method 3: You can download standalone update packages (you want to install) and then try to install them manually. Check if you get the same error message.

  Method 4: I recommend you put your computer in a State of clean boot the try to install 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: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

• Error code: 80070002 (cannot install updates)

  How the error code 80070002 can be cleared for the installation of the windows updates?

  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

  Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0 x 80070002.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956698

  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

  Vista -

  Windows Update Error 80070002
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-Error-80070002

  Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0 x 80070002.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956698

  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

  Windows 7

  Windows Update Error 80070002
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Update-Error-80070002

  TaurArian [MVP] 07/01/2005-30/06/2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty. What works for some, may not always work for others.

• XP - cannot install updates

  XP Pro, SP3, MSE
   
  I have updated to notify but not download or install.
   
  On the last two occasions 'Patch Tuesday', I was advised again
  updates, click on the icon/bubble and then selected "Download" - nothing
  is happening.
   
  I make sure that all boxes updates is ticked/checked (they are by default)
  and I have an internet connection.
   
  Initially, I assumed that the server is busy, but after waiting an hour or two I
  had to go to the MS update page where I can download and install
  without problems. During this process, the Update icon appears in the
  notification area saying that updates are ready to install, just as I
  expect after clicking on 'download '.
   
  The situation is the same for the last batch of updates.
   
  No idea why in THE fails to download after notification?

  Well, my updates finally downloaded and installed, and I found a plausible explanation for the delay, at least for my computer.

  The Windows Update log in my Windows folder contained many entries saying "updated by an update that is regulated and can not download" and "the update takes precedence regulated and can not download.  Through the research forum has led me to a thread posted in October, which explains the issue clearly enough of these phrases.

  If you disable Microsoft Update updates poster will never be. What is happening is that the updates are regulated so that the update servers are too taxed. After all, all Windows computers in the world cannot be updated at once, right?

  If you check WindowsUpdate.log, located in Windows, you will see an entry like the one-

  2010-10-12 11:41:13:046 1308 9e8 DnldMgr rules: {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}-FF20EB09-05D5-42A9-A007-11CC4E70885C update is the'Priority' regulated and can NOT download only . The 8071 sequence vs AcceptRate 2525.

  If you disable Microsoft Update and then the next time you activate your system will again "set priority " and will have to wait his turn to receive actually.

  The latest entries are at the bottom of the journal. Start here and see if there is a similar entry in WindowsUpdate.log on your system.
  If there are similar entries all I can say is that you be patient and wait until they arrive or manually download and install updates from the Microsoft Download Center or from the Microsoft Update Catalog . To the Download Center, enter the number of the update, and then click the magnifying glass icon to start the search. For the MU catalogue, either enter the number or the Security Bulletin number.
  All the Security bulletins can be found hereand also contain links that allow once to manually download the updates go MS Download Center.

  Expert MowGreen Windows IT Pro - consumer safety

  The full thread is informative, as he explained that a potential downside to transform UA to save system resources might be bumped to the back of the queue to get updates.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/vistawu/thread/da6658e7-d7dd-4db8-883E-393b0e743655?Prof=required

  OK... works for me!  ;)

• Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 will not install update KB2378111 or install downloaded programs and returned with error code 80070570

  Hello... my computer will not install update KB2378111 with a code error 80070570.  In addition, I can not install all programs downloaded from the internet, specifically my anti-virus software.  I'm running without any software antivirus at this time.  I ran the most recent Microsoft malicious software removal tool and it showed that there is no problem.

  I'm running without any antivirus at this time software

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: see the "to install Windows by performing a clean install" (or "reinstall Windows Vista") http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista article

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  VERY IMPORTANT! -Online any Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application.

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx
  http://www.us-cert.gov/CAs/tips/ST05-007.html

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, 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

• Error code: 80070426 - (cannot install updates)

  I just got an error yesterday, on 9 November, that windows could not download automatic updates so I clicked on the Update icon in my system tray and tried to run the updates manually.  I got the Error 80070426 and with repeated tests there I cannot get updates.  According to the automatic updates, I have not received new updates since October 10.

  I also checked my security settings and noticed that my Windows Defender has been exceeded.  If I try to update Windows Defender, I also have an error saying that it cannot be updated with the error code 0x80070426.

  I looked at the code Error 80070426 on knowledge base and followed the steps here to try to fix.  Disk cleanup has no effect.  Whenever I try to validate my copy of windows, it says:

  This copy of Windows has failed the genuine validation.

  An unauthorized change was made to your Windows license or software installed on this computer is not currently compatible with Windows Vista.

  I tried to run as administrator command prompt and get an error for this as well.  It is said: The Software Licensing service could not be started.  A system error has occurred.  2 system error has occurred.  The system cannot find the specified file.

  This computer was originally shipped with XP, but earlier this year, I installed Vista with a copy bought in the store after I had problems with my operating system and could not run the XP restore disks sent to me by HP or those that I did after that I bought this computer.  When I first installed Vista the computer has a large.  However, after about 2 months, I started to have the blue screen of death, and my computer shuts off and restarts automatically when the blue screen comes up.  I was never able to locate files error on my computer so I do not see what is causing the blue screen and the screen is not upward on my computer... maybe it's here for a second before a restart of my computer.  I don't know what is causing my computer to act like that.  I ran all kinds of virus scans, ad-aware scans, keylogger scans, etc., and nothing ever comes I have a Trojan horse or any kind of virus.  Either something is seriously steeped in this machine that I was unable to find or my system some how became unstable at any given time.

  You can give me any help would be greatly appreciated because at this point, except to buy a new computer or do a complete OS reinstall again once I'm all options or ideas.

  1. contact the Iolo Support [1] and ask how you can "undo" the changes by using the component "Registry cleaner" System Mechanic.

  2. after "undo" these changes, open Internet Explorer (only) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 & run it in DEFAULT and modes difficulty then AGGRESSIVE. [2]

  3. restart & test.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  [1] I hope you are fluent Mandarin: Iolo is a people's Republic of CHINA (mainland China).

  [2] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not list the updates installed in Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) or installed updates.

  ~ 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

• Install updates, when I restart all my apps stopped working the laptop?

  I had turn automatic updates off the coast of more than 6 months because of complications with an installed update, after it installed I turned on my laptop and view error started to appear for all! Internet Explorer had stopped working, msn direct ceased to adobe flash player had stopped the list goes!  I don't know yet so far is that I had a few ready to install, I had to do a system restore to use my laptop properly! Any ideas on wht, has happened and what I can do about it, I have currently 70 updates waiting to be installed, I need this sorting asap!  all ideas welcome

  Hi kises2539,

  Method 1:

  1. download the stand-alone package with four updates at a time. You can download the stand-alone version of the link with the number of KB below:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads and check if the problem is resolved.

  2. start the clean boot computer and try to install the updates manually. Link below will help you to start the computer in clean boot:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Make sure that you reset the computer in normal mode (you can see step 7)

  Method 2: you can also run the built-in convenience store, check out the link below: open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Update-troubleshooter

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Error code: 80070490 (cannot install updates)

  may seem to install one of my updates! then he goes back to 60 some odd updates to install, I keep trying to install it but nothing works... manually or else how to install?

  Lin,

  Please see - you receive a "0 x 80070490" error code when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates Web sites
  Follow the steps for the edition of Windows that runs on your computer.

  When you run (CheckSUR) system update readiness tool suggest that you do a boot minimum, as mentioned above Praseetha K
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  NOTE: Start-up mode minimum state all the 3rd party firewalls will be disabled. Open Control Panel > Windows Firewall to make sure that the native Windows Firewall is now on.
  The system must be connected to the internet when you run CheckSUR.

  If run CheckSUR does not resolve the problem of update, then go to running the System File Checker.
  If this does not solve the problem of update, then you will have to do an "in-place upgrade", alias repair facility.

  Repair an Installation of Vista by using the upgrade to the Vista DVD Option
  Please note that the States of page above on the installed Service Packs be uninstalled before running the operation.

  How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7

  Expert MowGreen Windows IT Pro - consumer safety

• Vista - Error Code: 80070490 (cannot install updates after SP2 installation)

  Hello!  I was not able to install updates windows since the 10/4, when I installed sp2.  How can I fix?  I do not have the Vista CD because it was preinstalled on my computer.  What should I do now?

  my computer came pre-installed with Norton Internet Security 2008.  I had the geek squad install Webroot Spy Sweeper... I uninstalled and then installed spy sweeper from Webroot anit-virus.  Recently who missed...

  You see the effects of a long-standing infection hijackware. See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: The Norton Internet Security free trial will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the Norton removal tool
  Before you install the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new antivirus application (for example, Webroot Internet Essentials 2011).

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx
  http://www.us-cert.gov/CAs/tips/ST05-007.html

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, 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 independent computer (no BigBoxStoreUSA or Best Buy/Geek Squad!) repair facility.

  Wish I had better news for you. 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

• Vista - Error Code: 1706 (cannot install updates) valid any source not found for product Microsoft works9, which came with my vista

  Microsoft Works 9 came with my Windows vista Home Premium April 14,2009, I leave automatic updates do their thing, such as recommended and I was prompted to restart. So I did.    Now it always tells me I have the same important updates 3.

  (A security update for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2092914) and office 2007 (KB2251419) word and office system (KB2277947).

  So now, he tells me when I click on ms works, that the error 1706 no valid source could not trading for the microsoft works product. Windows install cannot continue.

  That's the only change I made to my computer, so I did what I could do,

  I contacted HP for help and we have tried everything and to

  Discover that now my "D" drive is corrupt also.

  I would like to know how I can get back my program without making a recovery or even buy it?

  I really hope someone out there can help me.

  You know I bought an XP in 2003 and it is still a good kicking.

  Thank you

  Hello

  You can check if the error message you get when you try to use the application is due to the failure of the installation of the update of Windows related to Microsoft Works.

  Step 1:

  Check in Windows Update history if the installation failed or not for the 3 articles mentioned.

  To open Windows Update history

  (a) click theStart button,.

  (b) go toControl Panel,.

  (c) selectprograms, and then, under programs and features.

  (d) clickview installed updates.

  (e) search for update driver for the printer, get the KB article number.

  Step 2:

  You can perform a restore of the system on the computer to restore back the previous settings control also if Microsoft Works works.

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  For more information follow the link below.

  System Restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Step 3:

  If the installation fails, try to install the updates manually and check what is happening. Click the links to download the three updates mentioned.

  Update of security for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2092914)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=feb121ad-e5f6-40E2-BF12-045ae5c2a754&displaylang=en

  Update of security for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB2251419)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0d7210a3-662e-41e7-AFFC-ae94f9d89388&displaylang=en

  Update of security for Microsoft Office Word 2007 (KB2251419)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=ed5b9671-651d-41F3-aed3-93ee8a28657f&displaylang=en

  Note: Before to install updates manually set the computer to clean up state of startup and then continue with the installation. To configure your computer to clean boot follow the link below.

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Once you have finished installing the updates, follow step 7 article to start on normal startup.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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