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• I use Windows Vista on a HP Pavilion dv6000 computer. I get the error code 646 when trying to install updates to security KB973636 and KB972363. Could you please help?

  Error messages?

  Download the updates manually and Save -

  Update of security for Microsoft Works 8 (KB973636)

  Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB972363)

  When the download is completed, close all open programs and browsers.
  Install the updates in the order that they were presented.
  If KB963736 was presented first in the list of updates, install first.

  For KB972363, right-click on it, choose "Run as Administrator", enter a password if one is used or click continue to install.

  If this does not resolve the error, the two articles to the Knowledge Base of the updates display this offer of Support-

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  MowGreen MVP Data Center Management - update of safety Consumer Services

• Error code 646 when trying to install updates for microsoft office

  I get the error code 646 when installing updates for microsoft office 2007 on Vista.  I do visit the website and install them manually but it is a pain in the rear.  Why did I do all of a sudden, and how can I go back to automatically install updates?

  WDS,

  See this thread: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/0c397230-26c6-4214-a5d1-3c99d2b2ef47

• help solve the problem: error code 646 when trying to install updates

  I get an error code every time I try to install 3 updates inportant code is 646

  Here is an article with a fix for updates, get the error code 646 (mainly Office updates):http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2258121.

  If this does not work, try the Windows Update Agent to:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104/.

  If that still does not help, please repost your question in Forum Windows Update:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads , where updates experts will be happy to help you.  Please post with the information requested here:what to post in the Windows Update forum

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• I get the error code 646 when trying to install 2 very important updates. Also pdf files and others are missing from the registry.

  RPDF files missing.never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas: pdf files are missing and error 646

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  during the installation of updates and some extensions files cannot be opened.  Also when you do e-mail or any continuous strike moving cursor then have to keep changing the typing.  Error 646 present during updates.

  Hey Jaynie Tatt

  Read and follow the information in the microsoft link below to fix your error code 646 using their fix - it or using the registry edit

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2258121

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Get the error code 646 when trying to install the update of security for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2431831) _

  I tried to install the update of security KB2431831 for Microsoft Works 9 several times.  Whenever he fails and give me "Update error code 646 Windows has encountered an unknown error.

  See this response archived from a previous thread:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/21092c30-da71-4b7c-B242-1b32b28242bc >

• Error codes 646 when trying to install updates

  I get 646 codes while trying to install updates, what can I do?

  Choose one or two: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Search/en-US?query=646%20error&rn=Windows%20Update%20Forum&rq=meta:Search.MSForums.ForumID (f713b70a-5915-4a57-af67-a2252a86a8f1) %20site:microsoft.com&ac=8 ~ 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

• Get the error code 646 when trying to install windows updates.

  Continue to receive the 646 code error when you try to install windows updates

  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2258121 TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011-implementation to date of Services

• I get the error code 80070020 when trying to install (KB2507618).

  I have Vista Home Premium. I get the error code 80070020 when trying to install (KB2507618).

  I tried all the troubleshooting steps below and still no luck. I installed some other updates, today, August 19, 2011.

  Do I need to KB2507618 that came out in April of this year, or is it is replaced by an other update and or cumulative update?

  • Summary
  • Symptoms of the problem
  • CAUSE
  • Methods to solve the problem
    • Method 1: Restart your computer and install updates
    • Method 2: Start the computer in safe mode with networking support and install updates
      • Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
      • Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7
  • Advanced Troubleshooting
    • Method 3: Perform a clean boot of the computer and then install the update
      • Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
      • Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7
    • Method 4: Temporarily disable spyware and antivirus software
    • Method 5: Temporarily disable firewalls
      • Disable Windows Firewall in Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
      • Turn off the firewall in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2008, or in Windows 7

  Read the little free support in the Article:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2507618

• Error CODE 646 while trying to install updates.

  I am the Automatic Updates Setup... can someone help me? I get the message above for KB976416 and KB977304 updates. Thank you very much!

  Try a direct download:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=79cc0c0f-6D2F-4A55-ad6f-7fd6bfa61896

  Update for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 (KB976416)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=807426a1-8b78-4681-A606-dc39f4d7b64a&displaylang=en

  Update of security for Microsoft Works 8 (KB977304)

  If this does not work:

  Try this for your error Code 646 and read ALL the messages/solutions to your problem on the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/f3390e74-9961-4AAE-8a05-554c1a9cf1a2

  Read the info on the above link to error Code 646.

  With the compliments of: David_O - Support Engineer

  This problem occurs when the agent Windows Update Wups2.dll file is incorrectly registered in the registry. Because registry files that correspond to the Wups2.dll file are missing, update facilities have failed. There are two methods to resolve this issue, use method 1 first, and if it did not resolve your issue, go to method 2

  Method 1: Save the Windows Update files

  1. click Start and type notepad in the box start the search .

  2. click on Notepad in the programs list.

  3. copy the following commands, and then paste them into the opened Notepad window:

  REGSVR32 WUPS2. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 STINKS. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAUENG. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAPI. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUCLTUX. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUWEBV. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 JSCRIPT. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 MSXML3. DLL/S

  1. in Notepad, on the file menu, click on record under.

  2. in the list record under , click all files.

  3. in the file name box, type register.bat.

  4. save the Register.bat file to your desktop.

  5 right-click the Register.bat file, and then click run as administrator. Reduce this includes this imageIf you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or click continue.

  6. try to install the updates again.

  Method 2: Download and install Windows Update agent

  For more information about how to download and install the latest Windows Update agent, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  949104

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

  If the above does not help:

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

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

  When you repost here, kindly include this error Code, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I am receiving and error code 646 while trying to install updates, that which is the cause and how can I solve the problem? Thank you!!

  Windows Update 646 error code

  Option: File of Windows Update agent wups2.dll is incorrectly registered and the registry associated with the Wups2.dll file files are missing.

  Method 1: Save the Windows Update files

  1. Click Start and type notepad in the box start the search.
  2. click on Notepad in the list programs.
  3. copy the following commands, and then paste them into the opened Notepad window:
  REGSVR32 WUPS2. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 STINKS. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAUENG. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAPI. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUCLTUX. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUWEBV. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 JSCRIPT. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 MSXML3. DLL/S
  4. in Notepad, on the file menu, click Save as.
  5. in the file type list, click all files.
  6. in the file name box, type register.bat.
  7. save the Register.bat file to your desktop.
  8 right-click the Register.bat file, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or click on continue.
  9. try to reinstall updates.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958053
  See: method 1: save the Windows Update files

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326253
  Method 5: Registry Windows Update engine files

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

  Method 2: Download and install Windows Update agent

  Windows Update Agent

  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent to help manage updates on a computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949104

  Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/946928

  Click Start, click run, click Browse, navigate to the file you saved and click Open.

  Add the switch /wuforce at the end of the command run and then click OK. For example, the command run might look like this: "C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" /wuforce

  Click run.

  Follow the steps to complete the wizard.

  Important

  To reinstall Windows Update Agent - download the relevant file from one of the links provided above and save it to a drive where Vista is not loaded because the file cannot be launched directly from the root directory of the system.

  Click Start, run, type: "D:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe /wuforce" (without the quotes) and press ENTER to install the Windows Update engine.

  Note: There is a space between "D:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" and "/ wuforce.

  D: is the drive where Windows is not installed (IE a flash drive or a 2nd hard drive etc.)

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• I get an error code (A12E1) when trying to install creative cloud for photographers. Agraphers

  I get the A12E1 error code when you try to install the creative Cloud app for photographers. Can someone help me to settle?

  Hi Redrock,

  You can try the solutions described here:

  http://helpx.Adobe.com/creative-cloud/KB/a12e1-error-downloading-creative-cloud.html

  Thank you

  -Dave B

• I get the error code 646 when KB976884 and KB976416 updates downloading.

  I tried several times without success

  Hello

  Try this 1st to see if it helps, and it should:

  Description of the Patch registration cleanup tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976220/

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

  If necessary :

  Try this - Panel - Windows Updates - on every update that will not be installed - click on the important updates
  or the update itself - double click a view more information (or click top then discovers on the right)

  Those who will take you to a page where you can download the update.

  Or go here and the KBxxxxxx number to download it.

  Download Center - mount the KBxxxxxx.

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

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Then you can right click on the update in the updates Windows and HIDE.

  If you get an error Installer install this version:

  Windows install 4.5 Redistributable
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

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

  Then run this:

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

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

  ------------------------------------------------------------
  Because these are all Office updates you might get more information if necessary in the Agency of those groups that
  may have experienced the same problem.

  Office newsgroups
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspx

  Microsoft.public.office.misc discussions
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Office.misc&cat=en_us_01cb749f-c998-4762-8099-df71793c11c7&lang=en&CR=us

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

  If necessary you can incident free get reports however the above should take care of it for you.

  Windows updates - free Incident report

  Go here and click on-> Windows Update fails while searching, downloading or installation of updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/wusupport#tab3

  The security updates, you can get free support Incident report
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/resources/support.aspx

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

• Windows has 3 updates installed and I get the error code 646 when I try to update.

  

  Hi KinuBug,

  In my case, I finally solved my problem by going to the Download Center on Microsoft and I install manually.

  Here are the steps that I took... which I think should work:

  Try this 1st to see if it helps, and it should:

  Description of the Patch registration cleanup tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976220/

  If necessary :

  Try this - Panel - Windows Updates - on every update that will not be installed - click on the important updates
  or the update itself - double click a view more information (or click top then discovers on the right)

  Those who will take you to a page where you can download the update.

  Or go here and the KBxxxxxx number to download it.

  Download Center - mount the KBxxxxxx.

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

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Then you can right click on the update in the updates Windows and HIDE.

  If you get an error Installer install this version:

  Windows install 4.5 Redistributable
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

  Then run this:

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

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

  Also refer to this link for more solutions on your question:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/6e716883-7af4-4a9f-8665-2f4dd57eee8d

  Hope this helps you

  Concerning

  Bharath
  Microsoft technical support

• Get the error code 8007002 when trying to install KB 2378111

  Original title: WINDOWS UPDATE WANTS ME TO INSTALL KB2378111. BUT WHEN I TRY, 8007002 ERROR MESSAGE APPEARS.  WHY?

  I RECENTLY PERFORMED A SYSTEM RECOVERY.  IN DOING SO, WINDOWS UPDATE STARTED TO SEND ME DOWNLOADS TO INSTALL.  AMONG THE DOWNLOADS IS KB2378111.  IT WOULD DOWNLOAD, BUT INSTALLATION FAILED.  ALL OTHER DOWNLOADS INSTALLS BUT KB2378111.  WHY?  YES, SERVICE PACKS 1 AND 2 ARE INSTALLED.

  8007002 ERROR MESSAGE.

  Hello

   
  
  Were there any changes (hardware or software) to the computer before the show?
   
  
  Method 1: perform the steps in the article mentioned below and see if it helps.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-Error-80070002
   
  
  Method 2: Manually download and install the update and see if the problem is resolved.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=2317
  (For 32-bit Vista)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=22915

  (For Vista 64-bit)

  
  Hope this information helps.