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• My Windows update fails to install the important update 3, and the error code is Code 8007045 D. Anyone had this happen, and how can I fix it?

  Code 8007045 that appear when Windows Update fails to install important updates

  Short story: If you do NOT live in one of the zones listed in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976098, you really don't need to install this update anyway so you can just "hide".

  HOW to hide an update or restore a hidden update
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/24376-Windows-Update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html ~ 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

• Windows Update: failed. __Code 643 windows Update encountered an unknown error. _ * AND * __I cannot repair Windows 7 with the disc either. My guess is: these issues are related...? __

  I have THREE questions which PEUVENT all be linked togther... What do you think?

  [I am slot as Windows 7 Ultimate (free upgrade to Dell PC w/purchase) on a Dell 64 bit PC XPS435]
  I've upgraded from Vista about 3 weeks ago.

  #1 - Two weeks ago I had a problem with the installation of Nero/LiquidTV-TiVo to my PC... (this is also when the problem started).
  To get the "Nero" thing figured out, I took the advice of someone on the Forum/Blog of Nero. The person has provided a lenghty explanation how to uninstall LiquidTV completely by removing the registry files... I don't really know what I'm doing in the registry, but everything that I helped my problem of Nero, but I couldn't tell you WHAT I deleted OR if I have deleted any bad subfolders or whatnot!... the next time I started my PC is when the NEW NUMBER is right.

  #2 - On my next BOOT, Windows Update has found an IMPORTANT update:

  A security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 for x 64 systems (KB954430)

  .. .and it fails every time, it tries to install saying this:

  Windows Update - failed

  Code 643 Windows Update encountered an unknown error.

  "Get help with this error" provides little or no help... but it says this:
   "WindowsUpdate_00000643" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"
  
  All the research I did, the problem seems to be with Microsoft .NET Framework... .and all the solutions I found talking about it, "UNINSTALL all THE .NET FRAMEWORK & REINSTALL" ... I tried and there is no .NET Frameworks listed in Add/Remove, and when I press on ' VIEW INSTALLED UPDATES'... " on my PC it says, "no updates are installed on this computer"... what the _____?

  #3 - Today, I thought I would just pop the WINDOWS 7 installation disc and do a repair/upgrade... It will not be upgraded.
  He cycles most of the way through, then he Has STOPPED and says this:

  The following problems prevent upgrade Windows. Cancel the upgrade, perform each task, (it lists only a SINGLE task), and then restart the upgrade to continue.

  • Windows needs to be restarted if necessary to system files can be changed before you continue.

    Does not help restart. He tried 3 times and he ends up doing the same thing.
    Is it possible I deleted something out of the register so far here and which is cause of all this?
    If so, is it possible to fix WITHOUT doing a new install of Windows 7?
    OR... anything can be a problem... Please HELP!

    (And please note: I am a first year student college with specialization in computer science... but I just started last semester, so I don't know what I should... yet. - though, I SHOULD have known better than to mess with the registry!) My bad).

    Thanks a lot for your time in advance, and I look forward to hear from you!  VikeMike4
    

  Erwan,
  You must read this entire thread and the State, if you have tried the steps listed here or that you tried to fix the problem.  Take a look at this article, because it has a solution for 643 errors: KB971187
  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows update fails with error code 57 (KB951847)

  Windows update fails when it encounters an unknown error while trying to install the following:

  Microsoft. NET Framework 3.5 Service pack 1 and. NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x 86

  Installation date: 13/11/09
  Installation status: windows has encountered an unknown error: code 57
  Update type: important

  Recently, I made a recovery of the pc and reformatted my entire hard drive to the issuance of the plant.  Yesterday, I downloaded a standalone installer (KB947821) to see if that would help.  He did not.

  I would like to have instructions step by step on how to obtain this update to install correctly.

  Thank you

  Quote your full version of Windows (for example, WinXP SP3;) Vista 64 - bit SP2; Win7 RC. Win7) when you post in a forum or a newsgroup. Please do it in your next reply.

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

  Step #1 => foremost, note what version of .NET Framework is installed:

  How to determine what version of the .NET Framework is installed and determine whether the service packs have been applied
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318785

  Step #2-online now see resolution method 2 in...

  When you try to install an update for .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5, you may receive Windows Update '0 x 643' error code or error code Windows Installer '1603' (ignore the title, if necessary)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923100

  After running the tool that is appropriate and necessary, (re) install all versions of the .NET Framework (but the ones you noted in #1 above) manually using the download links on the page, and then run Windows Update manually install security updates for same.

  NB: If you remove the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 by using the tool, reinstall .NET Framework 3.5 will also install .net Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.0 SP2. Then, Windows Update will offer .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

  IMPORTANT! =>, If you remove the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, reinstall your version of .NET Framework in the following order:

  1. the .net framework 3.5, then...
  2 .net framework 1.1, then...
  3 .net framework 1.1 SP1

  NB: KB923100 makes reference to this page: http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/05/30/611355.aspx.  Please read ALL as well as the related http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/pages/8904493.aspx before using the .NET Framework cleanup tool.

  Step #3 => Check-in at Windows Update and install the critical updates of security offered.

  ~ 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

• Windows update fails on XP Pro SP3 with 0x8007F064 error code.

  Windows update fails repeatedly on XP Pro SP3 with 0x8007F064 error code:

  Update security for Windows XP (KB2661637)
  A security update cumulative for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP (KB2647516)
  Update security for Windows XP (KB2660465)

  Update works fine until yesterday. Microsoft tool ran (no change), reloaded Windows Update (no change), a tool for malware own virus check comes to nothing. Any ideas?

  Since it is a Dell computer, chances are a Norton or McAfee free trial is preinstalled. When you have done the clean install, the free trialware would have ALSO reinstalled (but not valid now).  Let's see if the execution of two removal tools & a few tweaks resolves the behavior.

  [You can print these instructions for reference offline. [If a step said to restart, restart! ]

  1. click right on the following link to download the Norton removal tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  1B. right click on the following link to download the tool McAfee Consumer Product Removal, save it to your desktop: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

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

  3. double-click on the file that you saved in # 1 a above, to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  3. double-click the file that you saved in # 1 b above to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then reboot again.

  4 start | Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove programs. Set Program Access and Defaults: select (check) the CUSTOM [<>] configuration option, and then click the arrows pointing to the far-right | Browser: select "Internet Explorer" here (to not "use my current... »). [1]

  Illustration: http://teamtutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/set-program-access-defaults-02.jpg

  If you return to check the out parameter #1 above, it'll be "Use my current..." "but now it's going to be"point"to IE so that you don't need to change anything or reset. [Think of it.]

  5. now check your settings here: IE tools | Internet Options | Programs | Default web browser: If the make default button is NOT dimmed, click/press it.

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

  Note => for best results, check the option Remove personal settings .

  7. IMPORTANT - don't SKIP THIS STEP! Open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 of => [ignore the title & symptoms].

  7B. do disappear/close the troubleshooter automatic pop - up; then...

  7 c. run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [2]

  8 restart once more.

  9. open Internet Explorer (only!) at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Select CUSTOM and scan | See if you can install all the available now security updates (i.e., KB2660465, KB2647516 or KB2661637).

  -Online if an update of root certificates is listed under the category of updates software optional on the left side of the window of scan results, install it to enjoy greater security of IE8. [3]

  Tip: Do NOT install any other updates software optional or any updated material in option .

  10. in response to this post with a status report.

  Good luck!

  ==================================================
  [1] once you get the missing updates installed, do not hesitate to make Firefox default browser.

  [2] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not list the updates installed in Add/Remove programs.

  [3] MS provided the distribution of a new version of update root certificates on Tuesday, 28 Feb-12. Until then, the update root certificates , released on 22 Nov-11 will be offered. MS usually new versions of root certificates update releases every 3 or 4 months.

  [Last updated - 24 Feb-12, 19:47 UTC]

• 800b0100 Code was published after a Windows Update failed... help!

  Often this error code appears when the Windows update fails... it does more often than otherwise.  The Windows Update is marked as "Important", but if it fails most of the time, I just wonder HOW important it is... Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

  See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956702 and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-800B0100

• 66A and 41 d on 2 important Windows Update error codes

  Original title: Windows Update error codes

  Get continually updated "stranded" with error code 66A and 41 d on 2 important Windows updates

  Hi MaxineDonald,

  1. the updates are getting failed with this error code?

  Step 1:

  I suggest you to reset the Windows Update components.

  Access the link below and try the Fix mentioned in the article tool to reset the Windows Update components automatically:

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

  Step 2:

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

  a. download updates from the Microsoft download Center:

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

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

  c. double-click on the downloaded file.

  d. you can either click Run to start the installation or you can click on save and save it on the desktop and run the installation once the update is completely downloaded.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Window updates fail

  Hello

  I tried pretty much everything I could find on how fix the window updates failed.  So far, nothing has worked.  I'd be willing to try a second or even a third time with solutions if someone is willing to help.  Updates, download and install.  But the computer is restarted, Windows fails to configure updates and changes are returned.

  For now, the updates failed are:

  Update cumulative security for Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for systems based on the x 64 (KB2976627)

  Update security for Windows 7 for x 64-based systems (KB2868626)

  Update security for Windows 7 for x 64-based systems (KB2871997)

  Update security for Windows 7 for x 64-based systems (KB2973351)

  Update security for Windows 7 for x 64-based systems (KB2993651)
  Update for Windows 7 for x 64-based systems (KB2973337)

  Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x 64 systems

  The error codes are:

  KB2868626 error Code: 800F0826

  KB2976627 error Code: 80073AA2

  KB2871997 error Code: 800F0826

  KB2973337 error Code: 800F0826

  KB2973351 error Code: 80073AA2

  KB2993651 error Code: 800F0826

  Thank you.

  As a measure of protection I suggest that you take the precaution to create a system restore point before editing the registry, to guard against unintended consequences. Select Start, Control Panel, system, System Protection, and then click Create.

  Select Start, run, type regedit and press the ENTER key. Navigate to:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT

  As an additional guarantee, right-click on WINEVT and select export on the menu drop-down. Name the file and note the folder where it is located. Then, you can cancel the action later by selecting file import in Regedit and bring the exported registry key.

  Now, delete the contents of the WINEVT and restart your computer and try Windows Update again.

• KB2887069 Windows update fails to install, even with the audio drivers and uninstalled AV

  KB2887069 Windows update fails to install, even with the audio drivers and uninstalled AV.

  Background: I am setting up a pavilion of 500-164 equipped with OEM specs, specifically:

  -AMD/Radeon APU

  -Windows 8 6.2.9200

  -See sysinfo below for more details

  The PC brought to the specifications of the plant, with all Windows updates applied with the exception of KB2887069, which breaks down at the update.  With the exception of troubleshooting the failure of the update, none of the changes have been made.  The Windows KB2887069 update fails to install as well through the automated process when tried manually via a direct download.

  Additional troubleshooting measures to date include:

  -Uninstall the software OEM AV (Norton), then by restarting.

  -Temporarily disable all the features of Windows Defender.

  -Temporarily uninstall the audio driver (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC) OEM.

  -Realization of an analysis of the SFC system (with no error found).

  Results: The Windows Update full KB2887069 with a failed State and produced the following results.

  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Misc = logging initialized (build: 7.8.9200.17099, tz:-0500) =.
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Misc = process: C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Misc = Module: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\wuaueng.dll
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Manager:
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Handler: START: Manager: installation CBS
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Manager:
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 Manager start installation of CBS update BCA9DC69-8FB6-4B79-8E1B-E706B32B55C9
  identity of 2014-11-15 session 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 CBS Handler: 30409011_3339369637
  the package identity 2014-11-15 19:25:08:807 3488 1 b 84 CBS Handler: Package_for_KB2887069 ~ 31bf3856ad364e35 ~ amd64 ~ ~ 6.2.1.1
  2014-11-15 19:25:08:822 3488 1 b 84 Manager stand-alone installation with source=C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\c3f79bd7f837c5015dba3018d0ab7d67\windows8-rt-kb2887069-x64.cab, workingdir = C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\c3f79bd7f837c5015dba3018d0ab7d67\inst
  2014-11-15 19:25:12:567 3488 Manager e00 FATAL: CBS called error with 0x8007371b.
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:269 3488 1 b 84 Manager FATAL: full install of CBS update with type = 0, requiresReboot = 0, installerError = 1, hr = 0x8007371b
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 3488 1 b 84 Manager:
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 3488 1 b 84 Handler: END: Manager: installation CBS
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 3488 1 b 84 Manager:
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 880 fa0 Agent *.
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 880 fa0 Agent * END * Agent: installing updates [CallerId = wusa]
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 880 fa0 Agent *.
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 1a0c COMAPI > COMAPI - RECOVERY -: install [ClientId = wusa]
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 1a0c COMAPI - tender installation complete (successful = 0, succeeded with errors = 0, failed = 1, missing = 0)
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 COMAPI - restart required 1a0c = No.
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 1a0c COMAPI - WARNING: exit code = 0x00000000; Call error code = 0 x 80240022
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 1a0c COMAPI-
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 COMAPI COMAPI - END - 1a0c: install [ClientId = wusa]
  2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 6676 1a0c COMAPI-
  2014-11-15 19:25:17:605 6676 1 a 10 COMAPI - COMAPI: IUpdateServiceManager::RemoveService -.
  2014-11-15 19:25:17:605 6676 COMAPI 1 has 10 - ServiceId = {b043431c-3a5f-4bf5-b5b2-34a542b07e41}
  2014-11-15 19:25:17:683 6676 1 a 10 COMAPI IUpdateService removal scan volatile package service, serviceID = {B043431C-3A5F-4BF5-B5B2-34A542B07E41}
  2014-11-15 19:25:17:683 6676 1 a 10 COMAPI WARNING: ISusInternal::RemoveService failed, hr = 80248014
  2014-11-15 19:25:17:683 880 524 Agent WARNING: WU client omits CClientCallRecorder::RemoveService with error 0 x 80248014
  2014-11-15 19:25:18:385 880 1a7c report REPORT EVENT: 2014-11-15 19:25:13:378 - 0500 1 182 {807311FF-2CC0-45E2-B903-238AD59E6377} [AGENT_INSTALLING_FAILED] {3CE1E1A4-CA14-4F2A-BEA1-71029F73AFD6} 101 501 8007371 b wusa error content install Installation error: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x8007371b: update security for Windows (KB2887069).
  2014-11-15 19:25:18:385 880 1a7c report CWERReporter::HandleEvents - WER report upload completed with status 0 x 8
  2014-11-15 19:25:18:385 880 1a7c WER sent report: 7.8.9200.17099 0x8007371b (0x8007371b) 3CE1E1A4-CA14-4F2A-BEA1-71029F73AFD6 install Unmanaged 101
  2014-11-15 19:25:18:385 880 1a7c report CWERReporter finish event management. (00000000)
  2014-11-15 19:35:18:718 880 1 to 28 in THE # to THE: initialization of automatic updates.
  2014-11-15 19:35:18:906 880 1 to 28 WuTask WU Uninit Manager tasks
  2014-11-15 19:35:19:795 880 1-28 Service *.
  2014-11-15 19:35:19:795 880 1-28 Service * END * Service: out of Service [exit code = 0 x 240001]
  2014-11-15 19:35:19:795 880 1-28 Service *.

  I find it peculiar that you just bought a HP computer brand new, still-in-the-box, which came with Windows 8, not 8.1, preinstalled Windows. That said, cross your fingers, roll up your sleeves and try the fix following multiple step, I cooked up just for your computer...

  ACTIONS

  [You may want to print these instructions for reference offline.  IMPORTANT => NO SKIP & perform all steps in one uninterrupted session!  [If a step said to restart, restart! ]

  1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as.... & 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. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above and select run as administrator to run the Norton utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  4. right-click on the following link and save the download to your desktop: ie8 - rereg.all.zip [1]

  4B. right click on the file that you saved in # 4 has & select EXTRACT ALL. This will create a new folder in Office also appointed ie8 - rereg.all. The folder contains both scripts below (plus a third that will NOT be).

  Note-online scripts are good for IE9, IE10 & IE11, too,

  5. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the task bar), open the folder created in step # 4 b above & double-click on the file named ie8 - rereg.32on64.cmd to run the script.

  5 b. Repeat this for the file named ie8 - rereg.64on64.cmd then restart.

  6. reset Internet Explorer by the MANUAL of instructions on this page-online http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

  Note => for best results, check the option Remove personal settings .

  7 run the Windows Update Troubleshooter from start to finish by the first paragraph on this page-online http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/troubleshoot-problems-installing-updates [2]

  8. restart once more then test by launching a manual check of updates & see if KB2887069 any/all others updated and allows to install now. Follow all the instructions.

  9. assuming all went well, see if Windows 8.1 is available through the store Windows and, if so, if it will be properly installed. Still, follow all the instructions.

  • Upgrade to Win8.1: FAQ
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8
  • The upgrade to Win8.1 tutorial
  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/update-from-Windows-8-tutorial
• What's new in Win8.1?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/whats-new

10. assuming that Win8.1 is now installed, perform another manual check for updates & install all Security updates offered (if any); Follow all the instructions.

11. in response to this post with a status report. Also confirm (hopefully) that Windows 8.1 has been installed successfully.

Good luck!

===========================================================
[1] source: page http://iefaq.info/index.php?action=artikel&cat=42&id=133&artlang=en of my colleague IE MVP Kai Schatzl

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

• Windows Update fails in Windows 8, Windows 8 running on VM VirtualBox

  Original title: Windows Update failed in Windows 8

  Windows 8 Pro is installed on it; no antivirus, no 3rd party service.  I got the download of Windows 8 students of the MS upgrade because the license I had was for XP OEM.  Their online store said I couldn't go directly to 8.1.  In order to get the cleanest system, that I could get, I reinstalled XP Pro from scratch.  The MS store forces installation of the upgrade of Windows 8 to help them ensure the Download Manager.  Yes, steps up to now:

  (1) install XP OEM

  (2) install all the XP updates

  (3) download and install the upgrade to win 8 using the secure download manager

  (4) apply Windows 8 updates so I can finally get to the 8.1

  It may also be important to note that this facility is running in a VirtualBox VM.  I bought XP OEM disc when I got the laptop (Lenovo T520), but have always run Ubuntu Linux on the host computer.  So my reading on the Windows license is that I have no problem there.  The steps above take the largest part of a full day; so I'm a bit reluctant to reinstall again from scratch.

  Finally, the Windows process update Gets an update to KB2785094 which fails.  I got a few different errors and passed through all stages troubleshooting recommended in the KB and this forum that I could find.  Errors include 80073712 and 8024afff.

  Troubleshooting steps tried:

  (1) run the file system, by http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957310 Checker

  (2) attempt to relaunch Windows Update

  (3) run DISM, by the same thing.

  (4) attempt to relaunch Windows Update

  (5) run the Windows Update troubleshooting tool, by http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/open-the-windows-update-troubleshooter

  (6) attempt to relaunch Windows Update

  (7) to run this Windows Update utility online by http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2714434/en-us

  (8) attempt to relaunch Windows Update

  9) restart in mode "clean boot", by http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

  It wasn't anything to turn off except the app tray Virtualbox Guest Additions, since it is essentially a new installation

  (10) attempt to relaunch Windows Update

  (11) see the same mistakes over and over again.  8024afff seems to have disappeared, but 80073712 keeps recurring.

  A problem I noticed with the application of the DISM is that article that says: "If your Windows Update client is already broken, use a Windows installation running as the source of the repair, or use a file side-by-side Windows from a network share or removable media, such as the Windows DVD, such as source files. To do this, run the following command instead:

  "DISM.exe / Online/Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth/source: C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess.

  Unfortunately, due to the screwy way, Microsoft provides the installation files during the upgrade as I did, I'm not aware of having any source of repair.  If anyone knows where the secure download manager puts installation files that could serve as a source for execution of DISM?  Other other ideas that made the exact same installation and expect a different result (one definition of insanity)?

  Thank you

  HI Mel,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Communities.

  Appreciate your efforts in order to solve this problem.

  I wish to inform you that since your Windows 8 operating system runs on Virtual Box VM, I suggest that you post the application on Microsoft TechNet forum because we have experts working on these issues. You can check the link to post the same query on TechNet:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/home

  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have other questions related to Windows.

• Windows update fails-G62-225DX - bad startup a factory?

  My nephew came to me recently with a G62-225DX HP, concerned about safety.  Given this machine is several years old (recently handed down from his father - I quickly understood why), I was surprised to see she was always being basic Windows 7 Home Premium.  Without SP1.

  My first attempt to resolve this was to run Windows Update - no luck - immediately fails with "cannot run - services is not started.  Of course, verification services, yes I see WU and BITS running.

  So, like any good tech person, I check in the case where the logs and see various errors, including the constant complaints on the Crypto database being corrupted.

  Then, up to be Googling for these symptoms/messages.  I see many people with the same problem and a lot of suggestions on how to fix this (re - reg WU, STRANDS of clear/reset, flush/empty C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, catroot2 flush/empty, etc.).  Even seen one on the Intel hard drive problems due to replace it with a drive of more than 500 GB (this unit still has the original 320).

  Spent hours trying all the suggestions there, especially when people said 'Yes, that fixed', nothing helps.

  Since it was not something of value on this machine, I decide backup and restore "factory".

  Imagine my surprise when, after reset of the image 'factory', it has exactly the same problem - Windows Update fails, out-of-the-box on the right!

  I think to myself, it's crazy.  The machine is faulty from the start and everyone was naïve to not get Windows updates, AT ALL!

  I even decided to try the Windows Update Checker (supposed to perform before installing SP1) and it fails with ' Windows Update Standalone install encountered and error - 0xc80000247 ".

  So, I decided to run through the suggested fixes (from M$, no less) and all of a sudden, that Windows Update works.

  I thought, it's fantastic.  He immediately calls to > 130 fixed critical.

  After a few hours of download and installed, I restart only to get a BSOD - STOP 6 b - AAARRRGGGHHHH!  Tried to go through Windows restore previous checkpoint but that too fails with a mysterious error.  In addition, many Google hits on the 6 b says that it's a hardware problem.  But he was executed until the Windows update, with nothing in the case where newspapers to indicate hardware problems.

  Then, I decided to do a restore from the image of what I started with.  At least it ran, even though she could not be updated.

  I no longer dig and see a bunch of updates to the firmware/software for this machine, including the BIOS.  Even saw some strange 'Windows updates' HP.  I thought maybe it was something like the fiasco when the power management update for Intel processors had on machines AMD, thus paralyzing them!  Still nothing - WU still does not work!

  Tried again to return to the original image, hoping that maybe to install all updates of office/hardware/driver on a virgin machine solve the problem.  Nope-WU still does not work.  Even went back through all the suggested fixed (saved as .bat files everthing).  Nothing, nada...

  So, I'm posting here in hopes that someone has a miracle cure that I missed.

  Hello:

  I don't have a magic bullet...

  The same thing happened to me while working on a friends HP 8100 Elite CMT, Windows 7 Pro, HP original image.

  Would not install SP1 or Windows updates. I tried every trick in the book and after spending more than two hours, going nowhere, including restore from the recovery discs, I decided to install a plain OS W7 clean add drivers myself using the product key for W7 on the PC.

  It has worked well.

  You can do the same thing if you can read the product key of W7 on the bottom of the laptop, and your nephew can't live without programs that was shipped with the PC.

  In addition, if you format the drive and just install W7 on current partition, you can probably find the program of the installation files for the programs supplied with the PC in the SWSetup folder.

  Here's how to do when you don't have installation of W7 media.

  Use the installation of Windows 7 USB/DVD tool to compile the ISO file that you download from Digital River. The link below. You need a DVD or a 4 GB flash drive using the USB compilation method.

  Use the product key of windows 7 of 25 characters to activate your installation.

  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-download-tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.html

  Then go to the support of the PC and driver page to install the drivers you need.

  Link to downloads ISO of W7 is below. Download the Windows 7 version that is on your product (Home Premium, professional or ultimate) key to apply.

  http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/14709-Windows-7-Digital-River-direct-links-multiple-languag...

• "Error code: 80070002 0 x ' OR"0 x 80070003"Windows updates failed?

  " Error code: 80070002 0 x ' OR"0 x 80070003"Windows updates failed? Regds, 'a journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step."

  "Resolution for the error Code: 80070002 0 x ' OR '0 x 80070003 '.

  To resolve this problem, remove the download directory and then to return to the update sites. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Stop the automatic updates service. To do this, follow these steps:
     1. Click Start and run, type services.msc, and then click OK.
     2. Right-click the automatic updates service and then click on stop.
     3. Minimize the Services snap-in.
  2. Rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution directory. To do this, follow these steps:
     1. Click Start, run, type cmd, and then click OK.
     2. Type cd %windir%, and then press ENTER.
     3. Type ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SDTemp, and then press ENTER
     4. Type exit and press ENTER.

     Note When you delete the folder % windir%\softwaredistribution, the history list is erased from the "Review your Updates" section of the Windows Update Web site. This action will not affect the updates installed on your computer. Subsequent updates will appear in the history list.

  3. Start the automatic updates service. To do this, follow these steps:
     1. Expand the Services snap-in.
     2. Right-click the automatic updates service and then click Start.
     3. Close the Services snap-in window.
  4. Visit the Windows Update Web site, Microsoft Update Web site, or the WSUS server again, and then download an update.

  Kind regards
  Sohail Patel

  Regds, 'a journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step."

• Windows update failed error codes 643 and 800736B 3

  My computer trying to install updates, but fails - I checked update history and it installed OK until the 16.10.2010, the installed just a few of the UpdateA and is now not install at all. I get 643 and error codes 800736B 3. I ran the resolution of problems and he can't find any problems. I am running Windows 7, the computer was new at the beginning of last October. can you help me, please?

  Windows update fails to install with error code 800736B 3 updates

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/98573891-EEAD-4257-8bf2-1fbac3f2a96a >

• Windows Update fails to check for updates on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

  Windows update fails with error code "c80003fa" or full "0xc80003fa". The search for answers from Microsoft and google provided a few resources, but nothing about the 64 bit version of Windows 7.

  The 'Automatic update' service is also absent from the services.msc

  This I think if applies also to Windows Live Messenger not me open a session because of an error "8e5e03fa."

  I can provide WindowsUpdate.log on request.

  Thank you

  ... I have not an antiviral program installed. Nor I have ever not to mention that the default windows Defender. Who now can not upload...

  Windows Defender is NOT an antivirus application.

  You see the effects of the hijackware infection give.

  Backup of personal data (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then do a format and clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  Once installed the clean, 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 a network otherwise and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

  ~ 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 - Windows update fails, the error code 646

  My windows update failed code 646

  My windows update failed code 646

  Hey wagmalik

  Microsoft gave advice about your error code 646 in the microsoft below link

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

  Walter, the time zone traveller