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• BSOD on all options after starting windows updates running.

  I ran the windows updates last night I shut down my computer.  I remember it being about 12 updates to run.

  Windows Vista, 32-bit

  This morning, I rebooted my computer and during the loading sequence, updates continue (the non-graphical part) and then I got a BSOD.  I tried to run all the security modes and got the same message.

  I ran repair my system disk and got the message that he could not repair the version of windows.  I tried a system restore, but it said I had no save points.

  Is there a way to manually tell it that updates have been an uninstall from the reapir vista disk command prompt?

  The specific the BSOD error code is
  0x0000007E (0xC0000005, 0x8264CB56, 0x803998CC, 0x803995C8)

  Any help which is not one of these answers canned that has a bunch of stuff I can't do since I can't on something else that the ERD would be useful.
  Thank you!

  In the end I solved it me - so if someone runs into similar codes - here is the summary:

  I ran Windows Update.
  On reboot the part of the update that runs in non-graphical mode full - then crashed by the computer.
  I got BSOD screens whenever I tried to boot in any mode.
  The specific error code is 0x0000007E (0xC0000005, 0x8264CB56, 0x803998CC, 0x803995C8)
  I tried the repair disk installation process - which could not find anything.
  I couldn't do a system restore point, because they were all gone.
  I called Microsoft - they were very nice, but their only solution was to re - install which was not possible for me.
  I downloaded and created a boot cd on another computer that could run antivirus software.
  The disc has been call BootCD Secured2k - there is a forum on the Mcafee site about this.
  I used it and found a Patched - atapi.sys trojan that he removed from the case.
  (Reading between the lines - this thing has been disrupted by the Microsoft Update that caused the mess)
  Then I got a new problem starting with the error code: 0x0000007b 0x80399bb0
  Same problem of being unable to boot in any mode.
  Same problem of being useless installation disc repair.
  After leaving it for a few hours, it occurred to me that perhaps when atapi.sys, that Trojan has been deleted the file was so.
  I connected the command line available from the installation disc advanced repair options.
  ATAPI.sys had indeed disappeared.
  I used the X:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys and copied on my C:\Windows\system32\drivers.
  And presto! -my windows starts with happiness and everything seemed to work.
  (Why can't notice of repair of microsoft one missing disk or messed up file atapi.sys?)

  Unfortunately a few days later I noticed the Windows updates not working and I couldn't go even this part of the site.
  I tried everything I could think of and failed.
  So I called Mircorosoft again.
  We spent an hour on the phone and they found the problem this time!
  I used OpenDNS as my DNS provider for performance of problems caused by Time Warner.
  For some reason any OpenDNS blocking any attempt on my end to reach the Microsoft Update sites.
  I went from Microsoft recommended DNS and my computer was happy again.
  Everything has been happy since.

  And just to prove that I learned my lesson - I bought Norton Ghost and tries to configure full backups regular since the system restore point says that it don't work for me (I have a vista upgrade a XP Home machine on a FAT file system)

  So:
  Secured2K bootable anti-virus CD (and you can run other analyses of viruses such as PA recommended wear)
  If ATAPI. SYS is removed or bad - I copied it from the disc command prompt install.
  If you Microsoft updates stop working and you can't reach their windowsupdate.microsoft.com - check your DNS.

• are the updates for windows that show no feature of windows update?

  I read there is an update for Windows Live but I do not see in the Windows Update feature.
  where can I get this update and other updates to Windows Update does not display?

  See http://download.live.com/ ~ 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

• Drop-down list options deleted after Windows Update

  What happens on Firefox and everything I've tried so far - all financial sites, etc.

  original title: after the last update of Windows, my drop-down boxes no longer work correctly. I can't see drop-down options, except that they all show a moment together, but I can't choose anything. I need help here.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial140.html

  Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista at the link above.

   

  Remove the Vista updates; two ways to do this:

  1. a System Restore to before the updates:

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > System Restore > restore time/choose your own date > next

  If you use Norton, disable it before using the system restore.

  If it is impossible to enter the Normal Mode, do a Safe Mode system restore:

  Press F8 at the startup/power and the list of startup options, use THE ARROW key to select Safe mode > and then press ENTER.

  System restore steps according to the info above.

  Also:

  2. click on start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

  > then click the one that you don't want > uninstall will appear at the top > uninstall it.

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

  In addition, on the page where you clicked "Installed updates", click on change settings at the top left corner it

  > Change update settings in the next page of AutoUpdate to "check for updates but let me choose etc" > OK ".

  When you take a look at pending updates, you can either download/install them one at the time, namely the update causing you problems.

  > or if you do not need an individual > right-click on > UAC prompt > hide it

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

  If the above does not resolve the problem, repost in the Windows Update Forum to the correct address:

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

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

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Is there another difficulty to break the Visio Viewer after that application Windows update KB973525 also uninstall this security patch?

  After the Windows update KB973525 has been applied to the PC with Windows XP SP3, Visio 2003 Viewer, and 2007 will not come upward.  It displays only a white screen with a red X.  If the update is uninstalled, then the Visio Viewer works.  The update is a security fix, and we want to keep this update installed.  Does anyone know another way to solve this problem?

  Hi Tdiphoffman,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Answers.

  I suggest you to install the Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Service Pack 2 from the link below:

  List of all the system of Office 2007 Service Pack 2 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 packages

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968170

  Then install the update of security for the Visio 2007 Viewer from the given link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/973709

  If this does not help, you can also contact the support for Microsoft Visio Viewer for further assistance.

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/help/FX100485361033.aspx?pid=CL100605171033

  Link to view:

  Visio 2007 solutions Center

  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/11389

  Check out this link where the user had a similar problem:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/a3a53101-ed31-4b59-9102-df7848143bcd

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Kind regards
  Joel S

• Problems of SBS 2011 Windows Update after you uninstall WSUS

  I have a Server SBS 2011 I uninstalled WSUS on.  Due to the usual problem of disk space on the server.  I uninstalled WSUS because I don't mind the jobs goes directly to Microsoft Update on the Internet.  But after uninstalling WSUS on the server, workstations stop download of updates completely.  It indicates that Windows updates are controlled by the administrator.  I can check the updates manually by selecting "Check for updates on the Internet".  How can I get the workstations to download updates normally by using the web site of Microsoft Updates?  Thank you!

  Hello

  I suggest you re-post your query on the TechNet forums because we have experts working on this type of questions and for you help the better.

  Check out the link:

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/home?category=w7itpro

  Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other help with Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Error: Windows Update cannot enabled updates, because the service is not running.

  Original title: update for windows vista.

  Windows Update is not enabled updates, because the service is not running.

  I spent all day trying to update via different methods on different for one without a bit of luck.

  Can anyone help?

  Windows Update is not enabled updates, because the service is not running.

  I spent all day trying to update via different methods on different for one without a bit of luck.

  Can anyone help?

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner. Delete everything is found.

  Reset.

  Get the tool system update (save) for your architecture system and do a right click on it and "Run as Administrator". Choose the right one for you:

  • All supported x 86 Windows Vista (32-bit) versions
  • All supported based on x 64 (64-bit) versions of Windows Vista

  Let things run/fix.

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still fails, try the following:

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• I cannot use windows update. The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• HP 15-ac000: update windows 10 option is not available in Windows Update

  Hello

  Recently, I bought the laptop with win 8.1. I want to improve to win 10. I followed the instructions from http://www8.hp.com/au/en/ad/windows-10/overview.html. I've updated the drive and BIOS, then I opened the program from Windows Update, I found the option of 10 windows update isn't here. What should I do?

  I rang you on 13 10 47 and has been updated with the Queen and waited for about 2 minutes, then there is a ringtone, I wait another 30 seconds, then the phone was cut. This has happened twice.

  Kind regards.

  Peter

  Hello

  Please follow the instructions below:

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/Windows10

  Note: Only for the installation of upgrade, not clean and before the upgrade, please create recovery media and keep somewhere safe.

  Kind regards.

• Cannot install Windows updates: error code 80070057

  Original title: error 80070057

  I tried to install updates (58 at the present time)) and fail, I went through all the steps, mr fixit all. always failure error 80070057 H E L P

  I tried to install updates (58 at the present time)) and fail, I went through all the steps, mr fixit all. always failure error 80070057 H E L P

  There is not 'Sir' in 'FixIt '.  ;-)

  Check your date, time and time zone.

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner. Delete everything is found.

  Reset.

  Download (save) system update and install it. Choose the right one for you:

  • All supported on the x 86 (32-bit) versions of Windows 7
  • All supported based on x 64 (64-bit) versions of Windows 7

  Let things run/fix.

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still fails, try the following:

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• Windows Update error code 646 (975051, Ko 976882, KB 977304 KB)

  Ideas:

  • A security update for MS Office 2003 (975051 KB), update security for MS Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB 976882) and update of security for Microsoft Works 8 (977304 KB)
  • 646
  • No recent changes made to your computer
  • Tried to restart and reinstall, but still give the same error messages.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Take a look at this thread:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/267bbf1c-0390-4034-AAB1-45f4a4c4559a/

  How to fix code 646?

  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

• Windows Vista SP2 kills Windows Update

  Hello.
  Whenever I have install Service Pack 2 on a computer running Windows Vista (32 bit), he kills the features of Windows Update and stuck on "Looking for updates.

  I tried 3 times from zero (clean Windows from recovery DVDs).
  Up to Vista Sp1, I can install all updates from Windows Update... but if I install the SP2, Windows Update stop in the works.
  I tried Microsoft Fix program, manually delete the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, catroot2, ecc
  "Windows Update Readiness tool" and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/windows-update-error-8000ffff too.

  This is a known bug?

  Apparently, if you enable automatic updates, a little incontinence appear... (also if it does not work) If you leave it alone for a while (a few hours, a large number of hours) and after rebooting your computer, you will receive updates in the background and it patch the Vista operating system. This solved my problem (a hidden patch?).

• Windows update error 641

  I can't update the latetst windows update and I've had this problem for 2 weeks now... I have 10 updates that cannot download and receive this error message: code 641 and code 80070641 windows update encountered an unknown error.  I tried several steps and nothing works... anyone can help with this? I iolol mechanic and I don't know if that is the cause of the problem...

  I can't update the latetst windows update and I've had this problem for 2 weeks now... I have 10 updates that cannot download and receive this error message: code 641 and code 80070641 windows update encountered an unknown error.  I tried several steps and nothing works... anyone can help with this? I iolol mechanic and I don't know if that is the cause of the problem...

  I like the spelling of the iolo System Mechanic better than real spelling.  "lol".
  Seriously - it probably caused some of your questions.

  So you say you've tried a lot of things, but since this is your first message and that you did not specify what you tried...

  Download (save) system update and do a right click on it and "Run as Administrator".  Choose the right one for you:

  • All supported x 86 Windows Vista (32-bit) versions
  • All supported based on x 64 (64-bit) versions of Windows Vista

  Let things run/fix.

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still fails, try the following:

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• Windows update error 80070005 and so on! New theory. Any help?

  I had this problem that seems to affect most vista users where after a short while that the packs from windows update.
  I tried ALL the solutions offered by people and like so many other users with the same problem. Nothing works.

  However, one thing I noticed when trying to find my own solution was that it lacked the library file «wuauserv.dll» I found this trying to pass on automatic updates using the services.msc run program and change the upadte properties. I had an another new error message that says "error 2: could not locate the file ' then watch popular files updated and search my hard drive for them. So I re-uploaded wuauserv.dll (whether it is one, I couldn't find) and moved to the system32 folder, where it should be. Still nothing works.
  Actually I can not yet manually launch the much worse is it connect and download updates. It seems to have given up completely. And there may be still more missing files.

  But in any case, my conclusion is that it is a problem of file misssing is not a problem of entries has already applied. It's just a case of finding the right files and resettlement.

  However, it is more complicated than it seems. I think that there should be a uninstall and reinstall option for the Windows Update program, but microsoft really seem not to care much for this problem, and he made my head for months. and my vista and laptop are only 4 months!

  Any help would be appreciated.
  Calvers

  Cheers for the help. I finally found the solution. It's here: http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
  This guy is a legend and gives not only the solution but elso explains the problem in the first place... it was the fault of microsoft. In any case, this is THE definitive answer. Follow it carefully.

• Not visible platform in windows update update! __Msn Messenger forces me to install it! How?

  Hello

  I'm trying to install msn live messenger 2011 and was informed to install vista SP2 first, and then update the platform.

  SP2 is finished.

  Now, the update of platform for vista I can not find anywhere.

  Need update Windows don't offer not do me?

  The link displayed in msn live messenger installation does not work, I would like to know where it points so I go manually instead.

  Help :(

  I found the update!

  He was placed in the optional folder of windows update - where other material updates/driver updates were also listed.

  Strange.

  I thought it would be listed under updates important "title". This is why I haven't found before probably...

  Thanks anyway,

  Johan