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• external hard drive remains unknown and microsoft updates fail all the time.

  Original title:

  drive external hard usb not recognized windows 7 ult in devices like unknwon d Manager

  External case hard IDE usb 2

  Windows 7 ultimate
  in Manger vice of with yellow mark
  not in my computer
  cannot re trying to get my old file format
  not in disk management
  2 microsoft updates fail all the time
  analysis tool I tried and it would not install

  You have two numbers;

  (1) not recognized external - usually drivers are not needed, they are integrated in win7

  (2) windows update fails

  You need to solve (2) before watching (1)

  Disconect all external devices, visit your site from PC manufacturers, or the manufacturer of the motherboard if a generic desktop computer and ensure that all drivers have been updated.

  This in a first time, and the report once that windows update has been resolved

• Microsoft office powerpoint 2007 KB982158 identied as critical microsoft update fails.

  Windows XP Professional SP3 of V2, office microsoft 2003 OS, KB982158 identied by microsoft as a critical update fails when I try to install it. Thanks for giving me a clear my action plan to resolve this abnormal situation.  Best regards. Glunais

  Found the problem, and I'm not saying everyone has encountered this as well...

  My problem was that MS Word 2010 kept on whenever that crashing, having read in another post that many reasons can occur at the crash site, and one of them, I read was a note to end everything I had to do is to uninstall ENDNOTE and MS Word 2010, will work fine.

  I don't know how he does it, but that's all I had to do.

  Now, if trying to update, all will be updated.

  Hope this little feedback helps someone.

• Install Microsoft update failed

  When you install the x 86 KB2804577 update it stops at about 1/2 in and after a long break (half-hour) message appears failed to install

  Hello

  Click Start-> settings-> Control Panel-> Add or remove programs-> click
  Microsoft .NET
  Framwork 2.0 and select "repair". See if the update installs now.

  Failure to fix it, and then download the "dotnetfx_cleanup_tool", it is executed,
  and use the spin
  box to remove Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. Version 1 alone. After
  uninstall it and
  restarts, go to Windows Update and it goes to show that Microsoft .NET Framework
  2.0 must be
  installed. After that, he (KB2804577) the update will install correctly

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=39006

• Windows Update failed

  Windows Update has failed.

  Also I can't access http://update.microsoft.com/

  Ping update.microsoft.com = 72.14.205.100

  I can't update Mcafee, met with support of Mcafee, they said its because Microsoft update fails... contact Microsoft

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375 >

  It helps those answering questions if you provide:

  what the version of windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and service pack level.

  you use what browser (exact version).

  what application anti-virus or security suite is installed and your current subscription?

  What third-party firewall

  What anti-malware software can be installed.

  What updates you trying to install? (Number of KB)

  What error do you get everything when trying to install updates?

  Please do it in your next reply.

  • A rootkit has been known to cause this problem.

    TDSSKiller (Rootkit removal tool)
    http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

    Then, restart and check the updates.

    To check for other software malicious use this online scanner:

    New Vista and Windows 7 version
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

    Or you can...

    People meet problems installing Microsoft security updates also can visit the following support page

    OPTION has:

    1. open IE 32-bit (only) to https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

    2. click on security updates aren't installed properly

    3. on the resulting page, click CONTINUE

    4. Select an appropriate country and language, and then click CONTINUE

    5. click on the option support by PHONE or email.

    OPTION B:

    Start an email from Windows Update support incident request for free

    https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?Gprid=6527

• Windows/Microsoft Update downloads but will not install. MSE unable to update itself either when it is installed.

  Microsoft Update fails to install updates and provides no information whatsoever (other that the installation has not of course).
  But the only update I could not go to Microsoft Download Center (fromwhich I could install (nearly) all updates Microsoft Update do not reach), is an update to Windows Security Essentials, which is registered on Ms Update but not available from the Ms Download Center, and which is not detected by Win Security Essentials Update button (this show error code is 0 x 80240022).
  There is definitely a problem with my Ms Update. I tried three different solutions on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144 and no fixed it.
  How can I solve this problem with Ms Update?

  PA Bear wrote:

  If you didn't go back to IE6 before you did the repair facility, I can assure you that IE8 nor Windows XP working properly, so your update problems, the MSE problem and possibly the rootkit infection.

  In response, John wrote:

  I'm going to uninstall IE8, make sure that IE6 is running and then do the repair install from the Windows CD.

  Too late now, my friend.  Running another repair facility - even if you can uninstall IE8 (which you can not according to your last post) - won't fix everything.

  Your only recourse now is to a format the hard drive & then (b) make a clean Windows installation.

• 2 updates FAIL to install: Security Update for Microsoft Works9 (KB2431831) and update of security for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB2288931)

  2 UPDATES are constantly down since 12/16/10 Update: update of security for Microsoft Works 9 (KB2431831) and update of security for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB2288931). I tried to REINSTALL... and CONTINUED on for more than a week now with no result. I don't get the error messages or codes, so I'm not sure what to do! They are considered IMPORTANT so I guess that I need these updates and I TRIED to REBOOT after updates with NO RESULTS as well. (I am running Windows Version 6.0 with Service Pack 2) The 2 latest updates only "UPDATED successfully", before the long chain UPDATES failed, which began on 12/16/2010 (as previously mentioned) were: update for Internet Explorer for Windows Vista (KB2467659) and Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2305420) someone knows what do to update failed? Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you. {By the way... I use my computer for use at home or school.} Thank you.

  This might be relevant: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2258121 TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Microsoft Update KB979482 failed with error 80073712

  I have Windows Vista on my PC. All updates will install properly. For example, the update has been MS security definition 1.87.1452.00 from today (07 Aug). However, this specific update (KB979482) allways fail to update due to the error 80073712. I have already downloaded the file from the Microsoft Site http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=55c05cb8-aa6c-460b-9aa7-084842dab280 , but again, even local, when I try to install, same error "80073712" has sindou. All my software is authentic. No piracy.  Having carefully considered, if this wasn't an XP update? Why Microsoft Update can tell me that I have to install it? And then, why should it gives me this error?

  See Microsoft Knowledge Base article to resolve the error of x - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957310

  Jim

  Microsoft MVP - moderator of the Forum - consumer security live a care - Live Mesh - Microsoft Security Essentials

• Microsoft Updates consistently fail

  I try to download and install the latest Microsoft updates on a regular basis.  Almost always, they fail to complete and update my PC.  I've seen on this forum that Excel 2003 known issues and that is one update I've seen failure, but it seems that it is a more "global" issue for me than that.  Is this a known issue?  Is there any type of enhanced update tool which is available for download?

  Thank you!

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

  Put the KB numbers in the search at the above link > download them manually.

  If this does not solve it:

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  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

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, 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

• 57th a whole bunch of updates failed: security update for Microsoft Word 2002 (KB973444) 4811 3471 5008; 4556; 3702. they all start with KB97

  Need help with updates failed. There are six of them. as above

  Insert the Office installation CD into the computer CD drive and check if updates Office can be installed

  If not manually download each update and install the updates one at a time.
  Start here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/results.aspx?freetext=kb973444&displaylang=en&stype=s_basic

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Updates Microsoft has failed

  Hello all, I need help to know why won't my Microsoft updates. They keep failing, there is no error message. This is a list the updates failed security for Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 (KB980923)

  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2288613)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2289163)
  Update of security for Access Snapshot Viewer 2003 (KB955439)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2493523)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 (KB2553084)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2598253)
  Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB978551)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 (KB2535812)
  Update for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2539581)
  Implementation of security update for Excel 2003 (KB2687481)
  Update of security for Microsoft Works Suite 2005 (KB943973)
  Update for Office 2003 (KB2760574) security
  Implementation of security update for Word 2003 (KB2760497)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office Web Components (KB947319)
  Update for Office 2003 (KB2687626) security
  Update of security for Microsoft Office Access 2003 (KB981716)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB974554)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB975051)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office 2003 (KB2584052)
  Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 (KB2449798)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 (KB980373)
  Update of security for Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 (KB2293428)
  Update for Office 2003 (KB2726929) security

  Ates.

  Hi Tom,

  This problem occurs because the Wups2.dll file included in the latest version of Windows Update is installed incorrectly.

  Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.

  You cannot install updates after a repair of Windows XP or after Windows XP SP3 is installed immediately after a new installation of Windows XP SP2

  Good day!

• Definition for Microsoft Security Essentials - (definition 1.129.566.0) KB2310138 update failed to install.

  Definition for Microsoft Security Essentials - (definition 1.129.566.0) KB2310138 update failed to install.

  Hello

  1. Is there an error code or the message that displayed when installation fails?
  2. How you try to install the update? You use the update or you have downloaded the stand-alone pack and tried to install it?
  Check out the link and follow the steps.
  How to manually download the latest Microsoft Security Essentials definition updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971606

• The Microsoft/Windows Update errors and updates failed.

  I just had to make YET ANOTHER Destructive full restore my win Vista PC, regular and continuous errors and problems caused by who knows what and the fact that the system restore never worked once in 10 years of friggin! My PC tries to run Win' Vista (SP2) and all the new updates that are applied after SP2. I also run Norton Internet Security (fully updated). I would like to re - install Office 2007 again once more, but I'm reluctant to until I get an answer to the following problem, because whenever I have re-installed Office 2007 I get Office update errors as well. I do not yet have enough away with this recovery to even think about re - install "other apps" again. My problem is that a heck of a lot more than several updates that were 'available' over time since I bought this pc (which didn't even have SP1 on it when I bought it new), do not have more than several times. Finally, it seems that these updates failed stop appearing as 'available '. Currently failed updates are: IMPORTANT: KB974468; KB2729449; KB2742595; RECOMMENDED: Windows Live Essentails 2001. OPTIONAL: Bing Office 1.3.1. also failed (the current version is 1.3.3...).

  My concern about all these multiple failed updates is that if these updates ARE important, whereas they should, and at the very least, not failed to install the first time which must be installed with success the next time. There are at least 40 + other these updates on my pc (of all types) who failed the first time, but succeeded (according to Windows Update), the second time. After doing a search and try to install these updates above manually from the Microsoft Download Center, I got a response that these updates "are not" or "are blocked by another condition on my computer. What 'State' is probably I wonder? Makes me think anyone or whatever decide an update IS important for a particular system is wrong either (and the update is NOT important at all) and so it does not yet appear in the list of "update available", or it IS important and there is another unknown or error "NO that does NOT exist. preventing the update to be applied. I say no because maybe this unknown error also cites a number of error that is not found by the completely useless online "windows help and support!

  If an update is NOT or is no LONGER available, then why hell is he always recommended! ??? In all cases, "Windows Live Essentials 2011" settles, and looking for 'help' by selecting "get help with this error" I am taken to the "windows help and support" line (which doesn't help at all). That's because this 'aid' shows only 26 'results' and NONE of them include error numbers (800706... and two instances of 66A) city. ANY help will be VERY much appreciated (epecially on the part of MVP, who have been a great help in the past) cordially Andy Bob :) :) :) :)

  Let's start from the beginning.

  Lets first see what happened with your drive.

  Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).
   

  change c:\bootex.log

   
  What is this file exist with something in it?
   
  The following commands query the event logs.
   
  To start verification by using the name of the source for any version of Windows (because it varies).
   

  WMIC /append:"%userprofile%\desktop\DiskEvents.html" PATH Win32_NTLogEvent where (sourcename = "Autocheck" or sourcename = 'Winlogon' or sourcename = "WinInit") get format:HForm

   
  To run chkdsk in Windows.
   

  WMIC /append:"%userprofile%\desktop\DiskEvents.html" PATH Win32_NTLogEvent where (sourcename = "Chkdsk") to / format: HForm

   
  For warnings about disk problems detected during normal operations and automatic repairs by Windows at the time where the problems were discovered.

   

  WMIC /append:"%userprofile%\desktop\DiskEvents.html" PATH Win32_NTLogEvent where (sourcename = "NTFS" or Sourcename = 'Disc') to / format: HForm

   
  Then to view the created file.
   

  Start "" "% userprofile%\desktop\DiskEvents.html"

   

  Copy and paste it here. Again run the commands again after doing the below.

  Then to test the equipment.

  Standard hardware troubleshooting
   
   
  First to test we can the material. Material defects can appear as many software defects, that's why we need to test the material first...

   

  Follow these steps in order. Defects of memory can cause disk corruption, disk failures can cause corruption of the disk. Damaged disc causes corrupted files (which SFC may be able to fix). If you get a stop error and after return. Do not run chkdsk with faulty memory.

   
  Diagnosis of memory

  If you have not run a diagnosis of memory, please do. Click on Start - Control Panel - choose Classic view in the left pane - choose Administrative Tools - then memory diagnostic tool.

   

  S.M.A.R.T
  Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).
   
  Disk in Windows drives monitor for impending failure. The function is called S.M.A.R.T. It detects an imminent failure, 30% of the time. In a type elevated command prompt (it's a single line)
   
  WMIC PATH MSStorageDriver_FailurePredictStatus /namespace:\\root\wmi get active, predictfailure, reason List

   

  If it is on will be true, otherwise on enable in the BIOS of the computer.

   

  Predict the failure must be False if everything is ok.

   

  In Vista and later if SMART failure predicted Windows prompts the user to run the backup.
   
  Run chkdsk

  In computer all your drives right click and choose Properties, then the Tools tab, and then click check now. Check the TWO boxes and then start. Reset. This will take from one day to the next.
   
  SFC
  Check the alteration of the file by clicking on Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).
   
  sfc/scannow
   
  Heat
  Heat can lead to problems of this kind, and sudden restarts without crashing. Make sure that your fans are not clogged with dust.
   
  For memory diagnostic results
  Click on Start - Control Panel (and select Classic view in the left pane), select Administrative Tools and then Event Viewer , and then look in the event (Local) - Applications and Services - Microsoft - Windows - MemoryDiagnostic-results Viewer entered.

   

  Look for EventID is 1201 or 1101 and Source is MemoryDiagnostic-results

   
  Double-click the entry for more details on this entry.
  
  For results of Chkdsk
   
  You can ignore this if you performed the first series of commands again.
   
  Click on Start - Control Panel (and select Classic view in the left pane) choose Administrative Tools and then Event Viewer , and then look at the Application and the System will connect (under Windows logs) for entries.

   

  Look for EventID is 7 and Source disk
  Look for EventID is 11 and the Source disk
  Look for EventID is 50 , and the Source is disk
  Look for EventID is 51 and Source disk
  Look for EventID is 52 and Source disk
  
  Look for EventID 55 and Source is NTFS
  Look for EventID is 130 and Source is NTFS
  Look for EventID is 134 and Source is NTFS
  Look for EventID is 137 and Source is NTFS
  Look for EventID 1001 and Source is Autochk
  Look for EventID 1001 and Source is Winlogon
  Look for EventID 1001 and Source is WinInit
  Look for EventID 1001 and Source is Chkdsk
  Look for EventID is 26212 and Source is Chkdsk
  Look for EventID 26213 and Source is Chkdsk
  
  Look for EventID 26214 and Source is Chkdsk
  Double-click the entry for more details on this entry.
   
  PS 7 and 55 are auto repair codes where windows repair disk errors silently on the fly. 52 is the SMART warning.
   
  If the results are transferred to the startup time events logs chkdsk, then the results are probably in the following file c:\Bootex.log. This file is removed when the results are placed in the event logs.
   
  For the results of the SFC
  Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).
   

  findstr/c: "[SR] cannot" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log|more "

   

  It will be able to see which files are corrupted.

   

  To see if there

   

  findstr/c: "[SR] repair" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log|more

   

  There are often false positives for small text files that Windows uses like settings.ini and desktop.ini. Ignore these.

   

   

  You say that you have had continuous problems. But if you want to jump the gun to fire a bit.

   

  More details about the error

  To decode 0 x 80070002. X 0 means that it is a hexadecimal number, 8 , error, the first 7 means it a windows error and the rest of Eastern 2, the number, the Windows error.

   

  To search for the error message we need to decimal format. Start the Calculator (Start - All Programs - Accessories - calculator) and choose the menu display - scientific, then the menu display - Hex. Enter 2 Menu display - decimal. It will say 2.

   

  Start an command prompt (Start - All Programs - Accessories - command prompt) and type

   

  net helpmsg 2

   

  and it will say

   

  The system cannot find the specified file.

   

  Use Notepad to search for FATAL and and the specific error code (for example, 80070002) in C:\Windows\Windowsupdate.log.

   

  Windows errors (smallish numbers) and COM HRESULT values (in general, but with exceptions, start with an 8 as 0 x 80040154) are defined in WinError.h, except 8007nnnn where you are looking for the error Window number it contains.

   

  As a general rule, Windows errors are less than 65 535 (0xFFFF). Errors from 0 x 80000001 are HResults Component Object Model (COM). Errors from 0 xC0000001 NTStatus results.

   

  NTStatus errors (usually, but not always to start with a C as 0xC0000022) are defined in NTStatus.h.

   

  the .h files are the best source because it includes the symbolic name of the error that can give clues such as the source of the error
  . FormatMessage does not have the symbolic name as the description.
   
  You get these files by downloading the kit of Development Platform (that's gigabytes)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx%3Fid%3D8279&SA=U&EI=w2IrULDDLsHFmAWbmIHoBg&ved=0CBwQFjAA&USG=AFQjCNHZn9-4f2NnuN9o3UWUsOF3wL7HBQ
   
  If you just want the two files I have them on my skydrive so I can reference anywhere I want.
  https://SkyDrive.live.com/redir?RESID=E2F0CE17A268A4FA! 121
   

  Run Microsoft Fixit

  Microsoft has a range of automatic programs to solve common problems. To see Windows Update problems

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/en-us

  For the visit of the list the most comprehensive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/FixIt/en-us

  When you choose to download, choose the option to run on another computer. You can then save it to a folder on your hard drive. Open the folder, open the folder fix this laptop and run Run Fix It. It will contain all 27 FixIt.

  Which helps with Windows Update.

  The system update tool

  Also run the system update readiness tool

  For 32-bit Windows

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=504

  For 64-bit Windows

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=1540

  To view the results click on start - all programs - accessories - right click on command prompt and choose Run as administrator. Type (or copy the below line and a line empty below and right click in the command prompt window and choose Paste).

  Notepad %SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log

  Repair and defragment the database

  Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type (or copy and paste by clicking in the command prompt window and choose Paste).

  Esentutl.exe /p c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\DataStore.edb

  Esentutl.exe /d c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\DataStore.edb

   
   

  Each of the three towers of programs, services, and drivers in increasing amounts. So restrict the possible culprits.

  Clean boot

  Click Start - all programs - Accessories - run and type

   

  msconfig
  

   

  Then go to the Startup tab uncheck everything. Then go to the Services tab check hide all Microsoft Services and uncheck everything that is left.

   

  Reset. If this resolves your wake problem ½ of services / of startup items until you find that one.

  
  Tip clean boot

  If the above does not help.

  Download Autoruns http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

  Start the program by right-clicking and choosing run as administrator and click on the menu Options - Filter Options and check hide Microsoft entries and disable include the empty slots. Uncheck the box just to the left.

  Reset. If this resolves your wake problem half of the items until you find the one that.

  Safe mode

  If the above does not help. Windows Update does not work in safe mode.

  Use safe mode with Networking if you need internet access.

  Click Start - all programs - Accessories - run and type
   

  msconfig
  

   
  Go to the Startup tab, and then click Start secure (also check network if necessary). Reset. Come back here and uncheck the box secure start to return to normal mode.
   
  or
   
  If your computer has a single operating system installed, repeatedly press the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again. [Correction to start - Help and Support]
   
   

  Determine the Version of Windows Installer

  Windows Vista comes with version 4. Version 4.5 is available for download. To determine the version,

  Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type

  msiexec

  If you have Version 4.5 try reinstalling from

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Download/details.aspx?ID=8483

  If you have Version 4 continue with the other steps below.

  Reregister Windows install

  That you re-register Windows Installer.

  Click Start - all programs - Accessories - right click on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type

  
  regsvr32 c:\Windows\System32\msi.dll
  regsvr32 c:\Windows\System32\msihnd.dll
  regsvr32 c:\Windows\System32\msimtf.dll
  regsvr32 c:\Windows\System32\msisip.dll

  msiexec/reg
  

   

  FixIt

  Microsoft has a range of automatic programs to solve common problems. To see Windows Installer problems

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/en-us

  For the visit of the list the most comprehensive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/FixIt/en-us

  When you choose to download, choose the option to run on another computer. You can then save it to a folder on your hard drive. Open the folder, open the folder fix this laptop and run Run Fix It. It will contain all 27 FixIt.

   

  Reinstall the Services registry entries

  Download MsiServer_Vista_32.reg from https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E2F0CE17A268A4FA 121

  Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator. Type Regedit menu and file - import , import the MsiServer_Vista_32.reg.
   
  Reset
   
   

  Restart the Service and dependent services

   
  Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - right on command prompt and choose run as administrator.
   

  SC start DCOMLaunch

  SC start RpcSs

  Start msiserver sc config = request

  SC start msiserver

   
   
  .
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• Virus & spyware definitions update failed. error code: 0x8024402c. Error description: Microsoft Security Essentials was unable to install the updates of definition, because the proxy server or target server names is not resolved.

  Virus & spyware definitions update failed.

  error code: 0x8024402c.

  Error description: Microsoft Security Essentials was unable to install the updates of definition, because the proxy server or target server names is not resolved.

  Here is an article that meets your specific error message regarding updates:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900936.  I am surprised that the error occurs with all the updates, but there may be a difference between them that causes the problem for definitions, but not for others.  I hope that this will solve the problem.

  If this does not help, please transfer 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!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• KB2305420 consistently fails in Microsoft update. The download fails. Direct installation, error code 80070020

  Have recently reinstalled Vista on a Vostro 1500 using the image of the Dell system.

  Service pack 1 and 2 is installed.

  A security update that kb2305430 fails to download. Fix, that he is unable to solve.

  Analysis of Ran tool.

  Reset windows update components.

  KB2305420 downloaded for visits from the download site (different size than that offered by automatic downloads)

  Downloaded but the installation failed.

  Installation was tried with anti-virus software stopped.

  I tried clean install - all services package shuts down.

  Using Vista Home premium.

  Hello

  Thank you for your response.

  I suggest you try the steps mentioned below and check if it helps.

  Windows Update, Error 80070020: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80070020

  You receive error 0 x 80070020 when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883825

  Hope this information is useful.