Windows Help and support stopped working error8E5E03FA

using Windows Vista and supprt worked Ok but stopped for some reason error 8e5e03fa, also impossible to install critical updates. any help?

Hello

You can view these methods:
Method 1:
I can't open the help that was created in Windows Help format (WinHlp32.exe)
Method 2:
Try the SFC scan on the computer.
SFC/scannow is a very useful command that you can use in any version of Windows. When the SFC (System File Checker) command is used with the/scannow switch, the tool analyzes all the important files of Windows on your computer and replace if necessary.
Missing and the corruption of the operating system (like many DLLs) files are probably the main cause of the major problems of Windows. In view of this, plus the fact that the SFC/scannow is completely automatic and very easy to use, the tool should be usually one of your top not troubleshooting.
Reference:
How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
Windows Update problem:
You can view these methods:
Method 1:
Access the link below and run repair to reset the Windows Update components on your computer. Try to install the updates.
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/971058

Method 2:
If the problem persists, you can try the steps below and run Windows Update on your computer. It could help us solve the problem.

1 restart the computer in safe mode (to restart in mode safe keep pressing F8 on reboot).

2. click on the start menu and in the search box start type CMD.

3. in the list right click on CMD, and then click Run as administrator.

4. at the command prompt, type net stop cryptsvc.

5 rename C:\windows\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old.

6 open the C:\windows folder, and then rename the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution as SoftwareDistribution.old.

7. at the command prompt, type net start cryptsvc, and press enter

8 restart the computer in normal mode

9. run updates and check if you are able to get the updates without any error.

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