Windows Update Error 80070020 cannot install updates.

I was not able to install updates 12/06/2012 when the Update window 7.6.7600.256 Agent has been installed.  When I try to update I get - install new Windows software update: to check the updates, you must first install an update from Windows Update. To install the update, windows update will automaticall close and reopen: install now. Then get error 80070020 again. Latest installed update was KB2677070 12/06/2012

I am running Windows Vista Home Premium SP2, 32-bit which is an original except adding Service Pack 2 version when SP1 has expired. I also Norton 360 antivirus - had McAfee on the computer but deleted. Not sure how he got there. Tried to do a reboot also own safe mode without success. Mr fixit displays by default windows data update locations have changed and need to be repaired. Windows Update moved to the default settings of Windows. Do not know how to proceed.

Thank you for your help. WRQG

Hello

This problem can occur if a program (most probably antivirus) interferes with the automatic update process.

Perform the steps in the following article and check:

You receive error 0 x 80070020 when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install the updates

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/883825

Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Let us know if it helps.

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