Windows Update just turns and turns, seemingly without end

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  Hello

  Try to re - install ZoneAlarm on laptop, BUT it tells me that I must upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) to do this... I am running Windows Vista and when I click on windows update it works for literally hours without anything happeneing.

  Zone Alarm has a key valid license - but for some strange reason, he will not have, so I had to uninstall and reinstall ZoneAlarm - he tells me that I need this update - who will not come?

  Note: Windows Firewall is turned on right now and when I look at 'exceptions' does not offer updates of windows as part of the selection list.

  Please, any advice on this will be greatly appreciated.

  Alan

  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

  You will receive the best help here.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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.
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  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.

• 0 x 80070424: when I use Windows update to download and install hardware (MTP SAMSUNG Mobile device).

  Hi, I got error 0 x 80070424, when I use Windows update to download and install the hardware (SAMSUNG Mobile MTP Device), no matter what Advisor.

  Thank you

  Essam

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!
  You have reached the right forum for your question. If I understand correctly, you receive the error 0 x 80070424 when you Windows update to download and install the equipment. I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps to check if this may help.

  1. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?
  2 is the issue limited to Windows update?

  Method 1:
  Run the fix it and check.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2:
  Try the procedure described in the article knowledge base and check if that helps:
  Levonorgestrol error 0 x 80070424 when you use Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or Windows Firewall
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968002

  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Just reply with the results. I'd be happy to help you further.

• Windows update KB979909, KB982168 and KB974417 install over and over again

  Windows update KB979909, KB982168 and KB974417 install over and over again. This update I had during the last few weeks over and over again. Installation and restart and the update comes again. How can I stop this? Looks like the only way to stop the automatic update for windows :-(

  permini,

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  KB982168

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  1. stop the automatic updates service:

  Start > run > services.msc (enter) > [OK]

  Double-click Automatic Updates > click Stop (stop the service will take a moment)

  2 remove the contents of the download folder:

  Start > run > %windir%\SoftwareDistribution (enter) > [OK]

  Open the download folder and delete its contents

  Close the window.

  3. go to the Windows Update Web site. Select CUSTOM and allow the analysis to be performed. Uncheck the box/deselectKB982168 and hide ("don't show me this update").

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  --

  reset

• I CAN'T INSTALL WINDOWS UPDATE (IMPORTANT) KB2761494 AND GET 80073AA2 ERROR CODE

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  • THANK YOU, MARK SZYMANSKI
    

  Hi Mark,

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  I understand that you can not install Windows update to KB2761494 with error code 80073AA2. Correct me if I'm wrong.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will certainly help the question of fixing.

  To help you suggest several steps to solve the problem, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:

  1. is the specific question for the individual or all of the updates?

  2. did you of recent changes made to your computer before the show?

  Please follow the methods and mark the question below:

  Method 1:

   

  You need perform a clean boot to prevent any third party conflicting application from interfering with your computer and try to install the updates.

  To put the computer in a clean boot state, you must follow the steps in the article mentioned below and check with the question.

  How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: You must follow step 3 of the article mentioned above to recover your computer to a Normal startup after you complete all the steps.

   

  Method 2:

   

  Manually install the update from the link below.

   

  Framework for drivers Windows version 1.11 cumulative update for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2761494

   

  Warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

   

   

  Your response is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us to help you accordingly.

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  Original title: clicking on but nothing happens

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  You can read the following article to launch the SFC scan:

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  Check out the link:

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• After you have installed Windows 10 and signature with password (Windows 7), the following screen (I guess the desktop of Windows 10) just flashes and the arrow cursor just spins.

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  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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