Windows Vista activation code

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• Windows Vista activation code 0xC004E002 error

  Error code 0xC004E002 trying to activate a Genuine Vista already displayed as not authentic on a Dell Inspiron 1520, Vista Home Premium SP2 installed

  See if this post will help you: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en/genuinevista/thread/de153374-f905-49df-aba4-9a455f40f8e5

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  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Cannot install Windows Vista (KB968930) code Error 80070020

  ORIGINAL TITLE: install

  Cannot install Windows Vista (KB968930) code Error 80070020 continue to flock to the top what should I do?

  Refer to:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/attempted-installs-of-KB968930-Windows-PowerShell/e3577789-245e-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5>

  UTC/GMT is 00:12 Sunday, July 8, 2012

• Windows Vista active again and again

  * original title - Windows Vista active more and more and more and (you get the idea) *.

  for 3-4 months, at least once or twice a week (currently twice now with 3 days now) VIsta started in a black screen, stating that "this copy of Windows is not genuine" with a dialog box indicating the Activation succeeded.

  Why Vista has suddenly decided to activate so often? OS is fully legitimate, fully serviced, all the installed updates blah blah.

  As such, I have no problem with the activation screen popping up, my main concern is if the activation of MS servers decide my product key was activated too many times and decided to tell me to go away (to say politely!), which would be pretty annoying because nothing on my hardware spec has changed over the last 4 months , and the only significant change was a year ago when I upgraded my HD because of an impending failure alert (SMART State). RAM, processor and motherboard were the same items from the first installation.

  Should he help diagnose etc. machine spec is:

  "Northwood" Pentium 4 3 GHz FSB 533 Mhz processor

  ASUS P4P800 Deluxe

  2GB DDR1 Geil

  NVidia 7600GS AGP 512 MB iirc GPU

  1x500GB (OS) & 1x1TB (data) in a box Seagate HD with a 330 GB Seagate external LaCie firewire.

  Thanks in advance

  Dave

  "Dave400" wrote in message News: fa7b96bc-8316-409b-81b6-21fc3aecb521...

  Not quite the answer to what I'm asking, system started, decided to reactivate and confirms thus reactivated, I want to know is why he had to reactivate again and again and again...

  This can be caused by a number of things - usually an anti-virus scan of the system at the same time that the licensing service is trying to verify the activation status.
  Nothing to fear (usually) - but if it persists, or the notification remains standing, you should run a report of MGADiag (when the notification is displayed) and post it here.
   
  
  --

  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

• Unable to update Windows Vista, Error code: 800B 001, "Windows has encountered an unknown error.

  Its been a while now that I can't download and update my Windows Vista Home Premium(64-bit), every time I click on install updates, it starts to download the updates, and when its done and the error occurs, code error: 800 B 001, "Windows has encountered an unknown error" and when when I try again... Error code: 80240016, "Windows update currently installed other updates. Please try again later in a few minutes. »
  I downloaded the update Windows Vista SP2 site Web Microsofts (Yes, im still in SP1), thinking it could slove the question, I can not install, when I clicked to install it, it says: "the form specified for the subject is not one supported or known by the specified trust provider."

  My Vista is genuine and activated, came with my laptop HP HDX16 1050EE.
  This issue has been hard for awhile and its a little boring.
  Thanks in advance.

  Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself. (No, Symantec Support never say this.) See if the following solves your problems:

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate and everything Norton Add ons) via Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a program (or Control Panel |) Programs and features, if you are using the classic view).

  4 IMPORTANT! -Online activate Windows Firewall immediately after the restart.

  NB: Now you're "working without a net": no to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation, reading e-mail, chat) until you have completed step #7 below!

  5. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above, and then select run as administrator.  DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  6. do a clean install of the 2010 version of your Norton application, using your product ID & reboot: http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

  TIP: Do not activate or install additional modules of Norton (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately.

  7. manually and repeatedly run LiveUpdate until you get a prompt "no update more".

  8 test cycle.

  NB: Your Norton application can disable Windows Defender by default.

  ~ 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

• Reinstalled Vista, Activation Code invalid

  Windows Vista was behaving erratically.  So, I reinstalled from my Vista CD.  But, Windows informed me that I entered the activation code was incorrect.  I have access to my original CD of Vista purchase invoice from 2012.  Microsoft would accept my receipt and provide me with a new activation key?

  Windows Vista was behaving erratically.  So, I reinstalled from my Vista CD.  But, Windows informed me that I entered the activation code was incorrect.  I have access to my original CD of Vista purchase invoice from 2012.  Microsoft would accept my receipt and provide me with a new activation key?

  Hello

  You will need to discuss with Microsoft.

  Make a phone activation and brace yourself for a real person to help you.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista activation - useless online FAQ

  I have Windows Vista. Recently, my computer has a catastrophic accident and I had to restore it to factory settings. Now, I get a message to "activate Windows" I entered the correct code from the sticker on my computer several times, but I always get one or two error messages, my code is "invalid" or "in use". I tried to do telephone activation support FAQ suggests, but the window "Activate Windows now" don't give me that option. The only listed option is to activate online, and when I try told me my code is invalid or in use. The code is correct, I checked it three times.

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool
  (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you a) in the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but does NOT quote the key on the sticker!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/hardware.aspx

  You may simply use telephone Activation.

  activation by telephone (call of the operator)

  Click the Start button

  in the search box, type

  SLUI 4

  and press the Enter key

  Follow the instructions, but when asked what service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

• Windows Vista Activation error

  Whenever I try to activate windows vista Ultimate edition by online, I get this random error: "error code 0 x 80070565. He said: 'the maximum number of secrets that may be stored in a single system has been exceeded. Then when I try to activate windows using the telephone all id (1-9) installation spaces are empty with no numbers in them. That's the number needed to activate windows by phone. I do not have these numbers, spaces are empty and have nothing in them. If I try to run slmgr.vbs in the cmd window and try to activate it in this way, we get the same error I mentioned above. I can't activate my copy of windows vista ultimate because of these things. I think it might be a malware or a virus in my computer. Help, please!

  Hey, I think I'm cured! I tried a product called "Dr.Web" and I have no more problems for activation!
  Give it a shot and let me know if it solves your problems.

• Vista activation code error 0xc004F063

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: invalid license
  Validation code: 50
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - XY9X3 - JDXYP-6CJ97
  The Windows Product Key hash: xFQJU8srKsovk6p1Lk1yW93in4E =
  Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00211
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003
  ID: {FEFEFD97-1F39-49EE-8B40-2A048B8E1374} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.100608 - 0458
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {FEFEFD97-1F39-49EE-8B40-2A048B8E1374}1.9.0027.06.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-6CJ9789578-OEM-7332157-002112S-1-5-21-842683433-3516846763-4188945942Acer Aspire 5530 AcerV1.06 20080627000000.000000 + 00072323507018400F6040 B040 BSuomen normaaliaika(GMT+02:00)03ACRSYSACRPRDCT109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  Ohjelmiston kayttooikeuspalvelun versio: 6.0.6002.18005
  Nimi: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
  Kuvaus: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Aktivointitunnus: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
  Sovelluksen tunnus: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Laajennettu PID: 89578-00146-321-500211-02-1035-6002.0000-0392011
  Asennuksen tunnus: 016290040760159492872725916164531571391483452046886954
  Suoritinvarmenteen URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  Konevarmenteen URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Kayttooikeuden URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Tuotevarmenteen URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Osittainen tuotetunnus: 6CJ97
  Kayttooikeustila: ilmoitus
  Notified syy: 0xC004F063.

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: NgAAAAEAAgABAAIAAQACAAAAAwABAAEAeqiMy6pV6AtU + QzhQFSEXPL0GuycCA7r/p + sVn4o

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC APIC PTLTD
  FACP AMD ANT
  HPET PTLTD HPETTBL
  MCFG MCFG PTLTD
  SLIC ACRSYS ACRPRDCT
  SSDT PTLTD POWERNOW
  ASF!      DMA AMDTBL

  I have download the KB931573 update tryied and his does not work

  Hi walter

  im going to try activated my windows but it gives this error 0xc004F063 code.

  its something like bios.

  I have download the KB931573 update tryied and its does not solve my activproblem

  Hey Laselo

  Please repost your question and the diagnostic report in the forum real vista

  I gave you the link for him

  Here it is again

  the experts in this area will help you to y

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

  Questions relating to the Windows Vista Software Protection Platform - Non-genuine dialog boxes, problems of validation or software licensing services messages.

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• 1719 and 1904, in Windows Vista error codes

  

  Error code 1904 "Module C:\Program files (x 86) \Common Files\PctelEapPeer Authentication\PctelEapPeer.dll cannot be saved."  HRESULT-2147024703. Please contact the support staff.  ABORT RETRY IGNORE.  I hit ignore and then you get

  1719 error code - Windows Installer service could not be accessed.  Contact your support team to check that it is properly registered and activated.

  I am my only support.

  I had so many problems with Windows Vista Edition Home Premium 64 bit and now this.  I tried to install the software from AT & T and to keep these two errors.  I went to every forum, website, I find and have finally decided that I have really no idea how fix this on my own.  Many other users have almost the same problem.  I tried everything what they do with no luck. Another suggestion was to create a different user account and try to install to make sure that my account was not damaged.  I don't do that too, no help.  Same problem, same error codes. I also check in 'Services' and the Windows Installer is started.

  I ran Malwarebits (no problem), HijackThis (no problem), Root Kit/registry scan (no problem found), Temp File Cleaner (he gave me more space, which is great).  I done sfc scan and got this.  I went on the MC website to know how to read the CBS and it was a joke, I was completely lost.

  Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
  Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.
  C:\Windows\System32>sfc/scannow
  Start scanning system.  This process will take time.
  Start of the phase of verification of the scanning system.
  Full check of 100%.
  Windows resource protection found corrupt files but was unable to repair some of th
  EM.
  Details are provided in convertible bonds. Journal windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example
  C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
  C:\Windows\System32 >

  Another site of MS site says to run a scan SIW, or maybe this is part of the same newspaper, I did both scans, read so many newspapers, they start all jostle.  Here are the results.

  ? XML version = "1.0" standalone = 'no '? >
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  So far, I know now I "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to solve some of them. . And I have no idea how to do to fix on my own.

  I then found a site to tell someone else to use the "Event Viewer", I did this and the answer showed me 2 events in the event log, I tried the "journal of the events online Help" and answer has been "No response to this code" but thanks for recording it, so Microsoft knows what are the elements it can find remedies for the future for.

  I found another person in the Vista Forum "BleepingComputer", (he had an error code of 1719 and said to reregister Windows Installer by using method 2, I went to this site and it struck me to death.  I have no intention (at least for myself) mess with my registry database.  Maybe if someone could guide me through it.  I had to do things with Vista I never thought that I would have and a generally unknown translates as I did.

  I hope you can tell from this hopeless thread how I am, so if you can help me in any way, I would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you for your help in advance.

  SFC has NOT repaired all the corruption (and there was quite a bit - not as bad a I saw but a lot nonetheless).  It explains a lot about why you have problems as long as this corruption is everywhere in the room.  The only way to correct that corruption is an installation of repair/upgrade of the system with (if you can get your hands on a real Installation of Vista drive and this is the preferred option) or do a clean install - which is where we started (but at least you know now it is necessary and why).

  I don't know what problems you have had, and which have been fixed since--but that undertake you to pretty much a clean slate and that there should be no problem to be addressed (other than the effort to restore the systems back as it was before the relocations (even the repair/upgrade system requires some effort)).  I can't imagine re-, you will encounter problems (but I do not know what they were or that ccaused them, or what you need to do to fix them is very difficult to answer this question accurately).  I can just say that all the Vista system files will be replaced by fresh copies and which solves generally most issues with the exception of a few problems of compativility with some older software, or maybe you need to update some driverss of the device (and perhaps a few other issues that are related but not caused by the Vista software).

  Thanks for the comments: is apprecciated.

  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.

• Windows Vista activation key issues

  I have a Toshiba laptop, has problems with the firewall and had to take it to get fixed and when I got back with him all my stuff on Microsoft Word is "locked." I can't access any of my stuff out there, it's wanting to enter me an activation code to activate it. My laptop came with Windows Vista already installed and when I received the product key on the back of my computer to activate it again once it says it is incorrect.

  Is there anything else I should do? The only disc that came with the computer is one that installs everything here from scratch, I need to use?

  Thank you

  If you mean that you can not turn on, try to do it manually:

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  To solve the real problem (if even the activation group will not help because of this), repost the genuine advantage Forum at:http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads.

  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.

• Will not install SP 1 for Windows Vista error code 800706BE.

  I try to install Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista and it continues to fail with the error code 800706BE and then my security/antivirus software detects a trojan virus. What can I do? As I would like to download the trial version of Office 2010.

  Just open the program (it may be possible from the notification area icon if you have an or there should be an entry in the menu start / all programs for the program) and most of the AV software that I have seen or used the option clearly identified on the main screen or another primary screen if there are tabs or on a toolbar or at worst a deep layer in the options bar menu.  If there are options, clear all.

  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.

• I am at my wits end now ragarding Microsoft Windows vista update code "80070246" error Need help.

  Hello

  I have windows vista and for the last few weeks I can't get windows updates. I just get an error with this code 80070246 screen. It says 'never' most recent checks the updates and updates have been installed 'never '. I did the operation of Micorsoft update packages to prepare and package files autonomous but still no luck. I can't do this thing global installer that you burn it to a cd and run your windows disk with as I don't have vista or windows disk that the computer came with it installed, but no disc.

  Completely fed up that I can't install printers etc.. Ive tried to disable my internet security completely taken it out but still no luck so it isn't a firewall problem.

  Can someone please recomment something?

  Yes, this problem did start once my previous [subscription of the antivirus application?] has expired.

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Tip: Contact the manufacturer of the computer for instructions on the use of the hidden restore partition (do not be confused with the system restore) to do a clean install of Vista.

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Repost...

  Note: Extended Support for WinXP (x 86) SP2 ends July 13, 2010. After this date, computers that run Windows XP SP2 will NOT be offered additional security updates critical (x 86), automatic updates do not work, and Windows Update Web site is not accessible until SP3 is installed.

  ~ 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

• 80073AA2 Windows Vista error code update KB973917 and KB970430 Frustration!

  I have a problem installing the updates on my 32-bit Windows Vista laptop. I have both updates KB973917 and KB970430 both indicate the error code 80073AA2 and two KB976325 and KB971737 updates showing the error code 800F0826.  The laptop has the message that it is install update 3 of 3, is 100% then says that the updates have not been configured correctly - he keeps trying to install updates.

  I find it quite frustrating because this is the second time (the last was SP2) this year that updates have not properly configured and as a geek no I'm not able to settle this issue myself!  I got a very helpful guys at Microsoft call me before; However, if I can get some advice on how to fix myself I would be very grateful!

  Thank you, Maggie Ross.

  @MeggyRoss: Try this triple McAfee fix, especially if you are using McAfee Security Center-Online http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507 ~ 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

• Update Windows Vista error code A 8024, 000

  I just replaced my hard drive due to the old one failed and had to re - install Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop.

  After the operating system has been installed again, I went to check out the updates and I got error code A 8024, 000.

  I have an Acer Aspire 7720-6569 2 GB of Ram. Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor.

  Was from my old hard drive WD Scorpio 160 GB and I replaced it with WD Blue 320.

  I just replaced my hard drive due to the old one failed and had to re - install Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop.

  After the operating system has been installed again, I went to check out the updates and I got error code A 8024, 000.

  I have an Acer Aspire 7720-6569 2 GB of Ram. Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor.

  Was from my old hard drive WD Scorpio 160 GB and I replaced it with WD Blue 320.

  Already answered here... Please take a look

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/Windows-Vista-update-error-code-8024a000-after/c5f85a66-7418-41de-aa31-208071a9ea85

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/unable-to-perform-Windows-Update-error-code/ccc838fe-21ec-460B-8b0b-6863697a5550