[nept]

I dunno what it is but my family keeps messing up with their pcs. Today I found some time to visit my sister and I thought I took a quick look into her comp, found out her windows 7 was never updated.

So I tried to update it to sp1:

- Windows update, stuck at loading sp1
- So I downloaded the SP1 offline update, the installation failed with error 800B0100
- Windows System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, downloaded the offline sp1 as it seemed and failed again with 800B0100
- Windows solution center said it repaired some things, but then again Windows System Update Readiness Tool failed at installing sp1, 800B0100
- Microsoft FixIt said it could fix some things with the windows update, yet again Windows System Update Readiness Tool failed at installing sp1, 800B0100
- The repair tool on the original Windows CD failed, as the "windows version is too new", I couldnt find a way to make an updated repair tool that would fit the pc, maybe it's the wrong way anyway

I read into various fixes but there doesn't seem to be one obvious way. I checked some of the services etc. but I was too lost to locate problems or at least find a way to analyze them. Finally I had to give up and go home. Im not sure what this is (malware?) or how to fix it.

Any help would be very very very much appreciated.

Nept

Edited by nept, 07 June 2012 - 07:32 PM.

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Please tell me the exact make and model of the machine in question then please provide the following logs in your next reply.


Please Download FarbarServiceScanner and run it on the computer with the issue.


Make sure the following options are checked:
Internet Services
Windows Firewall
System Restore
Security Center/Action Center
Windows Update

Press "Scan".
It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
Please copy and paste the log to your reply.

Please download Download MinitoolBox and run it.


Checkmark following boxes:


Report IE Proxy Settings
Report FF Proxy Settings
List content of Hosts
List IP configuration
List Winsock Entries
List last 10 Event Viewer log
List Installed Programs
List Users, Partitions and Memory size
List Devices (problems only)



Click Go and post the result.

[rockmilk]

Please tell me the exact make and model of the machine in question then please provide the following logs in your next reply.


Please Download FarbarServiceScanner and run it on the computer with the issue.


Make sure the following options are checked:
Internet Services
Windows Firewall
System Restore
Security Center/Action Center
Windows Update

Press "Scan".
It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.
Please copy and paste the log to your reply.

Please download Download MinitoolBox and run it.


Checkmark following boxes:


Report IE Proxy Settings
Report FF Proxy Settings
List content of Hosts
List IP configuration
List Winsock Entries
List last 10 Event Viewer log
List Installed Programs
List Users, Partitions and Memory size
List Devices (problems only)



Click Go and post the result.

[nept]

It's an Intel E5500 runing Windows 7 Home Edition of a local manufacturer. I don't know the exact specs. Is there a tool to determine that?

[rockmilk]

It's an Intel E5500 runing Windows 7 Home Edition of a local manufacturer. I don't know the exact specs. Is there a tool to determine that?

This tool should do the trick just dont paste the report here it contains sensitive info from your machine such as your windows key but it will serve the purpose of the question you asked also can you get me the requested logs please.
http://www.belarc.co...e_download.html

[happyrock]

lets try Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
download and run it ...it give will give us more information
get it here...


be sure to pick the correct one

MBSASetup-x64-EN.msi is for 64 bit systems

MBSASetup-x86-EN.msi is for 32 bit systems

the scan will take a few minutes to run...when done click on the copy to clipboard located at the bottom of the page

you can open notepad and paste the results there or just paste the results in your next reply

[nept]

I finally could move the comp to my place. So I'm able to do stuff and reply much faster.

Here's the mbsa log:

Security assessment: Severe Risk
Computer name: WORKGROUP\FLO-PC
IP address: 192.168.0.104
Security report name: WORKGROUP - FLO-PC (10.07.2012 21-45)
Scan date: 10.07.2012 21:45
Scanned with MBSA version: 2.2.2170.0
Catalog synchronization date:
Security update catalog: Microsoft Update


Security Updates Scan Results

Issue: Developer Tools, Runtimes, and Redistributables Security Updates
Score: Check passed
Result: No security updates are missing.

Current Update Compliance

| MS11-025 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538243) | Important |

Issue: SQL Server Security Updates
Score: Check passed
Result: No security updates are missing.

Current Update Compliance

| MS06-061 | Installed | MSXML 6.0 RTM Security Update (925673) | Critical |

Issue: Silverlight Security Updates
Score: Check passed
Result: No security updates are missing.

Current Update Compliance

| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB2690729) | Critical |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB2636927) | Critical |

Issue: Windows Security Updates
Score: Check failed (critical)
Result: 7 security updates are missing. 2 service packs or update rollups are missing.

Security Updates

| MS12-045 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2698365) | Critical |
| MS12-044 | Missing | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2719177) | Critical |
| MS12-049 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2655992) | Important |
| MS12-020 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2667402) | Critical |
| MS12-048 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2691442) | Important |
| MS12-043 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2719985) | Critical |
| MS12-047 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2718523) | Important |

Update Rollups and Service Packs

| 976932 | Missing | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for x64-based Systems (KB976932) | |
| 890830 | Missing | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - July 2012 (KB890830) | |

Current Update Compliance

| MS12-005 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2584146) | Important |
| MS12-037 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2699988) | Critical |
| MS12-001 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2644615) | Important |
| MS11-002 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2419640) | Critical |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2660649) | Important |
| MS12-032 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2688338) | Important |
| 2633952 | Installed | Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2633952) | |
| MS11-092 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2619339) | Critical |
| MS11-075 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2564958) | Important |
| MS11-019 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2511455) | Critical |
| MS10-100 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2442962) | Important |
| MS12-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2654428) | Critical |
| MS11-037 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2544893) | Important |
| MS11-024 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2491683) | Important |
| MS10-082 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2378111) | Important |
| MS12-024 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2653956) | Critical |
| MS11-017 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2483614) | Important |
| MS11-053 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2532531) | Critical |
| MS11-063 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2567680) | Important |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2659262) | Important |
| MS12-038 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2686830) | Critical |
| MS09-056 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB974571) | Important |
| MS10-074 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2387149) | Moderate |
| 980408 | Installed | Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB980408) | |
| MS10-051 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2079403) | Critical |
| MS11-100 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2656355) | Critical |
| MS12-020 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2621440) | Critical |
| MS12-033 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2690533) | Important |
| MS12-009 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2645640) | Important |
| MS10-096 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2423089) | Important |
| MS12-036 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2685939) | Critical |
| MS11-011 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2393802) | Important |
| MS11-076 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2579686) | Important |
| MS11-100 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656351) | Critical |
| MS11-048 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2536275) | Important |
| MS12-041 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2709162) | Important |
| MS12-042 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2709715) | Important |
| MS10-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB975560) | Critical |
| MS10-075 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2281679) | Critical |
| MS12-035 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2604121) | Critical |
| 2695962 | Installed | Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2695962) | |
| MS10-043 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2032276) | Critical |
| MS11-030 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2509553) | Critical |
| MS10-055 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982665) | Critical |
| 982861 | Installed | Windows Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems | |
| MS12-038 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2686827) | Critical |
| MS11-032 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2507618) | Critical |
| MS10-061 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2347290) | Important |
| MS10-059 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982799) | Important |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656405) | Critical |
| MS11-024 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2506212) | Important |
| 977074 | Installed | Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB977074) | |
| MS11-031 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2510531) | Critical |
| MS10-081 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2296011) | Important |
| MS11-050 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2530548) | Critical |
| 890830 | Installed | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - June 2012 (KB890830) | |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2676562) | Critical |
| MS11-071 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2570947) | Important |
| MS10-041 | Installed | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Security Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB979916) | Important |
| MS11-097 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2620712) | Important |
| MS12-025 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656368) | Critical |
| MS10-001 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB972270) | Low |
| MS10-030 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB978542) | Important |
| MS10-046 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2286198) | Critical |
| MS09-059 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB975467) | Important |
| 974431 | Installed | Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB974431) | |
| MS11-090 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2618451) | Critical |
| MS12-006 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2585542) | Important |
| MS11-043 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2536276) | Critical |
| MS10-083 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB979688) | Important |
| MS10-092 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2305420) | Important |
| MS10-083 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB979687) | Important |
| MS12-004 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2631813) | Important |
| MS12-035 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2604114) | Critical |
| MS10-076 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982132) | Critical |
| MS12-025 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2656372) | Critical |
| MS11-015 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2479943) | Critical |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB2656410) | Low |
| MS11-085 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2620704) | Low |
| MS12-034 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2658846) | Important |
| MS11-042 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2535512) | Important |
| MS10-033 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB979482) | Critical |
| MS11-059 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2560656) | Important |
| MS11-013 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2425227) | Important |
| MS11-003 | Installed | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2482017) | Critical |
| MS10-019 | Installed | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB979309) | Critical |


Operating System Scan Results

Administrative Vulnerabilities

Issue: Local Account Password Test
Score: Check passed
Result: Some user accounts (2 of 4) have blank or simple passwords, or could not be analyzed.
Detail:
| User | Weak Password | Locked Out | Disabled |
| Administrator | Weak | - | Disabled |
| Gast | Weak | - | Disabled |
| Flo | - | - | - |
| HomeGroupUser$ | - | - | - |

Issue: File System
Score: Check passed
Result: All hard drives (1) are using the NTFS file system.
Detail:
| Drive Letter | File System |
| C: | NTFS |

Issue: Password Expiration
Score: Check failed (non-critical)
Result: All user accounts (4) have non-expiring passwords.
Detail:
| User |
| Administrator |
| Flo |
| Gast |
| HomeGroupUser$ |

Issue: Guest Account
Score: Check passed
Result: The Guest account is disabled on this computer.

Issue: Autologon
Score: Check passed
Result: Autologon is not configured on this computer.

Issue: Restrict Anonymous
Score: Check passed
Result: Computer is properly restricting anonymous access.

Issue: Administrators
Score: Check passed
Result: No more than 2 Administrators were found on this computer.
Detail:
| User |
| Administrator |
| Flo |

Issue: Windows Firewall
Score: Best practice
Result: Windows Firewall is enabled and has exceptions configured. Windows Firewall is enabled on all network connections.
Detail:
| Connection Name | Firewall | Exceptions |
| All Connections | On | Programs, Services |
| LAN-Verbindung | On | Programs*, Services* |

Issue: Automatic Updates
Score: Check passed
Result: Updates are automatically downloaded and installed on this computer.

Issue: Incomplete Updates
Score: Best practice
Result: No incomplete software update installations were found.

Additional System Information

Issue: Windows Version
Score: Best practice
Result: Computer is running Microsoft Windows 7.

Issue: Auditing
Score: Best practice
Result: Neither Logon Success nor Logon Failure auditing are enabled. Enable auditing and turn on auditing for specific events such as logon and logoff. Be sure to monitor your event log to watch for unauthorized access.

Issue: Shares
Score: Best practice
Result: 4 share(s) are present on your computer.
Detail:
| Share | Directory | Share ACL | Directory ACL |
| Q$ | Q:\ | Admin Share | Directory ACL can not be read. |
| ADMIN$ | C:\Windows | Admin Share | NT SERVICE\TrustedInstaller - F, NT-AUTORITÄT\SYSTEM - RWXD, VORDEFINIERT\Administratoren - RWXD, VORDEFINIERT\Benutzer - RX |
| C$ | C:\ | Admin Share | VORDEFINIERT\Administratoren - F, NT-AUTORITÄT\SYSTEM - F, VORDEFINIERT\Benutzer - RX, NT-AUTORITÄT\Authentifizierte Benutzer - D |
| Users | C:\Users | VORDEFINIERT\Administratoren - F, Jeder - F | NT-AUTORITÄT\SYSTEM - F, VORDEFINIERT\Administratoren - F, VORDEFINIERT\Benutzer - RX, Jeder - RX |

Issue: Services
Score: Best practice
Result: No potentially unnecessary services were found.


Internet Information Services (IIS) Scan Results
IIS is not running on this computer.

SQL Server Scan Results
SQL Server and/or MSDE is not installed on this computer.

Desktop Application Scan Results

Administrative Vulnerabilities

Issue: IE Zones
Score: Check passed
Result: Internet Explorer zones have secure settings for all users.

Issue: Macro Security
Score: Check not performed
Result: No supported Microsoft Office products are installed.

[happyrock]

try installing these updates one at a time...
| MS12-045 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2698365) | Critical |
| MS12-044 | Missing | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2719177) | Critical |
| MS12-049 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2655992) | Important |
| MS12-020 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2667402) | Critical |
| MS12-048 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2691442) | Important |
| MS12-043 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2719985) | Critical |
| MS12-047 | Missing | Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2718523)


after installing those try sp1 again


also post the farbar log that rockmilk requested

[nept]

I installed all the updates above. I checked in programs so I'm 100% sure they're all there now. But the installation of windows 7 sp1 still fails.

Here's the farbar log:

Farbar Service Scanner Version: 08-07-2012
Ran by Flo (administrator) on 11-07-2012 at 03:17:10
Running from "C:\Users\Flo\Downloads"
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64)
Boot Mode: Normal
****************************************************************

Internet Services:
============

Connection Status:
==============
Localhost is accessible.
LAN connected.
Google IP is accessible.
Google.com is accessible.
Yahoo IP is accessible.
Yahoo.com is accessible.


Windows Firewall:
=============

Firewall Disabled Policy:
==================


System Restore:
============

System Restore Disabled Policy:
========================


Action Center:
============

Windows Update:
============

Windows Autoupdate Disabled Policy:
============================


File Check:
========
C:\Windows\System32\nsisvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\nsiproxy.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\dhcpcore.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\afd.sys
[2012-02-15 20:17] - [2011-12-28 05:59] - 0499200 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) DB9D6C6B2CD95A9CA414D045B627422E

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\tdx.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\tcpip.sys
[2012-05-12 21:29] - [2012-03-30 13:09] - 1895280 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 624C5B3AA4C99B3184BB922D9ECE3FF0

C:\Windows\System32\dnsrslvr.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\mpssvc.dll
[2009-07-14 02:09] - [2009-07-14 03:41] - 0824832 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) AECAB449567D1846DAD63ECE49E893E3

C:\Windows\System32\bfe.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mpsdrv.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\SDRSVC.dll
[2009-07-14 01:36] - [2009-07-14 03:41] - 0170496 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 765A27C3279CE11D14CB9E4F5869FCA5

C:\Windows\System32\vssvc.exe => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wscsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WMIsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\wuaueng.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\qmgr.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\es.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\cryptsvc.dll
[2012-06-12 21:25] - [2012-04-24 07:59] - 0182272 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) F02786B66375292E58C8777082D4396D

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\System32\rpcss.dll => MD5 is legit


**** End of log ****

Edited by nept, 10 July 2012 - 07:44 PM.

[nept]

Anyone? Or is it completely bugged down and best to just reinstall?

[happyrock]

sorry but I didn't get your previous posts until today...
I am going to get more eyes on this as I can't figure out why the SP 1 refuses to install...
maybe they can help...

[Macboatmaster]

May I suggest you look firstly at this

1. http://support.micro....com/kb/2505743

2. Disable your anti-virus. I think you only have windows firewall which is configured automatically to allow updates. If I am wrong and you have another Firewall diable that OR allow updates through the Firewall as a trusted site.

3. Log on on the system admin account and try that account

Windows button, in search type cmd, right click above and run as admin. At cmd prompt type

net user administrator /active:yes

key enter and then type exit, key enter and reboot.

Now try the SP1 using the guide above

4. If that fails rename the software distribution folder. Windows will rebuild it


To rename the SoftwareDistribution folder, please try below:



1. Log on an account with administrator privileges.

2. Click the Start Button, click "All programs", and click "Accessories".

3. Right-click "Command Prompt", and click "Run as administrator".

4. In "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type in "net stop WuAuServ" (without the quotes) and press Enter.



Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it was successfully stopped before we try to rename the folder. However, if it failed, please let me know before performing any further steps and include any error messages you may have received when it failed.



5. Click the Start Button, in the "Start Search" box, type in "%windir%" (without the quotes) and press Enter.

6. In the opened folder, look for the folder named "SoftwareDistribution".

7. Right-click on the folder, select Rename and type "SDold" (without the quotes) to rename this folder.

8. Still in "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type the command "net start WuAuServ" (without the quotes) in the opened window to restart the Windows Updates service.

9. Should all of that fail you will have to follow the stages on this link until and if it succeeds
http://support.micro....com/kb/2509997

[nept]

I'm currently working through the list in the link at the bottom of the post above. http://support.micro....com/kb/2509997

I'm currently stuck with the system update readiness tool, as the one provided by microsoft has system requirements "windows 7 sp1" whereas microsoft also links me to this download even when following directions after failing to install sp1

Where can I find an old version that actually works without sp1?

One new thing is, I realized the browsers on this comp are extremly slow and somewhat buggy. Pages sometimes fail to load or load very slow. I don't know if this is due to the lack of sp1 or if it's even related with the issues that prevent me from updating.

Also the computer sometimes reacts extremely slow nevertheless the taskmanager only shows 2% cpu load and like 1gb of ram used. Maybe it's just that I'm not used to such a slow computer but it really feels akward and things aren't getting better whatever I try.

Edited by nept, 16 July 2012 - 01:31 PM.

[Macboatmaster]

So may I presume that steps 1, 2 3 and 4 failed

[nept]

Yeah, I did it all. Nothing helped. So I moved over to the microsoft fixes. Last thing I did was reseting "catroot2" contents. I then tried to reinstall once again but it still fails.

Only thing actually changed now are error codes. I first didn't remember the original one but when I checked the boards I realized that the one I had with the last 2 runs surely was different, but I didnt write it down.

I just ran it again and now I got other errors again:

- unknown error, code b7
- unknown error, code 8024200D

I can't find info's on b7, 8024200D again links me to the readiness tool. Should I just run that in despite of it requiring windows 7 sp1?

Edited by nept, 16 July 2012 - 02:23 PM.

[Macboatmaster]

Try Windows update restore hidden updates