[rockmilk]

Ok lets do this and see if it helps.

Open a command prompt and paste the contents of the code box below to simplify the check disk process hit enter for vista/7 users run this command from elevated command prompt.

CMD /C ECHO Y|CHKDSK C: /r | SHUTDOWN /R /T 30

This will boot your machine into A checkdisk it will take some time so allow it to finish.

After the checkdisk...........

Download the All in one Repair Tool Run the program vista/win 7 users please right click and run as admin. Go to step 4 and create a backup of your registry this tool involves changing registry keys and it is just a good idea to bak it up.Now go to the start repairs tab and run it with the following boxes checked.When running this tool disable your antivirus.


Reset Registry Permissions
Reset File Permissions
Register System Files
Repair WMI
Repair Internet Explorer
Repair MDAV/MS Jet
Repair Hosts Files
Remove Policies Set By Infections
Repair Winsock & Dns Cache
Repair Proxy Settings
Repair Windows Updates
Set Windows Services To DEfault Startup
Repair MSI (Windows Installer)

Reboot the machine after then check updates and tell me if the machine is running any better.

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It seems to me that it is runnig better (faster)! Still unable to look for updates however....

[NvdBrink]

It seems to me that it is runnig better (faster)! Still unable to look for updates however....

[rockmilk]

Ok let's do this step for the updates.

Open an elevated command prompt and copy and paste each of these commands below and hit enter after each.
Close the command prompt and reboot the machine and test updates.

net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
net stop wuauserv
cd c:\windows\system32
ren catroot2 catroot2.old
cd c:\windows
ren softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.old

[NvdBrink]

Still no updates :-(

[rockmilk]

Re-run minitool box and attach the new log please.

[NvdBrink]

Here it is...

Attached Files

•  Result.txt   28.97KB   237 downloads

[rockmilk]

Boot into the recovery console and input the steps below.

To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
Restart the computer.
As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
Select your user account an click Next.


To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:
Insert the installation disc.
Restart your computer.
If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
Click Repair your computer.
Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
Select your user account and click Next.


On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:

Startup Repair
System Restore
Windows Complete PC Restore
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Command Prompt

You will want to choose Command Prompt.

Enter the code below.

sfc /SCANNOW /OFFBOOTDIR=c:\ /OFFWINDIR=d:\Windows

Reboot into normal mode.



Open Elevated command prompt and copy and paste the code below hit enter reboot and test updates.

sfc /scannow

Reboot

[NvdBrink]

I did not get an installationdisc with this laptop, so I followed the steps you described for this situation. However, when I entered the prompt, it said something like "the system repairservice cannot be started" (this is my own translation as it was stated in Dutch).....

[rockmilk]

ok go ahead and try the command's in normal mode and let me know the outcome please.

[NvdBrink]

I still get the same error in normal mode :-(

[rockmilk]

Go here and download your version of win 7.
http://www.w7forums....ads-t12325.html

Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (X64)

Then perform a repair install with the disk.
http://captaindbg.com/repairinstall/

[NvdBrink]

Hi, unfortuately I don't have a disc, so I cannot perform a repair install.
Also, I 'm on Vista home premium, so I don't think I will be able to install the Win 7 servicepack, right?

I really appreciate all your effort btw!

[rockmilk]

OOps for some reason I was thinking you were on win 7.

Ok lets try this please.

Clear all of your restore points and create a new one.
To do this turn system restore off reboot.
Turn it back on and reboot again.
http://windows.micro...store-on-or-off


Ok Now open your system restore and create another one.

http://www.howtogeek...system-restore/

Reboot the machine again.

After the reboot then see if you r system restore works by going to the first restore point you created just a bit ago.

If the system restore works and only if it works.

Create another restore point reboot.


I would then like you to un-install SP2.You will need to use method one or three from the link below.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

Go to the site below and then choose your service pack language and re-install sp2
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16468

http://www.microsoft...s.aspx?id=15278

Then reboot your machine and check for updates.Hopefully this will solve the issue.

If for some reason the sp2 will not install then do a system restore to the third point that you created.

~~Edited for link.~~

Edited by rockmilk, 20 February 2013 - 04:20 AM.

[NvdBrink]

The system restore works, but strangely enough there is no Windows Service Pack found under "installed upates". The only service pack that is mentiuoned is a Microsoft Office 2007 SP2.
When I check the system area of my control panel ,it nevertheless says that SP 2 is installed.

[rockmilk]

Have you tried the command prompt removal method mentioned in the link?


http://www.blogsdna....vice-pack-2.htm