RE: Error code 80245003 when download upgrades

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Try the first link and see if that works.

If not, follow these directions step by step

Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder (it will be recreated next time you
visit WU again)
You will lose your history but that's not important.

Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.

Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.
b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.

Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.
Finally if you want to force a detection cycle in AU then close IE
Now click on Start and select Run
Type wuauclt.exe /detectnow in the Open box and click OK
Try the WU again

Note: You can delete the folder you renamed "AFTER" you complete windows
updates.


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Gistcheckin


"Ohana" wrote:

sorry, i'm not too savy on the computer...I dont' understand - where/how do I
delete SoftwareDistribution and what is that? Do I jst do the work around
from the first part of your msg?

"Gistcheckin" wrote:

Error message when you try to install updates by using the Windows
Update Web site: "0x80245003"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919749

After deleting SoftwareDistribution, download the latest version of the
Windows Update Agent and SAVE it:

For Vista 32 bit:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/v7/windowsupdate/redist/standalone/WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe

For Vista 64 bit:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/v7/windowsupdate/redist/standalone/WindowsUpdateAgent30-x64.exe

When the download is complete run WindowsUpdateAgent30-xXX.exe [the XX
stands for either the 32 or 64 bit version] -
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]

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Gistcheckin


"Ohana" wrote:

I have an HP a1710n...when I try to manually download updates (via start menu
or from task tray) it gives me the error code and has a link to "get help"
(now i'm here!) I've tried to get help from HP they had no clue, and i've
read FAQ's and all the other posts here, but i'm not finding anything that
will fix the problem - HELP!!!
.



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