Re: Windows Update Error 8000FFFF on Vista

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Third party program could be affecting the WU Service (anti-spwyare programs, Internet/web
accelerators, Firewall/Anti-Virus programs).
If not, then suggest you rename the SoftwareDistribution folder to whatever you like.
How to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in Vista -
1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an Administrator)

Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Stop.

2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

Locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.

3. Start the Windows Update service

Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.

This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Not important.


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"davmcn" <davmcn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:D37FBC6B-EAD4-4FE1-ACD1-8204CC5611F1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
|I had the exact same problem as "lynnmc" had and man it's annoying
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| "Rhkent" wrote:
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| > I too am having this problem
| > Rhkent
| >
| >
| > "LynnMc" wrote:
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| > > I am having the same problem as you Shaun and the same type of laptop. Last
| > > night the laptop updated and closed and all was working ok. This morning I
| > > am being told that "Windows could not search for updates". I would
| > > appreciate any help with this also.
| > >
| > > Many thanks.
| > >
| > >
| > > "Shaun" wrote:
| > >
| > > > I have a new Dell Inspiron laptop with Vista Home Premium. When I try to
| > > > search for updates, it says "Windows could not search for updates" and gives
| > > > error code 8000FFFF. Any thoughts?


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