Re: Vista update not working

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TaurArian wrote:
Hi Ben, basically 8000FFFF stands for "Generic Unexpected error" which isn't
too helpful.

This could be because of corruption in the registry, a Third party program
is affecting the WU Service (anti-spwyare programs, Internet/web
accelerators, Firewall/Anti-Virus programs) or the downloaded file is
corrupt.

Have a look at: http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_Vista/vista.htm

Please note all information is provided to be used at your own risk.

K

"Ben" wrote:

Thanks for the link, but what do I do.... The information looks like it
will work.
Thanks, Ben

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

No guarantees and use at your own risk, but see
http://blogs.technet.com/kailash/archive/2007/09/20/windows-vista-autoupdate-error-8000ffff.aspx
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
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Ben wrote:
Every time I try to update windows vista I get a error code 8000FFFF. I
can
not find any information on this can someone please help me solve this
problem so I can update my computer. Thanks, Ben

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