Re: Error 0x8007000B

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0x8007000B COR_E_BADIMAGEFORMAT

Error message when you use the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0x8007000B"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956699

If the above KB article doesn't resolve the issue, suggest you attempt a manual installation of the latest Version of the Windows Update Agent:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1172

Download the appropriate WUA and *save* it.
Move it to the root drive, usually C:\
Install it from an Elevated Command Prompt after stopping the Windows Update and BITS services.
Start Search > enter command > click Search
Right click command and choose 'Run as administrator'. Follow the prompts.
At the Command Prompt, type in the below *exactly* as written, pressing Enter afer each command

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
c:\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /wuforce
net start bits
net start wuauserv
exit

Reboot the system and see if it can update now.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Jason wrote:

I have re-formatted my Laptop.
Currently trying to update my Windows, unfortunately failed and prompt me
Error number: 0x8007000B

What does that means?
.

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