RE: Windows can't check for updates

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I've had this problem for two weeks. Contacted Microsoft but two of their
techs can't figure it out. Sure hope someone on this forum has an answer.
There are two error messages involved, 80070424 and 80070005. They appear
when you try to use either Windows Update and/or Defender Update. I have
tried numerous suggested solutions on different forums but nothing has
worked.

I do not have the Windows Update service in my Services database. I tried
to download and install it but received the 80070005 error message. Catch 22
all over again.

Sorry to rant, but I am really upset with Microsoft. I have read hundreds
of posts similar to ours but they apparently aren't listening. Very, very
frustrating!

"Being Developer" wrote:

I'm running Vista and I've tried to manually check for Windows Updates -
after starting the check, the "Checking for updates.." bar just revolves, and
the Windows Updates icon in the system tray shows "Windows can't check for
updates".

Has anyone experienced a similar problem?
.



Relevant Pages

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  • Re: WindowsUpdate_8000FFFF
    ... Suggest you rename the SoftwareDistribution folder to whatever you like. ... Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an Administrator) ...
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  • Re: Vista Windows update failure
    ... Minutes later, Windows Update detected that 931768 was necessary, and I ... Stop the Windows Update service ... Locate and open the SoftwareDistribution folder. ... | installer failed. ...
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  • Re: Vista Windows update failure
    ... I had tried a manual download before, but just for grins, I did download it ... Minutes later, Windows Update detected that 931768 was necessary, and I ... Stop the Windows Update service ... | installer failed. ...
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  • Re: Error Code 80070750 when Installing Vista SP1
    ... Windows Vista Service Pack 1 ... Stop the Windows Update service ... When attempting to install, I receive the Error Code 80070570. ...
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