Re: Can't search fo updates

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I followed those steps and unfortunately they didn't repair the problem.
Yesterday the FixIt in default mode was able to connect and retrieve 17 new
updates released on the 9th, however I am still getting the same error
80070005 whenever I try to instal them.

I've noticed that whatever it is seems to be disrupting printer drivers as
well. My default printer should be Print to OneNote, however that option
disappeared from my print menu and was replaced by Print to XPSWriter
instead. When I tried to insert items as printouts in OneNote, it told me the
program's printer driver was damaged.

My HP external printer has also been effected - it no longer prints margins
at the top of the page.

I restored my system back to a point before the following updates:
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista
- PowerPoint Viewer 2007 SP2
- 2007 Microsoft office Suite SP2
- Windows Vista Update KB955430

and all of the errors disappeared. However, because Windows Update started
working again, the errors are all back! How can I find out which of those
updates is causing the problems, and is there a way that I can stop it?

I have also uninstalled McAfee and replaced it with AVG Free in case that
was still somehow causing the problem. Looks like it wasn't, though.


"MowGreen" wrote:

I have McAfee as my antivirus, if that sheds any light at all.

Yes, it does. The 80070005 error translates to " Access Denied " and is
most likely related to McAfee.
Suggest you Clean Boot Vista and then either try to to update once more.

Do Step 1 on this page:

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

If no joy, while still in the Clean Boot state, reset the Windows Update
components:

How do I reset the Windows Update settings?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Run ResetWindows.msi in it's Default mode. If the system still can not
update, run it in it's Aggressive mode.
Reboot after each run and see if the system can update now.


MowGreen
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Cazlet wrote:

Home Premium, with Service Pack 1. The error code is 80070005, which it says
is an unknown error. I've looked through some of the previous discussions on
that error however I couldn't find any that helped me since I haven't added
any new hardware or programs for about a month.

I have McAfee as my antivirus, if that sheds any light at all.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:


Cazlet wrote:

I have Windows Vista and as of yesterday I am unable to search for
Windows updates. I haven't installed anything new.

Windows Vista what? (Home Premium? Business? Ultimate? etc)
What service pack level?

What is the exact error you are getting?

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