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Vista Update Error Codes 

8000FFFF - Generic Unexpected error - click here. 

For Vista Service packs - click here

NB: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service packs are not available for installation through Windows Update
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/948343 

General Troubleshooting - Some suggestions for general troubleshooting etc

Locating the Windows Update Log

%windir%\windowsupdate.log (c:\windows\windows Update.log)

%windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log (tracks events) (c:\windows\logs\cbs\cbs.log)

The log files have these fields:
Time/Date Stamp, Message Severity, Message Source, Operation Type, and Main Text.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/306525

Windows Update error "0x80070002" or "0x80070003"
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/910336

Error 0x800B0100 when you try to install Windows Updates or Microsoft Updates
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/956702

Error 0x80070424 when you use Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or Windows Firewall
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/968002

Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

0x80070002  ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND  The system cannot find the file specified. 
0x8007000D  ERROR_INVALID_DATA  The data is invalid. 
0x800F081F  CBS_E_SOURCE_MISSING  The source for the package or file not found. 
0x80073712  ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT  The component store is in an inconsistent state. 
0x800736CC  ERROR_SXS_FILE_HASH_MISMATCH  A component's file does not match the verification information present in the component manifest. 
0x800705B9  ERROR_XML_PARSE_ERROR  Unable to parse the requested XML data. 
0x80070246  ERROR_ILLEGAL_CHARACTER  An invalid character was encountered. 
0x8007370D  ERROR_SXS_IDENTITY_PARSE_ERROR  An identity string is malformed. 
0x8007370B  ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_NAME  The name of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range. 
0x8007370A  ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_VALUE  The value of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range. 
0x80070057  ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER  The parameter is incorrect. 
0x800B0100  TRUST_E_NOSIGNATURE  No signature was present in the subject. 
0x80092003  CRYPT_E_FILE_ERROR  An error occurred while Windows Update reads or writes to a file. 
0x800B0101  CERT_E_EXPIRED  A required certificate is not within its validity period when verifying against the current system clock or the time stamp in the signed file. 
0x8007371B  ERROR_SXS_TRANSACTION_CLOSURE_INCOMPLETE  One or more required members of the transaction are not present. 
0x80070490 ERROR_NOT_FOUND Windows could not search for new updates.

 0xC004E002 - Click here - The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains inconsistent data.

0x800A138F

Error message when you check for updates on the Windows Update site: "0X800A138F: There are no updates available at this time"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326253

0x800F020B -2146500085 - SPAPI_E_No_Such_Devinst - device instance does not exist
Make sure that the device you’re trying to install the update for is connected to the computer and turned on.

0x800f0823 - This problem occurs because the installation requires a new version of the Windows Modules Installer.
Error message when you install an .msu update package on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "The Windows Modules Installer must be updated before you can install this package"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925316

800f0826 - Perhaps a  previous update has failed to install.
Open Windows Update and review your history. Locate the update/s that have failed to install (To view the information about the failed update/s - double-click on the update ). Check each update, if it has error code 800f0826 then keep going until you get a different error code. The update with the different error code is most likely the one that caused the problem and needs to be fixed before you can get other updates.

0x80041026

Error message when you try to install updates on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "WBEM_E_CLASS_HAS_INSTANCES (0x80041026)"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951386

0x8004100A

Error message when you try to install updates in Windows Vista, and the installation may fail: "WBEM_E_CRITICAL_ERROR (0x8004100A)"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952577/

800706BE - Test in a Clean Boot environment

0x8007066F & 0x8007064C

This problem may occur if Windows Update or Microsoft Update cannot locate the downloaded update.

Error code when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0x8007064C"
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/958055

8007f205 - Another installation is in progress.

0x80071AA7 - a possible cause could be hard drive failure.

8024001b - Try installing updates later as Windows Update itself may be being updated and/or installed.

8024001F - Check your Internet connection.

80242016 - Click here - WU_E_UH_POST REBOOT UNEXPECTED STATE
The state of the update after its post-reboot operation has completed is unexpected

8024401b - Possibly a problem is preventing your proxy server from requesting your network credentials.

  • Start button || All Programs || Windows Update
  • Left pane, click Check for updates.
  • When prompted, provide the credentials that you use to access your network (ie user name and password). If you aren’t prompted, then click “Try again”.

8024402C - When you have a direct Internet connection or connecting to a home network –

  • Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools menu, select Internet Options, click the Connections tab and now click LAN settings.
  • Under Automatic configuration, select the Automatically detect settings check box, and then click OK.

80244022 - Try later as the Servers may be experiencing a high level of demand. Otherwise see: 8024402C

80246007 - Log in as an Administrator and check the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).

  • 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 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service and select Properties.
  • Select General tab – make sure that Startup type is Automatic (Delayed Start)
  • Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, Start.

80246008 - Log on as an administrator and provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so and check the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) and Windows Event Log service settings

  • 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 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service and select Properties.
  • Select General tab – make sure that Startup type is Automatic (Delayed Start)
  • Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, Start.
  • Right-click the Windows Event Log service, and then click Properties.
    Select General tab and make sure that Startup type is Automatic.
    Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, Start.

Also see: You may receive an error message that contains the "0x8DDD0018" code or the "0x80246008" code when you try to download updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910337

0x80070103 - If it is a driver then the driver you are trying to install is already installed or you’re trying to install an older driver.
It is my personal opinion that all drivers should be obtained from the manufacturer's site rather than from Windows Update.

 Error message when you try to upgrade a computer to Windows Vista: "This computer does not have enough space for temporary files. Error code 0x80070103"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928232

You receive an error when you try to install an updated graphics adapter driver from the Microsoft Update Web site: "Error 0x80070103"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952032

800b0101 and 80072f8f – Check the date on your computer.

  • Start button || Control Panel || Clock || Language || Region
  • Then click Date and Time - make sure that the date and time are correct.
    (Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)

See also: Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista -
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

80070070  - Free up disk space on your computer.

  • Start button || All Programs ||Accessories || System Tools ||Disk Cleanup

80070422 - Log 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 select Properties.
    Select General tab – make sure that Startup type is Automatic
    Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, Start.

Another possibility: "Windows modules installer" service is disabled.

  • 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 Modules Installer" service, and select Properties.
    Select General tab – make sure that Startup type is Manual.

Error message when you try to install updates by using the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80070422"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958043

80073712 - ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT.
Windows Update file corruption.

Delete the file pending.xml under C:\windows\winsxs

and/or

Reinstall the Windows Update Agent - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928

Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

The "Windows Features" dialog box is empty in Windows Vista, or you receive an error message that includes the following code when you try to use Windows Update: "0x80073712"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931712

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80073712"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957310

Error: Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows Updates
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358

0x800736CC

Error message when you try to install updates by using Windows Update: "Code: 0x800736CC"
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/948143

Also you may need to run the System Update Readiness Tool

0x8E5E0442 and 0xc80003fa

Possible causes -

1. Hardware problems.

2. Corruption of the SoftwareDistribution folder and Catroot2 folder

0x80070246 - ERROR_ILLEGAL_CHARACTER
An invalid character was encountered.

Stop error when you try to download updates from Windows Update on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "0x80070246"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942968

0x80242006 - SUS_E_UH_INVALIDMETADATA
The caller passed an update with invalid metadata to the handler

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80242006"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956707

0x80240030

Error message when you try to connect to the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80240030"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957309

0x80240016

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80240016"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957307

0x80241001

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80241001"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957308

0x8007064C

Error code when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: "0x8007064C"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958055  

0x80070420

You receive a "0x80070420" error code when you use the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958054

0x800B0001

Error code when you try to use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates: "0x800B0001"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958045

For Activation errors see: Activation

For information regarding Automatic Updates, hiding, restoring and checking manually see: Automatic Updates

Error message when you try to validate a copy of Windows Vista: "The Validation service is unable to determine whether this copy of Windows Vista is genuine"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937474

The host process for Windows Services stops working after you download Microsoft updates on a computer that is running Windows Vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940520
Failed: xx updates Error(s) Found: Code 800706BA    

Bits Repair Tool -

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2829e460-4045-435b-b165-2c1496cd94a4&DisplayLang=en
(Vista 32 bit/x86 version)

or

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c9e36415-e97b-46a6-ab7e-4f89fff4d8af&DisplayLang=en
(Vista 64 bit/x64 version)

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Last updated 22nd July 2016

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