[lillie_nemo]

Okay, got the Fix It program to run but it says it can't install the Powershell so can't complete the run. I'm going to try restarting the computer and trying again.

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If that doesn't work, please download the following batch fils to your desktop, then right-click on it and select "Run as Administrator." Please post the log that opens.

Attached Files

•  updatefix.bat   4.04KB   225 downloads

[Buddierdl]

If that doesn't work, please download the following batch fils to your desktop, then right-click on it and select "Run as Administrator." Please post the log that opens.

Attached Files

•  updatefix.bat   4.04KB   225 downloads

[lillie_nemo]

Here is the log:
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is stopping.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was stopped successfully.

The Windows Update service is stopping.
The Windows Update service was stopped successfully.

The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
Access is denied.
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
The following command was not found: reset winsock.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is starting.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was started successfully.

The Windows Update service is starting.
The Windows Update service was started successfully.

[Buddierdl]

Hi,

I had a small mistake in the file. Could you please run this one, then try the updates again.

Attached Files

•  updatefix.bat   4.06KB   218 downloads

[lillie_nemo]

Here is the new log:
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is stopping.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was stopped successfully.

The Windows Update service is stopping.
The Windows Update service was stopped successfully.

The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
Access is denied.
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
The following command was not found: reset winsock.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is starting.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was started successfully.

The Windows Update service is starting.
The Windows Update service was started successfully.

^CThe Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is not started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.

The Windows Update service is stopping..
The Windows Update service was stopped successfully.

Access is denied.
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS
The following command was not found: reset winsock.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is starting.
The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was started successfully.

The Windows Update service is starting...
The Windows Update service was started successfully.

[Buddierdl]

Can you update now?

[lillie_nemo]

Should I run the fixit or the SP1 update?

[Buddierdl]

Try SP1.

[lillie_nemo]

I tried but still getting the same error.

[Buddierdl]

Windows Updates are really hard to fix. Please try running this fixit.

Try SP1 again. If that doesn't work, please upload: C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log

We may be looking at a repair install. Do you have your Vista install CD?

[lillie_nemo]

Okay, going to run the fixit you provided. Hopefully it works!

I bought my computer from HP and it came with Windows Vista installed already so I don't have an install CD, unfortunately. At least, not that I know of. I don't think I was provided one when I bought the computer.

[Buddierdl]

Ok, let me know how it goes.

Also, don't forget to upload the log if it fails: C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log

[lillie_nemo]

Thanks for waiting- unfortunately the update won't work even with all the fixes. I have to admit I'm rather tired and frustrated. Thanks for still continuing to help me.

I found a WindowsUpdate file but it is near 2mb so I'm uploading as an attachment.

I think my computer has a partition that is the Recovery files - but I lost a lot of the paperwork for the computer as I moved several times since the time I bought it. So, I'm worried I might not have the product key or whatever might be needed for recovery. Is there any risk with running a repair install? Will I lose all my settings and files in the process? I know it probably isn't ideal, but is there anyway to get rid of the Windows Security virus without having to install the Windows service pack?

Anyway, hope you're having a good Fourth of July!

[lillie_nemo]

Oops, looks like the file didn't attach. Trying again.

Attached Files

•  WindowsUpdate.log   2MB   183 downloads

[Buddierdl]

I know this is very frustrating. Windows update problems can be very tricky.

If we use the recovery partition, all of your files and programs will be deleted and the computer will be like it came from the factory. We don't want to do that except as a very last resort.

Actually your computer looks clean to me now. I believe the security center warning is legitimate. McAfee was broken and needed to be reinstalled, so that was why it was giving the warning. I think the warning will go away when we reinstall McAfee.

What we are trying to do now is get your computer updated to SP2. Your computer is very outdated which makes it really vulnerable to continued infection, so that is why updating is so important. In fact, Vista without SP2 is no longer supported by Microsoft.

Could you try downloading this one update that failed and see if it installs manually: here.