I also have an error 646 in Windows update. Please help.

Jose wrote:
>
> --
> Jose

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Yeah. Great. I have a blue car too. Fix my engine. ;-)
>
> You have left out one (at least) of the more important bits of
> information: Operating System you are using.
>
> Start button --> RUN
> (no "RUN"? Press the "Windows Key" + R on your keyboard)
> --> type in:
> winver
> --> Click OK.
>
> The picture at the top of the window that opens will give you the
> general (Operating System name) while the line starting with the
> word "version" will give you the rest of the story. Post _both_ in
> response to this message verbatim. ;-)
>
> Throw in there the specific updates (KB######) and what you have
> tried to remedy the situation.

Keko wrote:
> Oh yeah, being a jerk helps.

How was that being a jerk?

I pointed out the lack of information in a manner which could be understood
*and* went a further step to give methods of providing said information.

Yes - I took a friendly jibe at the poster - but it was friendly and was
pointed out as such. One could not go much further with the lack of
information - so I asked for and provided detailed instructions on how to
provide further information.

In any case - until the problems with the computers having this issue are
remedied - each month (just about) they will continue asking for 'how do I
fix this' and probably just continue using a work-around solution. *shrug*
Looks like you have done the same.

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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

OK I am not so smart. How do I turn off user account controls so that I can
get the stupid updates. I am also having issues with Mcafee, and they say the
problem with mcafee is due to windows not updating.

"dbeyat45" wrote:

> I have found that the only way to get the installs to work on my Vista PC is
> to:
> . disable User Account Control
> . restart
> . download updates
> . restart
> . re-enable User Account Control

You have that backwards. The problem with WU is McAfee. To turn off UAC
control panel/system & security/action center. Scroll to the bottom of the
action center page and you'll see UAC options.

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If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."


"kena0531" <> wrote in message
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> OK I am not so smart. How do I turn off user account controls so that I
> can
> get the stupid updates. I am also having issues with Mcafee, and they say
> the
> problem with mcafee is due to windows not updating.
>
> "dbeyat45" wrote:
>
>> I have found that the only way to get the installs to work on my Vista PC
>> is
>> to:
>> . disable User Account Control
>> . restart
>> . download updates
>> . restart
>> . re-enable User Account Control