Code 8000FFFF

"Adagio" wrote:

> I am trying install the update for Windows Vista KB929777.
>
> Unfortunately I consistently get the error message:
>
> Code 8000FFFF.
>
> I have no idea how to correct this. Any ideas?
>
> Daniel

try this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946414

"TaurArian" wrote:

> See if anything in this article helps -
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_Vista/8000ffff.htm
>
>
> "Adagio" wrote:
>
> > I am trying install the update for Windows Vista KB929777.
> >
> > Unfortunately I consistently get the error message:
> >
> > Code 8000FFFF.
> >
> > I have no idea how to correct this. Any ideas?
> >
> > Daniel

"Adagio" wrote:

> I am trying install the update for Windows Vista KB929777.
>
> Unfortunately I consistently get the error message:
>
> Code 8000FFFF.
>
> I have no idea how to correct this. Any ideas?
>
> Daniel

Did you ever get any resolution on this problem of a year ago? I am
experiencing the same problem and don't know whether I should pursue it or
just give up.

Thanks,
Maryse

"Supastar" wrote:

> I did email Microsoft, here is what they said...by the way, it did NOT work.
> When I attempted to contact them again (like he said to) they claim they have
> mail server problems and cannot get my emails.....such a crock!
>
> From the case log, I understand that the Update for Windows Vista (KB943302)
> and (KB938371) cannot be installed successfully with error code 8000FFFF. If
> there has been any misunderstanding, please feel free to let me know.
>
> I also understand the inconvenience you have experienced. Please be assured
> that I will do my best to help you. This issue can be caused by one of the
> following factors:
>
> 1. Corrupted Windows Update Temporary folder
> 2. Some registry keys are corrupt.
>
> We will address some of the more common causes of this issue. It is
> important that we attempt to connect to the Windows Update web site after
> each step to confirm whether the resolution has worked. This will prevent us
> from having to proceed with additional troubleshooting steps and provide us
> with valuable feedback to further develop our support resolutions for you and
> our future customers. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
>
> NOTE: Some third party programs can also affect the Windows Update service.
> If you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet
> or web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet
> connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I
> recommend we temporarily disable or shut them down and then try accessing the
> Windows Update site later. Please be sure to re-enable them after completing
> the update process.
>
> Suggestion 1: Rename the Windows Update Softwaredistribution folder
> ================================================== ===
> This problem may occur if the Windows Update, Software distribution folder
> has been corrupted. We can refer to the following steps to rename this
> folder. Please note that the folder will be re-created the next time we visit
> the Windows Update site.
>
> 1. Close all the open windows.
> 2. Click the "Start" Button, click "All programs", and click "Accessories".
> 3. Right-click "Command Prompt", and click "Run as administrator".
> 4. In "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type in "net stop WuAuServ"
> (without the quotes) and press Enter.
>
> Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it was
> successfully stopped before we try to rename the folder. However, if it
> failed, please let me know before performing any further steps and include
> any error messages you may have received when it failed.
>
> 5. Click the "Start" Button, in the "Start Search" box, type in "%windir%"
> (without the quotes) and press Enter.
> 6. In the opened folder, look for the folder named "SoftwareDistribution".
> 7. Right-click on the folder, select "Rename" and type "SDold" (without the
> quotes) to rename this folder.
> 8. Still in "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type the command "net
> start WuAuServ" (without the quotes) in the opened window to restart the
> Windows Updates service.
>
> Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it was
> successfully started. However, if it failed, please let me know before
> performing any further steps and include any error messages you may have
> received when it failed.
>
> Let’s now try Windows Update again and see if the issue has been resolved.
> Please let us know if this step has resolved it. If it has not, please
> proceed to the next step.
>
> Suggestion 2: Remove the incorrect COMPONENTS key
> =========================================
> Before we go any further, let's backup the registry key first.
>
> 1. Click "Start", type REGEDIT in the Start Search bar and press Enter.
> 2. Select "My Computer" (the root node) on the left pane, under the "File"
> menu, click "Export", under Export, choose "All Export" range, and select
> "Desktop" in the Save in box and type "backup" as the File Name. Click "Save".
>
> Please Note: If any unexpected issue happens, we can restore the registry
> key simply by double-clicking the backup.reg file.
>
> 3. Still in "Registry Editor", locate the following Registry batches by
> clicking the PLUS (+) sign
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS
>
> 4. Check if these three values exist under the COMPONENTS key:
>
> PendingXmlIdentifier
> NextQueueEntryIndex
> AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving
>
> 5. If so, delete them.
> 6. Quit "Registry Editor".
>
> After completing the above steps, please restart the computer and try to run
> Windows Update again. If it persists, please help me gather the following
> information:
>
> Collect the relevant registry key
> ========================
> 1. Click "Start", type REGEDIT in the Start Search bar and press Enter.
> 2. Locate the following Registry batches by clicking the PLUS (+) sign
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Components
>
> 3. Please click "Components" on the left pane, right click on the branch
> name Components and choose "Export".
> 4. Save the branch on the Desktop with the name Components.
> 5. Go back to the Desktop, right-click the saved file, click "Send To", and
> click "Compressed (zipped) Folder".
> 6. A new file (compressed file) will be generated. Please send it to me at:
> v-.
>
>
>
> "neo8494" wrote:
>
> > hi mate yeah im getting same problem ive got vista ultimate me mate was able
> > to dwnload 2 days ago but now its fooked have anyone emailed mircosoft

wolfmaster wrote
if you open your windows update than go to instaled update and remove this
one from windows update KB929777 than go to microsoft page
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...vZm3vPWw%3d%3d
and download this file and restart your coputer and windows find new updates
for you.


"TaurArian" wrote:

> See if anything in this article helps -
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_Vista/8000ffff.htm
>
>
> "Adagio" wrote:
>
> > I am trying install the update for Windows Vista KB929777.
> >
> > Unfortunately I consistently get the error message:
> >
> > Code 8000FFFF.
> >
> > I have no idea how to correct this. Any ideas?
> >
> > Daniel

thx a Lot, but i findout day day for product my product in all microsoft
products new and new problems for coming. or salotion are so hitech to not
understandable for normal user. why we dont make some softwares to do all
this?

like if you are having this problem code use this exe or application.
Some how at end this was really use full. And Please Make MSN messegr err
free.

I already brought it back to factory settings and you can still not install it.

"markdale" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I have the same problem and it's driving me crazy. I have tried both Dell
> support and Microsoft support and I am getting nowhere other than having to
> take my new laptop back to a factory image which means having to back up
> everything and install all software again apart what came from the factory.
> This is nuts. If anyone has an answer or how we can escalate this it would
> be appreciated.
>
> "MOYLER" wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone - I can definitely add a resounding YES to this issue - my
> > poor brand new DELL has been trying to download this update since I got the
> > new machine in January - thus, it has failed on numerous attempts, with the
> > same error codes. I am going to look into the attempts to fix it as I've
> > been reading on this post for a while now, and thanks for the comedy
> > 'MOWGREEN' - the Apple comment was priceless!
> >
> > But seriously, if anyone discovers if this da-- update is truly essential,
> > and/or it isn't, I will have it hidden, as this is pretty baffling...thanks.
> >
> > "Adagio" wrote:
> >
> > > This looks like a Microsoft problem to me. A lot of people are having the
> > > exact same problem. Anyone agree?

"el" <> wrote in message
news:325E9005-0EEC-4A31-9CB1-...
> I already brought it back to factory settings and you can still not
> install it.

"it"? There is nowhere in here any context quoted to know what you are
having trouble with. There is some implication that "it" is an update but
*which* one?...

3/19/2008 9:19 AM PST
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...8-12db2e10fd99

<quote>
I am trying install the update for Windows Vista KB929777
</quote>

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777

<quote>
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista.
</quote>

Have you done that? This update is so old that perhaps by now "the latest
service pack" will also include the update so then you wouldn't have any
trouble installing it because it wouldn't be offered to you. ; )


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
---


>
> "markdale" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I have the same problem and it's driving me crazy. I have tried both
>> Dell
>> support and Microsoft support and I am getting nowhere other than having
>> to
>> take my new laptop back to a factory image which means having to back up
>> everything and install all software again apart what came from the
>> factory.
>> This is nuts. If anyone has an answer or how we can escalate this it
>> would
>> be appreciated.
>>
>> "MOYLER" wrote:
>>
>> > Hello everyone - I can definitely add a resounding YES to this issue -
>> > my
>> > poor brand new DELL has been trying to download this update since I got
>> > the
>> > new machine in January - thus, it has failed on numerous attempts, with
>> > the
>> > same error codes. I am going to look into the attempts to fix it as
>> > I've
>> > been reading on this post for a while now, and thanks for the comedy
>> > 'MOWGREEN' - the Apple comment was priceless!
>> >
>> > But seriously, if anyone discovers if this da-- update is truly
>> > essential,
>> > and/or it isn't, I will have it hidden, as this is pretty
>> > baffling...thanks.
>> >
>> > "Adagio" wrote:
>> >
>> > > This looks like a Microsoft problem to me. A lot of people are having
>> > > the
>> > > exact same problem. Anyone agree?