download error 80070002

I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
and the error. Help please!!!!!

I have a 64 bit system but I'm not running XP64 or Vista. Im using XP
Professional. To clear the auto instal and not get the download again. click
on the install buble click on custom in stall. Deselect the net frame work.
and then it should open up the tree then put a check in do not ask me about
this update again. I will remove the install bubble from the systray and you
will not be reminded of it again.
Alchemist

"GolfnVA" wrote:

> I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> and the error. Help please!!!!!

Ok sorry too sound like a complete noob but ever since i've had vista all
thats seems too happening is i get a royal shafting from it every other week.
the latest of which is a:
MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORKS UPDATE 1.1
l have tried everything to install this update e.g. rebooting, going through
windows help and other comical soloutions that have proven no help at all.
no i am stuck with an update which i cant remove and cant install GREAT

please i beg you from the bottom of my heart help me fight this battle any
solution would be good.

Cheers

Lubi Bear


"Alchemist" wrote:

> I have a 64 bit system but I'm not running XP64 or Vista. Im using XP
> Professional. To clear the auto instal and not get the download again. click
> on the install buble click on custom in stall. Deselect the net frame work.
> and then it should open up the tree then put a check in do not ask me about
> this update again. I will remove the install bubble from the systray and you
> will not be reminded of it again.
> Alchemist
>
> "GolfnVA" wrote:
>
> > I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> > error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> > Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> > bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> > and the error. Help please!!!!!

Does it actually fail to download or fail to install? If it fails to install,
then you need to install it manually. I had the same problem when Vista tried
installing the update. I'm guessing it's framework 1.1 service pack 1 that
fails to install? If so, then you need to go to
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Install (assuming your main hard-drive is C
to install it manually. Hope this helps.

"GolfnVA" wrote:

> I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> and the error. Help please!!!!!

Wow....worked for me! Solved the problem before I even heard back from
Microsoft. Thanks brittybabe69!

"brittybabe69" wrote:

> Does it actually fail to download or fail to install? If it fails to install,
> then you need to install it manually. I had the same problem when Vista tried
> installing the update. I'm guessing it's framework 1.1 service pack 1 that
> fails to install? If so, then you need to go to
> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Install (assuming your main hard-drive is C
> to install it manually. Hope this helps.
>
> "GolfnVA" wrote:
>
> > I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> > error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> > Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> > bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> > and the error. Help please!!!!!

Look in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\Install

This worked for me. Thanks brittybabe69.

"Bill" wrote:

> I also have the same problem when installing the MICROSOFT .NET
> FRAMEWORKS UPDATE 1.1. All fixes suggested by MS helps have failed.
> The error occurs on the install, not the download. I checked and do
> not have an Install folder under SoftwareDistribution. What should I
> do?
>
> Thanks, Bill
>
> On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:24:00 -0800, brittybabe69
> <> wrote:
>
> >Does it actually fail to download or fail to install? If it fails to install,
> >then you need to install it manually. I had the same problem when Vista tried
> >installing the update. I'm guessing it's framework 1.1 service pack 1 that
> >fails to install? If so, then you need to go to
> >C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Install (assuming your main hard-drive is C
> >to install it manually. Hope this helps.
> >
> >"GolfnVA" wrote:
> >
> >> I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> >> error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> >> Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> >> bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> >> and the error. Help please!!!!!
>

Britty, you are a babe. Thank you so much. I had to click on downloads, to
find the program I needed to install, after I went into SoftwareDistribution.
Some other dummy out there like me might need to know that. Thank you again.

"brittybabe69" wrote:

> Does it actually fail to download or fail to install? If it fails to install,
> then you need to install it manually. I had the same problem when Vista tried
> installing the update. I'm guessing it's framework 1.1 service pack 1 that
> fails to install? If so, then you need to go to
> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Install (assuming your main hard-drive is C
> to install it manually. Hope this helps.
>
> "GolfnVA" wrote:
>
> > I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> > error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> > Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> > bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> > and the error. Help please!!!!!

My actual path was, C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\Install, but the manual install worked for me.

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I can not down load manually as I followed the microsoft instructions and
have deleted the install folder in C:\windows\softwaredistribution\install
How can I get it back , many thanks

"Kevin same problem here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" wrote:

> Britty, you are a babe. Thank you so much. I had to click on downloads, to
> find the program I needed to install, after I went into SoftwareDistribution.
> Some other dummy out there like me might need to know that. Thank you again.
>
> "brittybabe69" wrote:
>
> > Does it actually fail to download or fail to install? If it fails to install,
> > then you need to install it manually. I had the same problem when Vista tried
> > installing the update. I'm guessing it's framework 1.1 service pack 1 that
> > fails to install? If so, then you need to go to
> > C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Install (assuming your main hard-drive is C
> > to install it manually. Hope this helps.
> >
> > "GolfnVA" wrote:
> >
> > > I get the cumulative security update but it fails to download. I always get
> > > error code 80070002. I follow instructions. No avail. I have called
> > > Microsoft, paid my $59 and they couldn't fix it. They said it was for a 64
> > > bit VISTA OS. They did refund my $59.00, and hid the update. I still get it
> > > and the error. Help please!!!!!

Well, first of all let me just say that I am not a computer professional. However, I have had the same problem with my 32-Bit Windows Vista Home Premium (making Microsoft's statement null and void) and I have solved it! Here are the step by step instructions:

1) Go to the Start Menu.
2) Click on Computer.
3) Open up the drive where windows is installed (usually your C drive).
4) Open the Windows Folder.
5) Scroll down a bit and locate the SoftwareDistribution folder (exactly like that).
6) Open the Download folder.
7) Open the Install folder.
8) There sould only be one file there. Right click on it and select "Run as Administrator".
9) After entering an Administrator password, run the installation, using the default values and clicking yes at the license.
10) After the installation is complete (shouldn't take more than a few minutes), restart your computer (as an added precaution, though not necessary).
11) After the computer restarts again, run Windows Update again. It should run as normal. All fixed!
I apologize for Microsoft's ineptitude.

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