Scotty B wrote:
:: I've looked everso hard for a fix to solve the above problem which
:: means the update will not install. Anyone have an answer? Is it even
:: necessary. I am on Vista Home premium with a dell inspiron 1520.
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:: mmmm......
:: Doughnuts
8007000D - Error_invalid_data. Corruption in the SoftwareDistribution
folder. Please rename %windir%/Softwaredistribution folder.
How to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in Vista -
1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged 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 click Stop.
2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
Locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
3. Start the Windows Update service
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 click Start.
This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Not
important.
or
Description of the CheckSUR update for Windows Vista and for Windows Vista
for x64-based systems
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
0x8007000D ERROR_INVALID_DATA
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