Did you install Vista SP1 manually or via Windows Update?
Try the following, logged-in as Administrator:
1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)
2. Delete the contents of the Download folder:
Start | Run | (type in) %windir%\SoftwareDistribution | [OK]
Open the Download folder and delete its contents
Close the window.
[NB: You may need to delete C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution <=this entire
folder manually.]
3. Start the Automatic Updates service:
Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)
4. Read & heed:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822158
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Charlie Russell wrote:
> I am unable to run Windows Update due to a constant error code. I have
> tried many fixes on the internet from clearing my cache in IE and turning
> off WU then turning it back on to no avail. Anyone have any suggestions
> of
> where to look next?
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