Vista SP1 install error 80004005

Hi all. I tried to install SP1 twice to no avail as windows update keeps
posting it for automatic update. It gets all the way through the process to
100% and then reverts back to original config. I went through the
recommendations that trouble shooting suggested (diskscan/mem diagnostic/etc)
and still no luck. Any suggestions? Anyone else having this problem?
Dan

dgnesmith wrote:

> Hi all. I tried to install SP1 twice to no avail as windows update keeps
> posting it for automatic update. It gets all the way through the process to
> 100% and then reverts back to original config. I went through the
> recommendations that trouble shooting suggested (diskscan/mem diagnostic/etc)
> and still no luck. Any suggestions? Anyone else having this problem?
> Dan

Dan,

MS is offering no-charge support for SP1 issues until March 18, 2009,
regardless of whether Vista is an OEM or RTM [retail] installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=500921


2 *possible* causes of the 80004005 error message are:

a) Antivirus holding a file handle open on the bootloader, thus it can't
be replaced. This may be due to the antivirus programs trying to
prevent a boot loader virus, but they also may be preventing a valid
update by Windows itself. Temporarily disabling or uninstalling your
antivirus program may be necessary. Be sure to re-enable your antivirus
program after installing the update or the Service Pack.
b) Dual/Multiboot OS versions where the Windows Vista bootloader is not
the default bootloader. The other programs may be preventing Windows
from updating the core MBR or bootloader code. You will need to enable
this in your boot management code.


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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