Vista Update Problem, Error 0x80246008

Hello. I've been unable to update my Windows Vista home Premium for a
while, and I get the error code 0x80246008.
I've tried to rectify the problem, but I cannot find the BITS file in
the Services area, so cannot see if it needs turning on or not.
I've deleted the qmgr*.dat files, as I read elsewhere on the forums,
and I've tried executing the following bat file:

set BitsRegKey=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\BITS
reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileFlags /t REG_DWORD /d 0xfbcf /f
reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileSize /t REG_DWORD /d 0x100 /f
reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileMinMemory /t REG_DWORD /d 0x30 /f
net stop bits
net start bits

I still have had no luck with Windows Update. Can anyone help me?


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craigdc
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Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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craigdc wrote:
> Hello. I've been unable to update my Windows Vista home Premium for a
> while, and I get the error code 0x80246008.
> I've tried to rectify the problem, but I cannot find the BITS file in
> the Services area, so cannot see if it needs turning on or not.
> I've deleted the qmgr*.dat files, as I read elsewhere on the forums,
> and I've tried executing the following bat file:
>
> set BitsRegKey=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\BITS
> reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileFlags /t REG_DWORD /d 0xfbcf /f
> reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileSize /t REG_DWORD /d 0x100 /f
> reg add %BitsRegKey% /v LogFileMinMemory /t REG_DWORD /d 0x30 /f
> net stop bits
> net start bits
>
> I still have had no luck with Windows Update. Can anyone help me?