windows cannot update

Error-code 80240016

windows update is currently installing other updates. please try again in a
few minutes

always same error

1. Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows
Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80240016":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957307

2. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
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Nalla wrote:
> Error-code 80240016
>
> windows update is currently installing other updates. please try again in
> a
> few minutes
>
> always same error

So how do we detect the deceptive software??

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 1. Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows
> Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80240016":
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957307
>
> 2. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Nalla wrote:
> > Error-code 80240016
> >
> > windows update is currently installing other updates. please try again in
> > a
> > few minutes
> >
> > always same error
>
>

You are more than welcome to begin a new thread about your issues.

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
conjuction 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.
--
~PA Bear

mfl wrote:
> So how do we detect the deceptive software??
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> 1. Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows
>> Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80240016":
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957307
>>
>> 2. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Nalla wrote:
>>> Error-code 80240016
>>>
>>> windows update is currently installing other updates. please try again
>>> in
>>> a
>>> few minutes
>>>
>>> always same error

"Nalla" wrote:

> Error-code 80240016
>
> windows update is currently installing other updates. please try again in a
> few minutes
>
> always same error

Nalla wrote:
> Error-code 80240016
>
> windows update is currently installing other updates. please try
> again in a few minutes
>
> always same error

tsrbala wrote:
>

Agreed, tsrbala. Agreed.

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