Windows Update Error 80073712

Hello,

I am running Windows vista Ultimate edition, and I am encountering error
code 80073712 when trying to run windows update. Two updates are failing to
install -
KB943302 and KB943302.

I would be most grateful for any assistance.

Thank you, Barnaby Legg

Your windows update is corrupt...

To fix it, run the following CMD (as Admin):
reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty

also navigate to C:\Windows\winsxs, and delete a file called
"Pending.xml" [its on every vista install if you can see it or not]

you will need to enable "show all files" and untick "protected
operating system files" from "folder options" in control panel


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dmex

Stuck at the first step.... went into CMD.exe, and entered
reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty

got the message ERROR: Access is denied.

I am the only user on this computer, and my account is set to admin... i
also checked the shortcut to CMD.exe and ticked the box "run as
administrator".

Any other ideas?

Many thanks,

Barney
"dmex" wrote:

>
> Your windows update is corrupt...
>
> To fix it, run the following CMD (as Admin):
> reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty
>
> also navigate to C:\Windows\winsxs, and delete a file called
> "Pending.xml" [its on every vista install if you can see it or not]
>
> you will need to enable "show all files" and untick "protected
> operating system files" from "folder options" in control panel
>
>
> --
> dmex
>

cmd is hardcoded to ignore that tickbox for administrator you must
launch it from the startmenu by searching for cmd then right clicking
and clicking " run as administrator" or it will not have administrator
access...


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dmex

cool... done that, now it says:

ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

"dmex" wrote:

>
> cmd is hardcoded to ignore that tickbox for administrator you must
> launch it from the startmenu by searching for cmd then right clicking
> and clicking " run as administrator" or it will not have administrator
> access...
>
>
> --
> dmex
>

OMG im 13 and i found out why this error happens,

its either you have not set your time correctly, region, country,date,

second scan your windows from malware viruses and trojans,worms,
anything of that sort, i suggest mcafee.
last but not least try this
credits to : dmex
To fix it, run the following CMD (as Admin):
reg delete HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreDirty
finally reboot, and vwala! it worked for me it has to work for you, and
no problem have fun! :geek:


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pingoro