Windows Update Error number: 0xC80003FA

My computer will not run Windows update.
I get Windows Update Error number: 0xC80003FA - cannot display requested page

IE also won't accept the sign on/password for AOL.

"UScubed" <> wrote in message news:...
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> I, too, just encountered WINDOWS UPDATE not downloading the updates.
> Windows Update generates a non-informational error message citing error
> code 0xC80003FA. When I search the Microsoft website for this code,
> there are not matches.


Then search Google Groups?

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...ec75684d7450b4

(Google Groups search for
(C80003FA OR 0xC80003FA) (MSFT OR MVP) group:microsoft.*
- first hit plus some repositioning within the thread
)


> Why Microsoft would produce an error code but
> not have any reference as to what it means or the type of problem
> windows is experiencing is very sloppy, or simply incompetent.
>
> If someone knows what this error code is referring to, please post.


Same sort of search, this time on the web:

http://docxp.mvps.org/WU5-ERR.htm

(MSN search for
(C80003FA OR 0xC80003FA) (MSFT OR MVP OR Microsoft)
)

<quote>
0xC80003FA -939523078 hrReadVerifyFailure

</quote>


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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0xc80003fA


0xc80003fA = hrReadVerifyFailure
Translation: May not be able to write to the Softwaredistribution folder.

1. Click Start,Run, Type Services.msc
Press OK
Locate the "Automatic Update" (Service) and STOP the service.

2. Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder which is located in the Windows folder or
WINNT folder

3. Restart the Automatic Update service
Click Start,Run, Type Services.msc
Press OK
Locate "Automatic Update" and START the service.

4. Under Internet Explorer, clear the Cache, by selecting Tools from the file menu,
then Internet Options. In "Temporary Internet Files" section, click "Delete Cookies",
now click "Delete Files", now click "Delete all offline content" click OK.
In the "History" section, click "Clear History", click "OK".

Reboot.

"UScubed" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> I, too, just encountered WINDOWS UPDATE not downloading the updates.
> Windows Update generates a non-informational error message citing error
> code 0xC80003FA. When I search the Microsoft website for this code,
> there are not matches. Why Microsoft would produce an error code but
> not have any reference as to what it means or the type of problem
> windows is experiencing is very sloppy, or simply incompetent.
>
> If someone knows what this error code is referring to, please post.
>
>
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