Windows Update Errorr 80245003

I think if you stop the Windows Update service, it should allow those files
to be moved. Make sure you stop the service first, then try to move them.

"Berto" wrote:

> Because some files in the Windows SoftwareDistribution folder refuse being
> moved to the Windows SoftwareDistrubution.old folder (they are in use and
> can't be moved), I renamed the Windows SoftwareDistribution folder to
> SoftwareDistribution.old and made a new SoftwareDistribution folder.
> That worked.
>
> "Jeppe" wrote:
>
> > Jeffery P. Silverstone wrote:
> > > I had the problem. I solved it by stopping the "Windows update" service,
> > > creating a new directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old", moving
> > > the contents of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" into that folder (cut
> > > & paste), and then trying "Windows update" again.
> > >
> > > Running WU restarted the service and it rebuilt the directory,
> > > uncorrupted. The outermost directory seems to be protected, which is why
> > > I left it alone and moved the contents inside.
> > >
> > > -- Jeffrey
> > >
> >
> > Thank you. That worked for me too.
> >

Microsoft provides free help with Windows update problems. They have a 24
hour turn-around
via Email. I've used them twice and the solutions are right on!

"Jon" <> wrote in message
news:B19D4BBB-44CD-4D7F-AF3E-...
>
>
> "Jeffery P. Silverstone" wrote:
>
>> I had the problem. I solved it by stopping the "Windows update" service,
>> creating a new directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old", moving
>> the
>> contents of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" into that folder (cut &
>> paste), and then trying "Windows update" again.
>>
>> Running WU restarted the service and it rebuilt the directory,
>> uncorrupted.
>> The outermost directory seems to be protected, which is why I left it
>> alone
>> and moved the contents inside.
>>
>> -- Jeffrey
>
> I also found this to work for me.

Hey There,
Before rename the file,after turning off the updates, you have to reboot
your system. After rebootyu ll able to rename it.

But i wonder if we could delete the OLD file?
Thank you!

"Warrensm" wrote:

> i get the same error with windows updates however i cannot rename the folder
> as it reports i dont have the rights although the account is a member of the
> admin group and i have also tried whilst logged on under the admin account
> and this too reports insuffcient permissions
>
> "Jeppe" wrote:
>
> > Jeffery P. Silverstone wrote:
> > > I had the problem. I solved it by stopping the "Windows update" service,
> > > creating a new directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old", moving
> > > the contents of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" into that folder (cut
> > > & paste), and then trying "Windows update" again.
> > >
> > > Running WU restarted the service and it rebuilt the directory,
> > > uncorrupted. The outermost directory seems to be protected, which is why
> > > I left it alone and moved the contents inside.
> > >
> > > -- Jeffrey
> > >
> >
> > Thank you. That worked for me too.
> >

Very useful information, worked perfectly for me. Be sure to stop windows
updates before attempting to move the contents or it won't work. Thank you!

"Jeffery P. Silverstone" wrote:

> I had the problem. I solved it by stopping the "Windows update" service,
> creating a new directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old", moving the
> contents of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" into that folder (cut &
> paste), and then trying "Windows update" again.
>
> Running WU restarted the service and it rebuilt the directory, uncorrupted.
> The outermost directory seems to be protected, which is why I left it alone
> and moved the contents inside.
>
> -- Jeffrey
>
> "Chad Harris" <Vista RTM is really Beta 1.net> wrote in message
> news:eO$...
> > Patrick--
> >
> > Try switching to MSFT Update which is the newer version that MFST
> > camouflages that released 15 months ago and among its features is a faster
> > install versus the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer System)
> > refrenced/explained in this MSKB. This solves a lot of glitches,
> > problems,
> > errors with Windows Update.
> >
> > Microsoft doesn't promote or announce this on their site and it's
> > unfortunate.
> >
> > Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk directly with the IE Team and ask
> > them why. The ridiculous and smug answer (characteristic of these type
> > chats unfortunately all to often) was " for lots of reasons." I think
> > that
> > says it all as to their imperious, elite, effete regard for MSFT customers
> > or more accurately in my case, people who help out MSFT cutomers
> > consistently with their products because their phone support is so
> > pathetic.
> > They contract to Convergys of Ohio for this and it's hard to understand
> > those particular employees' (not Indians in general) thick accents and in
> > my
> > opinion they know little about Windows and Office. Part of that is because
> > they are minimum waged butts in seats outsourced to India and MSFT is
> > concerned as to public customer support as to how cheap it is, not whether
> > it has any quality control whatsoever. Try it and see people. Give them
> > a
> > test question and watch what happens.
> >
> > For example, tell them you can't find an andministrative account and watch
> > them tell you to format the box.
> >
> > This is one topic you won't see anyone with MSFT by their name address
> > because they are afraid to.
> >
> > Come on softies--let's here you weigh in!
> >
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842309
> >
> > Download Microsoft Update
> > http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us
> >
> >
> > How to enable and to disable Microsoft Update
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;901037
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > CH
> >
> > "AZ5alive" <> wrote in message
> > news:C50F5A0C-6B9B-4174-9E46-...
> >> How can I fix Windows update that will not connect? Windows could not
> >> search for updates, Error code 80245003. Auto update is on and set to
> >> default setting. Running RC2 5744
> >
> >
>

Wow. Answering to a 2 yr old post about the Vista Beta. I am sure everyone is
interested

--
Peter

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"AyeshaStarr" <> wrote in message
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> Very useful information, worked perfectly for me. Be sure to stop windows
> updates before attempting to move the contents or it won't work. Thank you!
>
> "Jeffery P. Silverstone" wrote:
>
>> I had the problem. I solved it by stopping the "Windows update" service,
>> creating a new directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old", moving the
>> contents of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" into that folder (cut &
>> paste), and then trying "Windows update" again.
>>
>> Running WU restarted the service and it rebuilt the directory, uncorrupted.
>> The outermost directory seems to be protected, which is why I left it alone
>> and moved the contents inside.
>>
>> -- Jeffrey
>>
>> "Chad Harris" <Vista RTM is really Beta 1.net> wrote in message
>> news:eO$...
>> > Patrick--
>> >
>> > Try switching to MSFT Update which is the newer version that MFST
>> > camouflages that released 15 months ago and among its features is a faster
>> > install versus the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer System)
>> > refrenced/explained in this MSKB. This solves a lot of glitches,
>> > problems,
>> > errors with Windows Update.
>> >
>> > Microsoft doesn't promote or announce this on their site and it's
>> > unfortunate.
>> >
>> > Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk directly with the IE Team and ask
>> > them why. The ridiculous and smug answer (characteristic of these type
>> > chats unfortunately all to often) was " for lots of reasons." I think
>> > that
>> > says it all as to their imperious, elite, effete regard for MSFT customers
>> > or more accurately in my case, people who help out MSFT cutomers
>> > consistently with their products because their phone support is so
>> > pathetic.
>> > They contract to Convergys of Ohio for this and it's hard to understand
>> > those particular employees' (not Indians in general) thick accents and in
>> > my
>> > opinion they know little about Windows and Office. Part of that is because
>> > they are minimum waged butts in seats outsourced to India and MSFT is
>> > concerned as to public customer support as to how cheap it is, not whether
>> > it has any quality control whatsoever. Try it and see people. Give them
>> > a
>> > test question and watch what happens.
>> >
>> > For example, tell them you can't find an andministrative account and watch
>> > them tell you to format the box.
>> >
>> > This is one topic you won't see anyone with MSFT by their name address
>> > because they are afraid to.
>> >
>> > Come on softies--let's here you weigh in!
>> >
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842309
>> >
>> > Download Microsoft Update
>> > http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us
>> >
>> >
>> > How to enable and to disable Microsoft Update
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;901037
>> >
>> > Best,
>> >
>> > CH
>> >
>> > "AZ5alive" <> wrote in message
>> > news:C50F5A0C-6B9B-4174-9E46-...
>> >> How can I fix Windows update that will not connect? Windows could not
>> >> search for updates, Error code 80245003. Auto update is on and set to
>> >> default setting. Running RC2 5744
>> >
>> >
>>