Windows Update Failure 0xc8000643

Hi, I am a MCP.
Have a install of Vista that won't take WU it spits back this error.
0xc8000643 There is no data on this error on technet.

Tried to install SP1, and the same error happens. Unistalled SP1
Thought perhaps the problem lies in doing updates in the proper order.

Went to un-install updates and I noticed 3 updates I can't seem to get rid of.
All Dated 2/29/2008 (KB8938371)(KB935509)(KB937287), yet on "installed
updates" it shows none of these.
Again on update history there is no mention of these 3 in fact it shows no
updates have been installed since 11/15/2007

Clearly the history, and what is installed is in conflict.

Is there a RESET that can be applied to WU to force it to RE-DO all the
updates even if they are installed?

or

What is the process I can fix this, (without having to do a vista repair)

Thanks

MikeyNess wrote:
> Hi, I am a MCP.

Good for you! Your mother must be so proud.

> Have a install of Vista that won't take WU it spits back this error.
> 0xc8000643 There is no data on this error on technet.
<snip>

Nope, there isn't, which is why we've told everyone else with this error
to...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net

She is....

Course Like you, she does not have the answer to the problem I'm having.
(Just was setting the tone, I'm a MS OEM System Builder/MCP

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> MikeyNess wrote:
> > Hi, I am a MCP.
>
> Good for you! Your mother must be so proud.
>
> > Have a install of Vista that won't take WU it spits back this error.
> > 0xc8000643 There is no data on this error on technet.
> <snip>
>
> Nope, there isn't, which is why we've told everyone else with this error
> to...
>
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>
>

"MikeyNess" <> wrote in message
news:298C898A-051A-4BA1-90D6-...
> Hi, I am a MCP.
> Have a install of Vista that won't take WU it spits back this error.
> 0xc8000643 There is no data on this error on technet.


So why not search on this newsgroup for related discussions? ; ]
Here are some more keywords to aid your search...

<cmd_output>
F:\>set /a c = 0x643
1603
F:\>net helpmsg %c%

Fatal error during installation.
</cmd_output>


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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