windows vista home premeum 64bit sp2 wont install error 800073

for some starnge reason the update downloaded fine but when it come to
instaling sp2 i ge an error messageand the update will not install
WindowsUpdate_800736B2 thats the error code can any 1 help??

Hello Phillip,

800736B2 ERROR_SXS_INVALID_ACTCTXDATA_FORMAT
The application binding data format is invalid.
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You could try running the System Update Readiness Tool to see if that
resolves the error:
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821>

If no joy, suggest running the System File Checker:
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212>

Other then that, MS offers no charge support for installation and
compatibility issues associated with Security updates:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=582034 &
select appropriate category (i.e., Download issue; Installation issue;
Issues after you install a service pack).

You'll find additional support for Vista SP2 issues in
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup and in these forums:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...stawu/threads/

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...nstall/threads

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stasp/threads/
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Please let us know what fixes the problem or if the p�oblem remains



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"phillip obrien" wrote:

> for some starnge reason the update downloaded fine but when it come to
> instaling sp2 i ge an error messageand the update will not install
> WindowsUpdate_800736B2 thats the error code can any 1 help??

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=582034 &
select appropriate category (i.e., Download issue; Installation issue;
Issues after you install a service pack).

You'll find additional support for Vista SP2 issues in
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup and in these forums:

• http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...stawu/threads/

• http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...nstall/threads

• http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stasp/threads/
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
www.banthecheck.com


phillip obrien wrote:
> for some starnge reason the update downloaded fine but when it come to
> instaling sp2 i ge an error messageand the update will not install
> WindowsUpdate_800736B2 thats the error code can any 1 help??