Windows 7: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Error code: 0x8004cc05

I tried to use Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper, but got a message that it couldn't be loades. Error code: 0x8004cc05

I looked and I didn't have a floppy drive to disable in Windows XP or BIOS any sugestion to get it to work.
Thanks
Fast

This is from Corrines site:

Looks familiar, seth500. (Source)

Hi Corinne,

I add the 32bit MSSS ISO to my YUMI multiboot USB (Transend 8GB), and then tried scanning a Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x86 installation my oldish test PC.

The scanner boots up fine, but during that bar that moves left to right across the centre of the grey screen, it stops with the Error Code 0x8004cc05 message. Using Brink's tutorial, I followed the tip section through to Security Garden, and noted the advice about AMD processors and floppy drive.

This oldish PC has an Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 2.4Ghz and there is physically no floppy drive installed. I went into the BIOS to double check, and sure enough it shows the floppy drive as Disabled.

Can you suggest another possible cause for this error?

The full PC specs can be found here : Sometimes you can teach a dog new tricks....

Regards,
Golden

Hi, Golden.

My first thought was that it does not have sufficient RAM. However, I see that the PC makes the "at least 1 GB RAM" requirement.

A solution I saw that was successful on some old Dell's was to boot without the network cable. After the Standalone System Scanner launches, reconnect the network cable and download the current definitions.

See if this works for you Golden...
source--> Standalone System Sweeper cannot be started. Error 0x8004cc05 Dell - Microsoft Answers

Someone posted the following comment on my Standalone System Sweeper tutorial:

Fast,
Welcome to SevenForums.

Before I make a recommendation, I need you to fill out your System Specs.

Please read and follow precisely:
Update your SevenForums System Specs
User CP (3rd item in the top menu bar) |
Your Profile | Edit System Spec (left-hand column)

To gather info, use SIW or Speccy or System Info

Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example,
Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

Provide full windows version info, for example:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button.

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As a general program, I find Speccy excellent.

For an unbelievably thorough report of your system, then SIW is my choice.

Hi Corinne,

Sorry for the late reply. I tried two varaints of your suggestion as follows:

1. Unplug network cable, boot from ISO, run MSSS
2. Boot from ISO, unplug network cable, run MSSS

Both still result in the same error code being returned.

The only thing I can think of is that this is version of Windows 7 Home Premium x86 is still a trial (ie. I haven't activated it yet as this PC is just a testing PC for me at this stage). Its still well within the 30 day activation period. Could that make a difference?

Regards,
Golden

I don't know if it not being activated yet would make a difference. Try this sequence:

1. Unplug network cable, boot from USB
2. Plug in network cable, update Definitions
3. Run Microsoft Standalone Security Scanner