Error 800B0100 when trying to install update KB2677070

You MUST use Internet Explorer 32-bit for all validation-related access at present - either MS has changed the rules without telling anyone, or the changes introduced for the Win8 lainch have broken the ActiveX access for all other browsers, and they have other worries.
The GenuineCheck only works on XP.

NoelDP said:

You MUST use Internet Explorer 32-bit for all validation-related access at present - either MS has changed the rules without telling anyone, or the changes introduced for the Win8 lainch have broken the ActiveX access for all other browsers, and they have other worries.
The GenuineCheck only works on XP.

Thanks for this Noel :) The GenuineCheck issue has been bugging me for ages.

Great! - you're welcome.

Good luck.

Thanks for letting us know :) It's nice to know we've done something right!

AT LAST someonehas isolated the cause/solution for the recent blitz of
Validation failures involving genuineCheck
here's the original post...
Unable to install update - Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB2647753, KB2732487, KB2729094, KB2732500)
and here's the paraphrased advice as stickies in tech three main WGA
forums
Microsoft Validation Issues when downloading - GenuineCheck errors
Microsoft Validation Issues when downloading - GenuineCheck errors
Microsoft Validation Issues when downloading - GenuineCheck errors