Can't run Windows Update

[shortmantuff]

I don't know if this suggestion was supposed to help, but it didn't.

 

[Jacee]

It looks like you have restrictions in 'Group Policies'. Were you able to download Windows updates in Vista?

 

[shortmantuff]

Yeah. I have never had a problem before. Now every time I click "Check updates" in windows update I get that error.

 

[shortmantuff]

I've even e-mailed Microsoft about it. They said they would get back to me within 24 hours. It's been 48. Gotta love the support!

 

[Jacee]

Try this ....

• Please download Dial-A-Fix from one of the following mirrors:
  • Primary Mirror
  • Secondary Mirror
• Extract the zip file to your desktop.
• Double click Dial-a-Fix.exe to start the program.
• Press the green double checkmark box (Looks like this:
  
  )
• UNcheck Empty Temp Folders, as well as Adjust Time/Date in the prep section. The prep section should then look like this:
  
  
  
  
  
• Click on go
• Exit/Close Dial-A-Fix

Next please go to windows update and install all critical updates
Microsoft Windows Update
Reboot, and see if that solves your update issues

 

[shortmantuff]

When I go to double click it, it says "Dial-a-fix is not ready for Vista (yet). There are many changes in Vista that prevent the normal operation of Dial-a-fix. Check the Dial-a-fix website after Windows Vista has been released in the retail market."

Why is it thinking I have Vista?

 

[sup3rsprt]

because that program was designed for Win XP. Windows 7 wasn't even around back then. Win 7 is just Vista refined.

 

[shortmantuff]

Makes sense. I thought it said it was compatible with Vista in its description, but I checked it over again and it isn't. Good catch.

Anymore ideas? I've e-mailed Microsoft...AGAIN since they haven't responded to my first e-mail.

 

[Jacee]

Another idea ....

Step 1. Open Notepad (or any text editor).
Step 2. Copy and paste the following command lines into the Notepad window (the /s switch runs the commands silently, freeing you from having to press Enter after each line):

regsvr32 /s wuapi.dll
regsvr32 /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32 /s wups2.dll
regsvr32 /s wups.dll
regsvr32 /s wuweb.dll

Step 3. Save the file to your desktop, as a .bat or .cmd extension.
Step 4. Double-click the icon of the .bat or .cmd file.
Step 5. A command window will open, run the commands, and then close.

Now see if you can update.

 

[Flavius]

Another idea ....

Step 1. Open Notepad (or any text editor).
Step 2. Copy and paste the following command lines into the Notepad window (the /s switch runs the commands silently, freeing you from having to press Enter after each line):

regsvr32 /s wuapi.dll
regsvr32 /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32 /s wups2.dll
regsvr32 /s wups.dll
regsvr32 /s wuweb.dll

Step 3. Save the file to your desktop, as a .bat or .cmd extension.
Step 4. Double-click the icon of the .bat or .cmd file.
Step 5. A command window will open, run the commands, and then close.

Now see if you can update.

In my opinion build-in Win 7 Troubleshooting>>System and Security>>Fix problem with WU do that as well.He tried Troubleshooting without success

 

[shortmantuff]

I've tried troubleshooting it before. It can't find any problems, even though this is a PRETTY big problem. Once again, it couldn't find any problems. Oh, Jacee, that didn't work. Also, as soon as I double clicked the .bat file, it ran by itself. Is it supposed to do that?

 

[shortmantuff]

It's FIXED! Microsoft made a post on how to fix it finally! Thanks for all your help guys and taking the time to try and fix this. I appreciate it!

 

[Flavius]

It's FIXED! Microsoft made a post on how to fix it finally! Thanks for all your help guys and taking the time to try and fix this. I appreciate it!

Can you post here this solution?It wouldbe helpful for others

 

[shortmantuff]

Yeah, no problem. This of course, can now be found under troubleshooting also.

Windows Update error 80240030

If you receive Windows Update error 80240030 while checking for updates, your proxy or firewall settings might be incorrect. This prevents Windows Update from connecting to the update server.
To correct proxy or firewall settings

1. Click to open Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
3. Click Connections, click LAN Settings, and then click the Advanced button. If the Advanced button isn't enabled, skip the next two steps.
4. Delete any entries in the Exceptions section, and then click OK.
5. Click OK to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, and then click OK again.
6. Close Internet Explorer.
7. Click the Start button
   
   .
8. In the search box, type command prompt.
9. In the list of results, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.
   
   If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
10. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one.
    netsh winhttp reset proxy
    net stop wuauserv
    net start wuauserv
11. Run Windows Update again.

If the these steps don't correct the problem, follow the steps in the next procedure.
To Automatically detect proxy settings in Internet Explorer

1. Click to open Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
   Click Connections, and then click LAN Settings.
3. Select the Automatically detect settings check box, click OK, and then click OK again.
4. Close Internet Explorer.
5. Run Windows Update again.

If the problem persists after you've followed the steps above, go to the Windows Update Support Center website to request support by e‑mail.

 

[shortmantuff]

I simply ran step 10 and that worked for me.
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[Flavius]

I simply ran step 10 and that worked for me.
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Thank you for posting solution

 

[shortmantuff]

No problems. Anyone that stubbles across this problem shouldn't even need to read this forum because all they have to do is click the troubleshooting button after the error. But always better to be safe than sorry.

 

[farnesy]

shortmantuff, I know this thread is a little old, but you helped solve this headache my dad's new comp has been giving me w/ this update problem.

Thank you