Can't install updates using windows update or standalone update

[maddog65]

I haven't been able to install any updates since jan 11 of this year. I have been on the road for a few weeks and I tried to figure out the problem once I got back.

When a update is being installed it will stall we will say at 95%. I have looked in the log files and this is what I find.
From the Application Log;

Faulting application name: TrustedInstaller.exe, version: 6.1.7601.17514, time stamp: 0x4ce7989b
Faulting module name: wcp.dll, version: 6.1.7601.17592, time stamp: 0x4da00342
Exception code: 0x80000003
Fault offset: 0x00000000001d448a
Faulting process id: 0x3ec
Faulting application start time: 0x01ccf8bae7fccb80
Faulting application path: C:\Windows\servicing\TrustedInstaller.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17592_none_672ce6c3de2cb17f\wcp.dll
Report Id: 3a7ff4f9-64ae-11e1-a405-002421577fd5

From the setup log;

Windows update "Update for Windows (KB2660075)" could not be installed because of error 2149842974 "" (Command line: ""C:\Windows\system32\wusa.exe"
"C:\Users\Les\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\KXQDWOEH\Windows6.1-KB2660075-x64.msu" ")

When I try to run sfc /now or verify only I get this error;

C:\Windows\system32>sfc /verifyonly
Beginning system scan.  This process will take some time.
Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 10% complete.
Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
C:\Windows\system32>

I am stumped so any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Les

 

[seavixen32]

Try running the System Updates Readiness Tool.

This is the link for the 64-bit version: Download: System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [February 2012] - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

This Microsoft article may help too: http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab0

 

[maddog65]

Ran the tool and said it was complete I rebooted the computer and tried one update and I got the same fault about trusted installer, I also forgot to post these other two info logs.

Fault bucket , type 0
Event Name: APPCRASH
Response: Not available
Cab Id: 0
Problem signature:
P1: TrustedInstaller.exe
P2: 6.1.7601.17514
P3: 4ce7989b
P4: wcp.dll
P5: 6.1.7601.17592
P6: 4da00342
P7: 80000003
P8: 00000000001d448a
P9: 
P10: 
Attached files:
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB61D.tmp.appcompat.txt
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB63D.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB63E.tmp.hdmp
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB6AC.tmp.mdmp
These files may be available here:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportQueue\AppCrash_TrustedInstaller_2242aca3b6e7b6d4fdfa66e5980229a9148b641_cab_114ab6d8
Analysis symbol: 
Rechecking for solution: 0
Report Id: f224220f-64c6-11e1-9a16-002421577fd5
Report Status: 4

and

Fault bucket 35790922, type 4
Event Name: APPCRASH
Response: Not available
Cab Id: 0
Problem signature:
P1: TrustedInstaller.exe
P2: 6.1.7601.17514
P3: 4ce7989b
P4: wcp.dll
P5: 6.1.7601.17592
P6: 4da00342
P7: 80000003
P8: 00000000001d448a
P9: 
P10: 
Attached files:
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB61D.tmp.appcompat.txt
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB63D.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB63E.tmp.hdmp
C:\Windows\Temp\WERB6AC.tmp.mdmp
These files may be available here:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_TrustedInstaller_2242aca3b6e7b6d4fdfa66e5980229a9148b641_0c8eed78
Analysis symbol: 
Rechecking for solution: 0
Report Id: f224220f-64c6-11e1-9a16-002421577fd5
Report Status: 0

 

[JMH]

See if these steps are of help.

> Delete Temp Files from App Data via...
Start > Run > % temp% > Ok > Organize > Select all > Organize > Delete.
Note some files may NOT be able to be deleted but will ask you to SKIP them.
QED.

> Scan with Malwarebytes
Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.
Update it immediately.
Do a full system scan
Let us know the results at the end.

Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!

> Reset Windows Update Components.
How do I reset Windows Update components?

>Try SFC again. {Option 2}
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

> Try SURT again.
Please run the update readiness tool.

Ensure you install the correct 64 or 32 bit option for your system)
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (64bit)
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (32bit)

> Try your updates again.

 

[maddog65]

See if these steps are of help.

> Delete Temp Files from App Data via...
Start > Run > % temp% > Ok > Organize > Select all > Organize > Delete.
Note some files may NOT be able to be deleted but will ask you to SKIP them.
QED.

> Scan with Malwarebytes
Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.
Update it immediately.
Do a full system scan
Let us know the results at the end.

Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!

> Reset Windows Update Components.
How do I reset Windows Update components?

>Try SFC again. {Option 2}
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

> Try SURT again.
Please run the update readiness tool.

Ensure you install the correct 64 or 32 bit option for your system)
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (64bit)
Download the System Update Readiness Tool (32bit)

> Try your updates again.

Deleted the files in step 1
Ran Malwarebyte ( I own the full version) No malicious activity detected
Reset the Windows update components
Ran SFC with the same error as above
Ran the SURT (results successful)
Ran my update (same results as before, Trusted Installer crash)

 

[JMH]

Time for the "real experts" Microsoft to be called in...
Have used them myself.
Found them to be polite & efficient.
Problem was solved too.
See link below.

Good luck!

Select your region

 

[maddog65]

Thanks for the help. I have now posted the same info on their forums so hopefully someone can help.

 

[JMH]

Thinking ahead...

Have you a Back Up prior to your current problem that you could use?

Just in case you need to do a Clean Install refer the link below...
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[maddog65]

@JMH,
No backup. I know I am pretty much SOL now. I made the jump to WIN7 right after xmas. then my RAM started dying in January which is when this problem started I think. Was just hoping that there would be a quick fix out there that would work.

 

[JMH]

Unfortunately it doesn't appear so.
Sometimes it's quicker {& better} to save time /avoid frustration & start afresh.

 

[maddog65]

Was looking thru my event log and I noticed this.
Faulting application name: TrustedInstaller.exe, version: 6.1.7601.17514, time stamp: 0x4ce7989b
Faulting module name: wcp.dll, version: 6.1.7601.17592, time stamp: 0x4da00342

I went looking in winsxs folder and I found 2 different folders these file versions are in

amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_678566b7ddea04a5
and
amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17592_none_672ce6c3de2cb17f

the first one was created 12/30/2011 and the other was created 12/27/2011
it looks like a registry problem now, and the trusted installer is being pointed to the wrong folder.
since sfc doesn't seem to work is there another way to correct this entry?

 

[NoelDP]

I wouldn't worry too much about teh versioning - they are normal
You seem to have a variety of problems, stemming from failing RAM at some point - this means that anything written to the HD during that period is questionable. Your best option, and quickest recovery is almost certain to be a clean install, even if it is painful.

 

[maddog65]

Yeah that is what I figured. Going to be a painful weekend.

 

[NoelDP]

Think yourself lucky - I have to create 6 new VM's and update them (but at least I can do the updating in the pub )
Good luck with the reinstall.