Solved How do I correct the Windows update error 800B0100 & 80073712?

[NoelDP]

The CheckSUR is now clear.

Try installing the updates from the standalone files - this often works with this error code...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45756
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=46177

 

[vid4763]

The CheckSUR is now clear.

Try installing the updates from the standalone files - this often works with this error code...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45756
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=46177

Well.......

I tried a few things....

-the Standalone Installer searched and searched for updates. Maybe 15 minutes. So, I aborted.

-I reviewed the 2 links above and the 1st is for Win 8.1 OS, so I skipped anything else with that for now. (screenshot 4)

-Then had epiphany to disable MSE (remembering what Avast did). So, I then tried Standalone on each file from 2nd link above, with somewhat positive results (see screenshots).

-file 1/2 reported it was already installed on computer. (screenshot 2)
-file 2/2 reported it was not applicable to this computer. (screenshot 1)

-I then had another epiphany, why not just hide the damn updates! So, I went back to WU, prepared to hide the 2 stubborn updates, then stopped myself and thought WWND(what would Noel do)? I figured I should ask you 1st. So, I prepared this reply post with my screenshots. (as I write this I flipped back to the WU open window and.....see screenshot 3! I swear I didn't actually hide them. They just removed themselves from pending updates. I even checked the restore hidden updates. not there. (Ghost in the machine) I checked for WU's 2x and no new updates. Will try again after this post and reboot and check for updates and post back.

I think we got it! FINALLY!!!!!

One other thing.....see screenshot 5. Anything look abnormal?

 

[NoelDP]

Wow!
That's the second time that stuff just seems to have fixed itself in the past few weeks!
Keep an eye out in case these updates make a re-appearance.

The Features list looks fine to me - or at least it's the same as mine.

Good luck!

 

[vid4763]

I JUMPED THE GUN!

The 2 updates apparently WE'RE hidden

after reboot, checked for updates, they came back, failed to install.

What about just hiding them permanently based on Standalone results?
Will they keep returning?

 

[NoelDP]

I think since 3032359 says it's installed it can be hidden safely enough.

Try the 'proper' download for the other one - from here...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45761

 

[vid4763]

Disabled MSE. Ran it. Says the update is not applicable to this computer

 

[NoelDP]

Very odd :s

Here's an article that should help with at least one of your problems...
Windows Update error 8024000B - Windows Help

 

[vid4763]

Very odd :s

Here's an article that should help with at least one of your problems...
Windows Update error 8024000B - Windows Help

THAT DID IT!!

THANKS NOEL!!

Whenever I get back over to UK (definitely someday) I'll drop you a note that I'll leave a shot glass upside down good for a Pint at
No Sign Bar

56 Wind Street
Swansea

THANKS AGAIN!!!!

 

[Layback Bear]

Great job vid4763 and Noel.
Sure did take a lot of work. Never gave up and things worked again.

 

[NoelDP]

Great! You're welcome.
- Swansea unfortunately is at the other end of Wales, about 200 miles away

This is my local... The Royal Oak, Greenfield - Homepage

 

[vid4763]

@NoelDP

I'll add the Royal Oak to my Favorites and make sure I remember!

Thanks again!!


@Layback Bear

Thank you too!