Security Updates not installing.

[gordon99]

Since 11th February I have found that a number of Windows Security Updates, probably about 8, are failing to install even though I have tried to install them on different days since that date. In particular there are 4 important updates that show up for installation each time I log on. The 4 are: KB3023562; KB3004375; KB3031432; KB2952664. Error codes that appear are 80070490 and 80073701. I would be grateful if someone could come up with a solution, or advice, on how to solve the problem.

 

[Layback Bear]

Our experts which I'm not one of will need this done first.

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...4840-windows-update-posting-instructions.html

 

[gordon99]

I have done as you suggested Layback Bear and also carried out further checks as advised at the following website "http://superuser.com/questions/471883/windows-update-stuck-fix-it-is-stuck-so-is-kb947821-what-should-i-do" If anyone else is inclined to do the same be warned that I did have to let the Hotfix KB 947821 run overnight as it seems to be doing nothing if you watch it. Anyway, it installed itself and the important updates which was some success. However I now find I have a Recommended Update KB2952664 which will not install and is throwing up Error Code 80073701. On further investigation I found that this update was installed on my computer some time ago and the present one must be an update to an update. I tried to remove the old version, as suggested elsewhere, but got a message that some files would not remove so stuck. I believe the update is to make your computer ready for Windows 8 or 10 so I am not too bothered. It is just very time consuming and annoying having to research and execute fairly complicated procedures to keep Windows 7 up to date. I would also comment that the Microsoft System Update Readiness Tool website is an unholy mess, at least that is my opinion.

 

[Layback Bear]

I do not see the logs posted as per these instructions.


Windows Update Posting Instructions

 

[gordon99]

Further to my recent message perhaps I should firstly say that I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with an AMD processor.
The update that keeps failing to install is KB2952664 and error code 80073701 refers.
I have attached (I hope) the CBS zip file and would be grateful if you can advise me what I need to do to get the update to install. CBS - Shortcut.zip

 

[DaBlacky]

Hello Gordon

In the zip-file is only a shortcut included, not the logs. The specialists here need the logs (and cab-files if there are any). The best thing to do is to copy the whole folder to your desktop (perhaps with the right-mouse button and then choose "copy here" when releasing) and make the zip after that.

Greetings

 

[gordon99]

404-File or directory not found. This is beginning to be one big pain. Am beginning to wish I hadn't bothered. Will try again later.

 

[NoelDP]

Delete the older CBSPersist files and try again

 

[gordon99]

My thanks to Layback Bear, DaBlacky and NoelDB for taking the trouble to respond to my rants. I am attempted once again to upload some of the files in the Log folder. The Persist files seem to be compressed already and won't, from what I could see, compress further to get below 8mb. However, I have attached a recent one which is smaller than the 8mb limit in the hope that this contains the necessary information. I have put three other files into one folder. Any help with this ongoing problem would be appreciated.View attachment 350944

View attachment 350946

View attachment checkSUR etc..zip

 

[NoelDP]

Ouch!
Here's the summary from the CheckSUR.log file...

Summary:
Seconds executed: 9990
Found 576 errors
Fixed 467 errors
CBS MUM Missing Total count: 575
Fixed: CBS MUM Missing. Total count: 466
CBS Catalog Missing Total count: 1
Fixed: CBS Catalog Missing. Total count: 1
Fixed: CBS Paired File. Total count: 467

You had fairly massive corruption present - some of it in a patch originally released in 2010, before Service Pack 1 was released!
I'm not sure whether attempting to fix this manually is the best option for you - it may be that the corruption is more widespread than it appears, and that your better option would be a repair install.
Unfortunately, the SFC data is in neither of the posted logs.
The background CBS data shows little apart from the expected errors from the corruption found by CheckSUR, so it's a toss-up as far as I'm concerned.

 

[gordon99]

Unfortunately the notebook came with Windows 7 installed by the manufacturer (HP). All I have is the recovery disks I had to burn when the notebook was new. I understand that doing a recovery install means selecting 'Upgrade' and I do not know if the recovery disks have this option.
What if I just ignore the offending update and carry on without it? Or is there any other straightforward alternative to rid the notebook of corrupt files so that the update will install? You will know from my earlier messages that I can make no claim to being very computer savvy.

 

[gordon99]

I have just run scf /scannow which reported "Windows did not find any Integrity violations". Hope this helps.

 

[NoelDP]

There are at least 4 updates directly affected by the errors present - and unless corrected, they are likely to prevent any further updates being installed, as well.
Since Windows 7 is now in Extended support, only security updates are being released - so it's important to get these installed!

I'll work on a fix protocol for you, since the recovery media can't be used for a repair install, and MS have blocked the open access to legitimate downloads that was available until recently which could be used instead.

 

[gordon99]

Thank you. Look forward to it.

 

[NoelDP]

Hmmm - looking at the detail of the files required, it's apparent that the damage may be more widespread than I thought.
The good news is that the problem may actually lie in the registry rather than the files - please post your COMPONENTS hive...

I need to have a look at your COMPONENTS registry hive

Please copy the C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS file (no extension) to your desktop and then compress it - upload the compressed file to your favoured fileshare site (preferably Dropbox or OneDrive) and post a link.

 

[gordon99]

Hello NoelDP,

I show below the OneDrive link to 'components'. Please do not be surprised if I have fouled up as I have not created a shared link before. Also, I found a COMPONENTS file that was only 1kb whereas the 'components' file, which I hope I have shared, is 57 mb when uncompressed, so have assumed this is the one you would like to view.There are also a couple of 'components log' files that I have not included. If I have not done the linking correctly, or I have sent the wrong files, please do not hesitate to tell me. I will be only too happy to correct my errors.
components.zip (file://GORDON-HP/Users/Gordon/SkyDrive/components.zip)