Windows Update and Windows Features dont work.

[Sulphur]

hi all

First I know this has been asked a many times but no solutions seems to work for me. I have a bunch of stuff going wrong and all seems to related to each other.

I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
That is how the problem progressed:

1. I was trying to enable Telnet service and found out that 'Turn Windows Features on/off' in Control panel > Programs and Features is a blank list.

I checked on internet and i found out that it means my windows update wont be working as well so i check it:

2. Windows update gives the error 80070002 and it does not check for updates.

3. Again check net and it said to run sfc/scannow in command prompt (as administrator). I did it. and it gives error 'Windows Resource Protection can't execute the command'.

I have tried everything. I have tried:

1. msconfig.exe to enable/disable services and restarting and rechecking.
2. Uninstalling my Avast Antivirus.
3. Running MS Fixit tool.
4. I have checked disk check in advanced startup options.
5. Deleted 'C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download' contents and recheck the Windows update facility.

Nothing works. I dont have Windows CD coz my laptop came installed with windows.



Thanks for reading. and helping

 

[Golden]

Welcome to SevenForums,

Please try this suggestion and let us know how it goes:
Windows Update error 80070002

Regards,
Golden

 

[Sulphur]

Thanks for replying Golden.

I tried everything EXCEPT Windows Update Readiness tool. I downloaded it but it came out to be corrupt. Have to try again.

But till now no success.

Is it some problem with windows starting services?

thanks

 

[Golden]

Hi,

Yes, it certainly sounds that way. Run the Readiness Tool when you can.

Regards,
Golden

 

[karlsnooks]

and if that fails, then it is Win 7 reinstall time.

 

[Sulphur]

hey,


I guess its time to reinstall.

Thanks for all the help.