Solved Windows Update Repeats same 4 updates every time

[deafwood]

For the past several months, my computer always attempts to update the same 4 updates every time when shutting down. The update history always shows that the update was successful, yet it insists on updating it again and again. The updates are: (Screenshot attached)

• Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2676562)
• Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2871997)
• Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2872339)
• Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2882822)

I have executed the SURT tool and it was unable to fix the Windows Update error 0x8007370B problem. See attached screenshot.

I have executed the SFC scan and it failed with the following message Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation -- See attached screenshot.

I have executed the Windows Update tool and it found no errors, however, it always asks me to install the same updates every time. See attached screenshot.

I have attached the CBS.zip file from my computer for your review.

Thank you for reviewing this and I anxiously wait for your support.

 

[richc46]

When you see the updates, click on it and then hide.
You must set the windows update to notify and not to install automatically.
You will not be bothered again.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2797-windows-update-settings-change.html

 

[Slartybart]

Three of the four updates are security patches, so you'll eventually want to get them installed.

Please attach the c:\windows\logs\CBS\Checksur.log

What are the optional updates?

1) Try booting into Safe mode and run SFC there. Post the new CBS log

2) Try installing one at a time (untick the others)

If the above work arounds don't help, see if any of the online MS fixits help.

I'll look at the CBS and Checksur logs if you want to wait on the MS fixits.

MS Fixits: Click the MS fixit that applies to your system.
Troubleshoot problems with installing updates - Windows Help
How do I reset Windows Update components?​

 

[richc46]

I think that the OP is saying that they are installed, just keeps getting them again.
If I am mistaken, finding a way to install them would be the best way to go.

 

[NoelDP]

Please follow the Windows Update Posting Instructions and post the requested data
If the file is too large (8MB compressed), remove the older CBSPersist cab files until the final file is below the limit - you can always post them separately after zipping them. (the forum doesn't allow the upload of bare CAB files, for a number of reasons)
Also, please attach the C:\Windows\windowsupdate.log file to your reply.

 

[deafwood]

OK -- Here's what I've done so far:

1. Rebooted in to safe mode and attempted to run sfc /scannow -- this failed with the same error message as shown in screenshot above.

2. Attempted to install each update one at a time, but encountered a new problem where it won't let me see the updates that need to be installed. Got error message that says Windows Update encountered an unknown error with code 8007370B (see screenshot below)

3. Re-ran SURT tool and attached CBS zip file -- which includes the latest copy of the Checksur.log file as requested.

Please advise what to do next.

 

[NoelDP]

You had a VERY large number of problems, according to CheckSUR...

Summary:
Seconds executed: 1337
 Found 22236 errors
 Fixed 22234 errors
  CSI Manifest Missing Total count: 1
  CSI Missing Component Key Total count: 3567
  Fixed: CSI Missing Component Key.  Total count: 3567
  CSI Missing Pinned Component Key Total count: 666
  Fixed: CSI Missing Pinned Component Key.  Total count: 666
  CSI Missing Identity Total count: 4236
  Fixed: CSI Missing Identity.  Total count: 4236
  CSI Corrupt Identity Total count: 2
  Fixed: CSI Corrupt Identity.  Total count: 1
  CSI Missing C Mark Total count: 4557
  Fixed: CSI Missing C Mark.  Total count: 4557
  CSI F Mark Missing Total count: 9873
  Fixed: CSI F Mark Missing.  Total count: 9873
Unavailable repair files:
 winsxs\manifests\x86_as`net_com`iler_b03f5f7f11t50a3a_6.1.7600.16385_no~e_ed4e6s0f14dce27e.manifest

The remaining problem indicates that the source of your problems may be hardware - probably RAM.

Please follow the instructions at http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html and post the results.

 

[deafwood]

OK - after running Memtest86+ for nearly 24 hours, it completed 8 passes and found no memory errors. See attached screenshot.

Please advise what to do next.

 

[NoelDP]

OK - we'll try fixing the remaining errors...

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.

 

[deafwood]

OK - First off, I was unable to copy C:/Windows/system32/config/COMPONENTS because it said that the file was open, so I had to reboot into safe mode in order to make the copy.

Here is the dropbox link to the compressed COMPONENTS file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/smjbq4qnri6uf7m/COMPONENTS.zip?dl=0

 

[NoelDP]

I've uploaded a file - dwdaa.zip - to my OneDrive at Noel's OneDrive
Please download and save it to your desktop.
Right-click on the file and select Extract All, andsave to the default destination (which should be a folder on the desktop)

Create a new System Restore point

Open an Elevated Command Prompt, and run the followingcommands.

IF EXIST C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS.OLD1 DEL C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS.OLD1
REN C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS COMPONENTS.OLD1
COPY %userprofile%\desktop\dwdaa\COMPONENTS C:\Windows\System32\config
 
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If you get an error with either command, STOP THERE -do not reboot! - post for instructions.

Assuming both commands go OK, reboot, and run anotherCheckSUR scan - post the new CheckSUR.log file.

 

[deafwood]

Sorry for the delay - was out of town for several days. I have followed your instructions, which resulted in the system performing 55 updates. I ran the SURT tool and it found no problems (CheckSUR.log file is attached). The 4 updates that I previously had problems with have disappeared, so it appears that the problem has been resolved.

Thanks!

 

[NoelDP]

Great! Thanks for the feedback.

Good luck with it.

 

[Antonkov]

deafwood, would mind elaborating what you fixed back then around Components? I tried to look at your upload to figure it out, but the file is not there anymore.

I am facing the same issue and some hint even if conceptual would help

Thanks!