Is there an issue with the 'Games for windows live' update that has been released on 13th March. It came through as part of the latest windows 'patch tuesday' updates. Every other security update installed but this one keeps failing. It says 'Windows Update encountered an unknown error' code 80070643. Repeatedly fails to install. Looking under my programs and features list it shows i have the following installed:-
Microsoft Games for Windows - Live Redistributable - installed on 13/3/12 version 3.5.92.0
Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace - installed on 18/08/11 version 3.5.50.0
I can login to it okay but it keeps popping up as a windows update today and keeps failing. I think something is wrong with it. Anyone else?
I got the same, ran the fix it tools no .net framework errors found. I thought I had removed the huge error known as games for windows bloatware, and removed it again. it's junk. Always has been.
My Computer
At a glance
windows 7 home premium 64bitamd 1090T be8 X 2 gig Crucial 8500 ddr2gainwood 295gtx
Ok thanks guys. Not sure if I can be bothered to uninstall and reinstall. I think the update is corrupt. But it does make me worry net framework was corrupt on my laptop. But everything else worked fine, there were about 8 or 9 updates today in total. Plus if net framework was corrupt various other software on my machine surely wouldn't launch.
You too huh? Yes gta 4 is how I got mine too. It's lousy software. I posted on the games for live forum tech support error too. I'll let you know if I hear anything. Anyone besides us two having an issue?
Same problem here. I repaired framework 4.0 Client profile, verified all frameworks which were installed susessfully and uninstalled Games for Windows 3.5 and reinstalled to no avail. Also repaired MSI and winows update components. Still the same error (Code 80070643). Conclusion: Another MS F-up! I almost uninstalled all my frameworks and reinstalled them but chose not to. Don't bother trying to fix this. Just wait until MS fixes it. Stock up on razors.
I was having a problem with 2 security updates not being installed thread here
After uninstalling both:
Microsoft Games for Windows - Live Redistributable
Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace
My windows updater found 7 new updates that it wasnt finding before, particularly important windows system updates a long with some additional security updates. Unfortunately the original 2 security updates i couldnt install before still remain uninstallable, the new 7 updates i found installed fine though.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitIntel i7-3820 @3.8ghz16 GB Corsair VengenceNvidia 560ti
Cheers guys. It's not good that ms has messed up again. But at least we can all be confident our systems are ok. The whole games for windows is dodgy. Even the games explorer within win 7 is garbage and buggy. Mine takes an age to launch sometimes. It's obviously doing some kind of scan. Prob best to avoid it but some games force it on you!
yes i have had this error Update for Games for Windows Software 3.5
Installation date: 13/03/2012 20:26
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070643
Update type: Recommended
The Games for Windows – LIVE service update with all the latest fixes and changes is now available. Please download and update if you are a Games for Windows-LIVE user.
EXTRA COOLING>(FAN CONTROLLER) PC Bay Cooler 3 x 40mm fans; Akasa AK-HD-BL Blue hard drive cooler 2 x 40 mm fan 4500 rpm 29.7 dBA
Bios> American Megatrends Inc.
Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
EXTRA COOLING>(FAN CONTROLLER) PC Bay Cooler 3 x 40mm fans; Akasa AK-HD-BL Blue hard drive cooler 2 x 40 mm fan 4500 rpm 29.7 dBA
Bios> American Megatrends Inc.
Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
see previous post I already did
see third post in there's a m/$ rep asking for installer logs.
Hello All,
The issue symptoms that everyone is describing appears to be a Windows Installer Error.
Morever, the error 80070643 is a generic error message that can have many causes. To better understand the issue and cause, we would need details from a Windows Installer log file.
Though the steps are somewhat advanced, any help from the community would be appreciated. To provide us with details of the instlal error, you would need to do the following:
Once you get the error 80070643, you will need to go look for the log file. The log file is located in the system temporary folder and the file name is random, but begins with the letters "Msi" and end with a .log extension. To locate the Temp folder location: Click Start, type (%temp%), then press Enter.
Once the temporary folder is open, you need to locate a very recent file that begins with "msi".
Open the file with notepad, and copy and paste its content as a reply.
Regards,
Kim
My Computer
At a glance
windows 7 home premium 64bitamd 1090T be8 X 2 gig Crucial 8500 ddr2gainwood 295gtx
EXTRA COOLING>(FAN CONTROLLER) PC Bay Cooler 3 x 40mm fans; Akasa AK-HD-BL Blue hard drive cooler 2 x 40 mm fan 4500 rpm 29.7 dBA
Bios> American Megatrends Inc.
Version : P01-A1
Date : 08/31/2009
This is even stranger then I thought but could explain it. This is the content to my log file:
Newer version already installed.
=== Logging stopped: 3/13/2012 17:05:18 ===
