different result than expected
did this twice
ran the commands to ren folder
after reboot WU gave me updates as before (the above)
ie the problematic one and those i had previously hidden ( bing drop, ie9 ie10 and ie11)
80070490 recurred when tried to install KB2904266
w7 appears to have rebuilt the folders
OK - windows is supposed to rebuild the folders :)
Please check that the KB2904266 isn't actually listed in the Installed updates listing - the error is sometimes an indicator that the update is installed (badly)
If it is listed, please attempt to uninstall it - what happens?
not listed in the installed
listed in the failed - only item
Conventional wisdom at this point is that a repair install is required.
I'm not too keen at being defeated at this stage - but it's up to you...
Here's the instructions for a repair install -
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
See what you think.
Carrying on trying to fix it could take some time as I peck-and-hunt for errors, with no guarantee of success.
seems a real pity after all your hard work to get the sledgehammer out
it makes me nervous
but i understand
Like I say - it's got to be your choice.
I don't like admitting defeat either.
The Repair Install in Windows 7 is really the easiest yet, and rarely fails badly (although it may not work, it usually backs out gracefully).
It's certainly worth sleeping on the decision- feel free to come back and ask questions, or carry on as we are at present.
took the plunge
inplace upgrade via expanded iso on usb stick
now after many reboots and updates
updates all done :)
sfc runs and is ok :)
sur runs and finds no errors :)
thank you for all your assistance
all the best
any suggestions to avoid recurrence and any must have apps/web services
cheers
will close as fixed following your response
jg
Similar to others I also struggled to find a resolution.
I ran the Win 7 in-place upgrade/repair and surprise surprise Windows updates is working again.
Now I have well over 100 updates to install post Win 7 SP1.
Thanks for the link at the end for the win 7 upgrade/repair. It worked a treat.
It worked but not a quick solution. something I didnt do but suggest you do is after all is ok take a backup image so you are covered for next time....
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