Code 666 Update error fixer (is it safe?)

Hi,

I've been having problems installing an essential update on my system. I keep getting the 'Code 666 Unknown Error' message. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

I did a Google search and found a Wikipedia page recommending the download and use of a 'code 666 error fixer'.

How To Fix Windows Update Error Code 666 Errors - Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7, 8

Has anyone used this tool? Is it safe?

Thanks.

SJ.

Welcome to Seven Forums seanysean. I would hold off until one of our updates experts has a chance to try and help you. I won't say that tool is unsafe, but I personally won't trust any of these "fixer" tools. Opera content blocker even blocks their website.

A Guy

That 'fixing tool' is nothing more than a bad registry cleaner! DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH THE PROVERBIAL 10FT BARGE-POLE!


Please follow the Windows Update Posting Instructions and post the requested data

No you have another choice seanysean.
You could do as requested in post #3 and post the logs so Noel could take a look at them.

There are no obvious errors in either SFC.CBS, or CheckSUR logs.
PLease post the C:\windows\Windowsupdate.log file - hopefully there will be something there to give us a clue.

I was sure I'd replied to this earlier!
I suggest that you install the Skype update using the full installer - WU appears to be attempting to update using an older version.
Download Skype for Windows, enjoy video calls with Facebook friends

NoelDP said:

I was sure I'd replied to this earlier!
I suggest that you install the Skype update using the full installer - WU appears to be attempting to update using an older version.
Download Skype for Windows, enjoy video calls with Facebook friends

They all starting to look alike Noel? :)

What could suddenly cause these 3 similar programs from loading?

A Guy