Windows updates keep failing, error 80073712

I have tried multiple things such as:


sfc/scannow


Deleting Software distribution folder (after stopping windows update process)


Windows update troubleshooter (from control panel)


Windows system rediness tool


Checkdisc



I have run malware scans via Avast and Malwarebytes (trial version as I already use avast) that are clean.




I finally gave up and reinstalled windows on a new SSD. A week later I have the same problem/errors. This is a screenshot of the errors I've been fighting with. I am down to 80073712.


Windows Firewall is on, Windows Defender is off. Here's what I get when trying to turn it on. (Capture 2)



Here's my CBS.zip

Hi Itchigo,

can you run this tool, copy/paste the results
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012

Roy

I couldn't upload the .cab files so I made them a .zip file. Thanks for helping.


Tim



Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-GJY49-VJBQ7-HYRR2
Windows Product Key Hash: W5/6nm6F2UPXrCkY5xUhXb/+21g=
Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00006
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
ID: {3FAF2EC7-E6E9-42F4-8F2C-2D37DD0FD8F7}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.111118-2330
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\npwatweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{3FAF2EC7-E6E9-42F4-8F2C-2D37DD0FD8F7}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-HYRR2</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00006</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-3956584529-1765824283-70993089</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.</Manufacturer><Model>Z68AP-D3</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Award Software International, Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>F8</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20120321000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>69EA3207018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>GBT </OEMID><OEMTableID>GBTUACPI</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: 7cfd4696-69a9-4af7-af36-ff3d12b6b6c8
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00426-00178-926-600006-02-1033-7601.0000-3582018
Installation ID: 018175309443957764919630105411304631929125784710358616
Processor Certificate URL: SpcService Web Service
Machine Certificate URL: RacService Web Service
Use License URL: UseLicenseService Web Service
Product Key Certificate URL: PkcService Web Service
Partial Product Key: HYRR2
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 1/14/2019 8:34:34 PM

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Not Registered - 0x80040154
Admin Service: Not Registered - 0x80040154
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: OgAAAAEABAABAAIAAAAFAAAAAQABAAEAHKKEyQQJYjRK3T5CcjgYQurNOHeknM6aXMOYVP0dMtcucw==

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC GBT GBTUACPI
FACP GBT GBTUACPI
HPET GBT GBTUACPI
MCFG GBT GBTUACPI
MSDM GBT GBTUACPI
ASPT GBT PerfTune
SSPT GBT SsptHead
EUDS GBT
MATS GBT
TAMG GBT GBT B0
SSDT INTEL PPM RCM
MATS GBT
SLIC GBT GBTUACPI

I should mention that I saw 80070002 in there. I have tried to re synchronize the time settings just before running your tool.

Hi Itchigo,

I asked you to run the tool because of the last capture
Defender has been blocked in group policy.
No standard user Iso would have that limitation as a preset.
(dont know were you got it but DITCH it)

You also have an activation exploit installed, your running a Retail (gigabyte) motherboard trying to use an Acer OEM factory product key, its a Non-Genuine install, MS has also picked this up- ergo NO updates.

Forum rules state that No further help can be provided until this situation has been remedied.
You will need to purchase either a System Builder or Retail product

Roy

You are really good. I lost the key a long time ago, I built this desktop about 8 years ago. I understand the forum rules, and thanks for trying to help me. I'll see if I can find it.