Vista SP2 Update Fails - "No such interface supported" Details - "Error: E_NOINTERFACE(0x80004002)"

I realize many of you may have given up and just reinstalled Vista or moved on to W7 at this point.

I was having the same issues as Coherent Computer Solutions.  I had narrowed the issue(s) down similarly and had gotten to the point where it seemed likely to me that the WMI issues were somehow related to the inability to install SP2.  I too was getting "Can’t Collect Information.  Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software. Windows Management files may be moved or missing."  Attempting to install Vista SP2 consistently wound up with "No such interface supported" Details - "Error: E_NOINTERFACE(0x80004002)"  I had tried all the other suggestions found throughout this thread, especially in the sixth post.

I had already run the command "net localgroup Administrators LocalService /add" to resolve some problems with network connectivity.  I was receiving the message "Connection status: unknown.  Server execution failed"  when attempting to launch the Network and Sharing Center.  The "net localgroup Adminsitrators....." command fixed this beautifully.

But I was still getting the WMI error(s) and, as mentioned, also attributed the inability to install SP2 (No such interface supported) as being probably related to this. More digging and wmidiag showing similar errors reinforced this belief.  Finally, a bit more searching turned up this command:

net localgroup administrators NetworkService /ADD

Make sure to run it from an elevated command prompt (right-click and run as Administrator).  But, after running this command, msinfo32 worked perfectly and, lo and behold, Vista SP2 installed cleanly (and rather quickly, actually).  I hope this helps someone else out there and thanks to Coherent Computer Solutions for the msinfo32 WMI lead.  Happy holidays to all.

I did everything even sent away for SP2 installation disk still no luck. I ran command prompt (net localgroup administrators NetworkService /ADD) as Administrator and SHAZAM the SP2 disk installed. I have tried for a year!!!!                                                              Thank You, Migits40

I have face to problem in windows vesta home edition backup on dvdrw. Run the nti cd/dvd default software in any dvdrw or cd . Start the backup display after few min hardware error. So pl provide any solution this problem.

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Santosh bhoomkar

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I realize many of you may have given up and just reinstalled Vista or moved on to W7 at this point.

I was having the same issues as Coherent Computer Solutions.  I had narrowed the issue(s) down similarly and had gotten to the point where it seemed likely to me that the WMI issues were somehow related to the inability to install SP2.  I too was getting "Can’t Collect Information.  Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software. Windows Management files may be moved or missing."  Attempting to install Vista SP2 consistently wound up with "No such interface supported" Details - "Error: E_NOINTERFACE(0x80004002)"  I had tried all the other suggestions found throughout this thread, especially in the sixth post.

I had already run the command "net localgroup Administrators LocalService /add" to resolve some problems with network connectivity.  I was receiving the message "Connection status: unknown.  Server execution failed"  when attempting to launch the Network and Sharing Center.  The "net localgroup Adminsitrators....." command fixed this beautifully.

But I was still getting the WMI error(s) and, as mentioned, also attributed the inability to install SP2 (No such interface supported) as being probably related to this. More digging and wmidiag showing similar errors reinforced this belief.  Finally, a bit more searching turned up this command:

net localgroup administrators NetworkService /ADD

Make sure to run it from an elevated command prompt (right-click and run as Administrator).  But, after running this command, msinfo32 worked perfectly and, lo and behold, Vista SP2 installed cleanly (and rather quickly, actually).  I hope this helps someone else out there and thanks to Coherent Computer Solutions for the msinfo32 WMI lead.  Happy holidays to all.

This resolved my issue.

Thanks you Scott! :)

i had a problem like the one which you had except it wouldnt even attempt to install i am now running windows 7 ultimate i also had the same problem with getting a recovery cd from advent (laptop company) then when they finally did send the disc to me it didnt work it messed my laptop even more so i had to re format my hard drive and reinstall vista off a dell disc. also the disc which advent sent me had windows vista home basic on it and when the laptop had come with home premium. when i phoned them up about this problem the told me that i had the wrong os installed in the first place but if you type advent 1115c into google and read one of the reviews with the spec on it shows that i was right and they were wrong.