Windows Update error number:0x80070424

Anonymous
2010-04-03T11:54:11+00:00

original title: error number:0x80070424

when ever i want to update the windows vista home premium,i press check for updates,amessage says the service is not running,you may need to restart your computer,i do so but nothing happens

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Anonymous
2011-07-21T21:21:07+00:00
  • Click on Start -> Run
  • and paste the command below and enter

%SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\REGSVR32.EXE %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\WUAUENG.DLL

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Anonymous
2010-04-04T01:04:43+00:00

Hi ghass75,

• When was the last time you were able to install updates?

• Do you have any security software installed on the computer?

Method 1

There is a possibility that some windows update components are corrupted.

 I would suggest that you reset windows update components to default and later try to install updates.

Refer the below Microsoft article and run the fix it tool available.

How do I reset Windows Update components?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Method 2

Disable security software on the computer and check.

Important: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Hope this helps!

Halima S    - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-01-07T22:01:03+00:00

    Awesome. You're a genius. Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-01-08T11:12:21+00:00

    I was infected by malware that messed up Windows Automatic Updates and could not get anything to work.  I tried the FixIt solution which detected the problem but it was not able to fix it.  Running this one command did the trick.  I wonder why Microsoft's own tool can't fix the issue?  Thanks!

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