WindowsUpdate_800B0100" "WindowsUpdate_dt000 failed to install updates

I had this problem for 3 days now. I finally deleted all the windows update files (I was installing a SSD :) )

1. Go to: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
2. Delete all of them.

viola

now they install

I tend to agree with all of those who say that it is Microsoft's responsibility to provide a workable fix to this problem. I have been trying to apply the particular Windows Update that generates this error message since early last year. The suggestion to Redrue that he try an InPlace upgrade is more or less admitting that a reinstall of the operating system is the only way. Given that many users will have had Windows 7 installed for two or more years that means an awful lot of upgrades to reinstall - assuming that the InPlace upgrade works. This is all very time consuming and it's not as if the user community caused the problem in the first place - this is just poor coding on the part of Microsoft. Finally I resent the assumption on Microsoft's part that their customers have plenty of time to spend on this problem whilst they don't!!

WindowsUpdate_800B0100" "WindowsUpdate_dt000 What's the problem with this thing? I fallow all the updates, downloads and things it says that it's fixed the problem and IT HAS NOT!! I'm really getting sick of this ****!

im having the same issue with this update and 7 others im ready to throw it out the window and call it a day any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi Redrue,

If all of the steps above yielded no results, the next logical step is to perform an InPlace upgrade.

An in-place upgrade is the final alternative before you have to reinstall the operating system.

Note that it takes the same amount of time to do the upgrade as to reinstall the operating system. Also, some of your customized Windows settings may be lost through this process.

How to perform a repair installation of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Performing a repair installation will restore the current Windows installation to the version of the installation DVD. This also requires the installation of all updates that are not included on the installation DVD.

Note Performing a repair installation will not damage files and applications that are currently installed on your computer.

To perform a repair installation of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, follow these steps:

1.    Close all the running applications.

2.    Insert the Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD in the computer's DVD drive.

3.    In the Setup window, click Install Now.

Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then type Drive:\setup.exe in the Start Search box.

Note The drive placeholder is the drive letter of the computer's DVD drive.

In the Programs list, click Setup.exe.

In the Setup window, click Install Now.

1.    Click Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation (recommended).

2.    Type the CD key if you are prompted to do this.

3.    Select the operating system in "Install Windows" page you want to Upgrade or Inplace.

4.    Click Yes to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.

5.    On the Which type of installation do you want? screen, click Upgrade.

6.    When the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Please see: How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2