Error code 800B010A or 0x800B010A

Anonymous
2011-01-19T22:51:57+00:00

I cannot update my windows with the automatic updates it alerts me of.  When i try to it gives me the error code 800B010A or sometimes 0x800B010A; what does this mean?  I tried to have windows fix it but it wouldn't work.  I noticed a lot of the updates it needs to do(9) have to do with security, which worries me if i am not protected with ms security updates.  I also cannot run windows defender and the icon in the bottom right showing my signal strenth for my wireless connection has all empty bars with a big red X going through it but for some reason i have no problem getting online.  i called one of those online geek squad people and before he charged me i told him what the problems were and he thinks it is a glitch in the windows 7 OS.  he didn't think it was a virus since i dont have any problems with my computer, i have virus protection and these are not common things a virus attacks.  he told me the only way to fix this would be to do a factory restore but i would lose everything and have to start over like my computer just came out of the box.  i dont mind doing this if it will help secure longevity on this computer as i just got it a little over a year ago but would prefer not to if i dont have to.  any ideas of why this is happening and how i can fix it???  thanks!

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Anonymous
2011-01-30T20:28:58+00:00

ok i finally did all of the steps above you asked me to pa bear and it still does NOT update these windows updates... now what??? :(  this is getting ridiculous!!! :(

Enough already. I'm over it, too.

Follow the instructions in the ANSWER post in this thread (to-the-letter & in order) to return your computer to a secure & functional state: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/bc95f2f0-7968-4bd0-8de5-70b83db31fa6


~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-31T01:16:04+00:00

    sorry man, i really appreicate your help but i am so lost at what i am supposed to do now.  can you connect to my machine remotely and do it real fast if it is easy?

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-01-31T00:31:33+00:00

    You asked, I copy/paste...

    You are seeing the effects of a hijackware infection. See...

         Cleaning a Compromised System

         http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

    Back-up any personal data (none of which should be considered 100% trustworthy at this point) then format the HDD & do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a Repair Install (AKA in-place upgrade) will NOT fix this!

    HOW TO do a clean install of Win7: See the "Using the Custom installation option and formatting the hard disk" (or the "Reinstalling Windows 7") section of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

    NOTE: If your computer didn't come with a set of disks, there will be a hidden Recovery partition (not to be confused with System Restore) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

    After the clean install, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" so take care of EVERYTHING on the following page BEFORE otherwise connecting the machine to the internet or a local network (i.e., other computers) AND BEFORE connecting a flash drive, SDCard, or any other external drive to the computer:

         4 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online

         http://www.microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

    VERY IMPORTANT!! =>  Any Norton or McAfee free-trial that came preinstalled on the computer when you bought it will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the free-trial AND download/run the appropriate removal tool BEFORE installing any updates AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (e.g., Microsoft Security Essentials - free).

         Norton Removal Tool

         ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

         McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool

         http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

    Also see:

    Risks & Benefits of P2P file sharing

      • http://www.microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx

      • http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

      • http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST05-007.html

    Steps To Help Prevent Spyware

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx 

    Steps to Help Prevent Computer Worms

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

    Avoid Rogue Security Software!

    http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

    If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please begin a new thread in this forum:  http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7repair/threads

    If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.


    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-31T00:10:47+00:00

    ok so i looked at that link you attached and i'm sorry but i am confused at what you are telling me to do?  please just copy the steps that i need to do in order to do a factory restore as you have so many links on that page that i don't know where to start, continue and end.  also, is this my only hope to fix this?  will i lose everything i have on here in terms of programs, pictures, music, icons, etc?  what do i need to save and do i save this to a flash drive?  also, i never received a windows 7 disk when i purchased my computer; what should i do?  IS THIS THE ONLY HOPE I HAVE OF FIXING THIS PROBLEM DO YOU THINK?  thanks again :)

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-01-30T23:44:18+00:00

    are you saying that i have a virus???

    I have not and am not saying that the computer is infected. But if that's the case, the clean install (done properly) will resolve any infections, too.

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