Hi again,
I have tried switching Windows update off, restarting the computer and selecting Automatic Updates but still get the following error message:
Some updates were not installed
Failed 4 updates
Errors found - Error Code 80070050
The 4 errors are listed below:
Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242)
Installation date: 09/07/2013 17:04
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070050
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install
this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2676562)
Installation date: 09/07/2013 17:04
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070050
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may
have to restart your system.
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2813170)
Installation date: 09/07/2013 17:04
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070050
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the
associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - June 2013 (KB890830)
Installation date: 09/07/2013 17:04
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070050
Update type: Important
After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display
a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version
from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
I have looked into this error code for my version of Windows (Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit)
and I think it may have to do with Windows Security Essentials.
I therefore downloaded the Windows Security Essentials program and scanned/updated my system. I then restarted the computer and tried the Windows update again and suprise suprise....I got the same error code again.....HELP!!