KB2871997 update failure

Norma

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It seems that this update is a complete failure.  None of these updates should be this hard for the average user.  You shouldn't have to jump through this many hoops to make something work.  Better testing on Microsoft's part is needed -- that has to be said!  I have only ever had one or two other updates ever fail prior to this one.

Redo....

Hi,

I would suggest you to try to install the KB2871997 in clean boot.

Follow the steps given below.

Clean boot: To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This kind of startup is known as a "clean boot." A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: Please refer to the section: How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshootingof the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

Now you can try to install the KB2871997.

I too am unable to install KB2871997 on just one computer.  Have tried all the fixes: scan, Mr. Fix It, Clean Boot, etc.  Error 80071A2D

Would like to mention, it seems to install just fine, asks for reboot, the on reboot there is a period shortly after startup where a series of number flow across the screen - something like updating 1 of 3,781, right after that point, it states the update failed.

Getting error 80073712 on updates KB 2964444 and KB 2871997.  I've tried Mr Fixit, Method 1, 2 and 3 and still get this error.  On Method 1 a log was created but I don't know how to get to it.  It is Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log

I didn't receive the actual software with the new computer so I can't follow instructions for this error provided by windows help.  I do have a software mirror image and a system repair disk created right after I bought the computer.  System repair disk doesn't fix the problem and I don't want to use the mirror image unless all else fails.

Any help you can provide would be appreciated.