Clean boot didn't help :o(
KB2871997 update failure
Has anyone else been unable to install this update? I have tried 5 times without success. I have even tried by downloading directly from the Microsoft web site to no avail. Seems to be no mention of this failure on the M/s site.
David.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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Anonymous
2014-05-19T18:54:09+00:00 -
Anonymous
2014-05-19T17:12:03+00:00 As appropriate please download and run the System Update Readiness Tool – 32 bit (x86 version)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3132
or
Download and run the System Update Readiness Tool -64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20858
The System Update Readiness Tool creates a log file that captures any issues that the tool found or fixed. The log file is located at the following location:
•%SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log
•%SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.persist.log
The system root is normally C.
Please upload a copy of these logs to your OneDrive as shared files and post a link here.
For help with Sky Drive see paragraph 9.3:
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Anonymous
2014-05-19T17:10:39+00:00 Norma
Please provide a copy of your System Information file. Type System Information in the Search Box above the start Button and press the ENTER key (alternative is Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information). Select File, Export and give the file a name noting where it is located. Do not place the cursor within the body of the report before exporting the file. The system creates a new System Information file each time system information is accessed. You need to allow a minute or two for the file to be fully populated before exporting a copy. Please upload to your OneDrive (formerly Sky Drive), share with everyone and post a link here. Reports in normal mode preferred. Please say if the report has been obtained in safe mode.
Please upload and share with everyone copies of your System and Application logs from your Event Viewer to your OneDrive and post a link here.
To access the System log select Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Event Viewer, from the list in the left side of the window expand Windows Logs and select System. Place the cursor on System, select Action from the Menu and Save All Events as (the default evtx file type) and give the file a name. Do the same for the Applications log. Do not provide filtered files. Do not clear logs whilst you have a continuing problem.
For help with OneDrive see paragraph 9.3:
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Anonymous
2014-05-19T16:18:23+00:00 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....
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Anonymous
2014-05-18T14:47:53+00:00 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.