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For ALL of you that replied. Please remove your posts for clarity.
PA Bear MS MVP 17 posts + 2 more after being Asked to Stop Posting!!!!! This is Abuse!
Shalini Sampath Kumar 10 posts
CLE_Maximus 3 posts
WayfinderWishbringer 3 posts
Ken Blake 1 post
Rohit Siddegowda 1 post
That should reduce 5 pages to 1 with about 3 posts
The following is just 1 session of 100's of Update sessions with the Same Error Code: 13ED
For the Same Few (about 8) .Net FrameWork Update KB identifiers. Since these are mostly
IMPORTANT SECURITY Related; MicroSoft & I would like to have this issue solved.
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... x64 (KB2931365)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 5:38 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2931365
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... for x64 (KB2898855)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 5:39 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2898855
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 ... for x64-based Systems (KB2931356)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 5:40 PM
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2931356
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... for x64 (KB2901110)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 5:40 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2901110
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... for x64 (KB2931365)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 6:47 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2931365
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... for x64 (KB2898855)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 6:47 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2898855
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on ..., Windows 7, ... for x64 (KB2901110)
Installation date: 05/13/2014 6:47 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 13ED
Update type: Important
More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2901110
This error has occurred nearly EVERY TIME since Feb of 2012. I spent 2 weeks & paid $107.00 to MicroSoft Support have the problem solved.
I never got a viable solution. Microsoft Technical Support required I reinstall Windows for each update! Never Got any Technical Support Person to identify the error code 13ED.
Problem that I have has the following IMPORTANT SPECIFIC BeHavior SYMPTOMS:
ALL & ONLY these behavior SYMPTOMS MUST BE OBSERVED otherwise you probably have some other problem. Else Wise the Work Around to MicroSoft's Long Standing Bug(s) may not apply.
1.) Update Fails on the Same Update EVERY time with the SAME Error.
2.) All Other Update succeed or fail with an errors different from 1.)
3.) You or someone has modified the System Environment variables. Potentially Some System Administration or SoftWare Development Installers may have modified these variables.
For ALL those who "replied" / commented to this Thread the following problems
DO NOT EXIST:
1.) Low Disk Space.
2.) NetWork or "Communications" Errors.
3.) Registry Errors.
4.) Viruses, MalWare, or SpyWare.
This is based on long standing SoftWare Engineering practices & skills (a subset of the Scientific Methodology for which I was originally educated & worked in): using basic observation skills, rational thought, & critical thinking.
When I 1st posted this problem on Answers.MicroSoft.Com I was Ignorant & Naive about help & support facilities. When I couldn't find ANY Help on Support.MicroSoft.Com, that site references to Answers.MicroSoft.Com as a LAST Resort. After more than 2 YEARS of trying to find any solution to the problem, I was finally been given a "Work Around" to MicroSoft's Long Standing Error (Bug).
This Work Around to MicroSoft's Errors & Bugs applies only to SoftWare Developers & System Administrators &/or have modified system environmental variables.
If you are NOT a SoftWare Developer or System Administrator & have NOT changed the a fore mentioned variables then DO NOT attempt to modify these variables. This Work Around my not solve the problem for UpDate Error other than 13ED.
Work Around to MicroSoft's Errors & Bugs: Revert the Environment Variables "temp" & "tmp" (& possibly other variables) to the "System Default" values when using UpDate.
I can only verify that I changed these environment variables back to what my Windows 7 system uses as the default. All Updates that Failed with Error Code 13ED succeeded.
I have set these variables to in order to comply with my development tools requirements.
Again the Work Around is to set these (& possibly others) variables to match the development or administrative requirements while engaging in those activities. Revert these & possibly all other modified environmental variable back to the OS systems default values when using Update.
For EVERY ONE ELSE:
1.) Insure that @ least 2 Gigi-Bytes of Free Spaces exists on the Largest Active Local Disk Storage Device (Update finds the largest free space device). Free Space Value is Hearsay (I can't verify this).
2.) Eliminate All possibility of Anti-Virus/Mal-Ware/Spy-Ware Software from intercepting MicroSoft UpDates.
3.) Eliminate Internet Connection time out Errors which the cause: Error 0x800???. All other "Communications" Errors would cause other system error symptoms.
Software for the MicroSoft OS's should be written to comply with MicroSoft's Software GuideLines. Doing so eliminates many errors, bugs & other problems. Not following MicroSoft's Software GuideLines results in Error & bugs such as found in UpDate. That is to say; MicroSoft Does Not Follow their Own Guide-Lines to their own peril .
There is ONLY ONE POSSIBLE CAUSE for this Consistent, Predictable, & Reproducible Error Each & Every Time & that is that the SOURCE FILES FOR THESE UPDATES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH MicroSoft's OWN UPDATE/INSTALLER FOR WINDOWS 7 & 8. Only Possible Cause is MicroSoft Errors.
Still having the Same Windows Update Error 13ED for ONLY the Windows .Net FrameWork Updates.
What is Error 13ED?
What is causing Error 13ED?
1st occurrence of Error: 12.02.14 - The Day I got this computer. On the 1st Update session.
1st time I posted these question on answers.MicroSoft.Com; 14.06.19
MicroSoft: You REALLY KNOW how to Frustrate & Anger Your Customers!
No wonder PC/MicroSoft Products are NOT SELLING!
Only POSSIBLE conclusion: MicroSoft Errors! NOT USER ERRORS!
Now I am more convinced than EVER than this WebSite & the VERY Concept is a DisService to ALL users of MicroSoft Products. NONE of the Suggestions ("Reply"'s) I received were constructive. ALL were Destructive, MisLeading, Ignorant, & Naive & therefore: Completely Contra-Productive.
Windows UpDate Errors (Long List & 1st choice for Search! So Update Fails Often!)
No Registry Errors:
0x80240012 WU_E_REG_VALUE_INVALID An invalid registry value was read.
No Certification, Licencing Errors:
0x8024001A WU_E_POLICY_NOT_SET A policy value was not set.
0x80240029 WU_E_INVALID_PRODUCT_LICENSE Search may have missed some updates before there is an unlicensed application on the system.
0x80240033 WU_E_EULA_UNAVAILABLE License terms could not be downloaded.
0x80240042 WU_E_UNKNOWN_SERVICE The update service is no longer registered with AU.
No Communications Errors:
0x8024001F WU_E_NO_CONNECTION Operation did not complete because the network connection was unavailable.
0x80240021 WU_E_TIME_OUT Operation did not complete because it timed out.
0x80240034 WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILED Update failed to download.
0x80240038 WU_E_WINHTTP_INVALID_FILE The downloaded file has an unexpected content type.
No NetWork Errors:
0x80240025 WU_E_USER_ACCESS_DISABLED Group Policy settings prevented access to Windows Update.
No File Errors (corruption, etc):
0x80240031 WU_E_INVALID_FILE The file is in the wrong format.
No Protocol Talker Errors: 0x80244nnn
Note ALL Errors 0x0x8024nnnn: NONE of Which I Ever Have Reported.
ThereFore!: No Registry, Certification, Communications, NetWork, File, or Protocol Errors.
ThereFore: All posts that assume the Error Codes 0x80nnnnnn are considered off Topic & Abuse!
Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.
2391 @ 20 reply's per page. You have created 47,820 worthless, Naive, Ignorant & Less than Worthless Replies. Please Remove your ( Antonym for "Helpful" ... apply multiple Antonyms) Comments & Replies.
This is NOT directed @ You: "PA Bear MVP"; "MicroSoft Most Valuable Professional", but to MicroSoft who GAVE YOU that TITLE. MicroSoft is the ONLY Responsible Entity Responsible for this Travesty.
Hello John,
You may try to run the check disk and see if that helps in fixing the issue because, sometimes because of the corruptions in hard disk as well.
Run check disk to find and fix errors on the drive.
a) Click Start, type cmd, right click on cmd and click run as administrator.
b) On the prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and hit enter.
c) Try to run Widnows Update and check the results.
For more information on "Check a drive for errors" check this link:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Check-a-drive-for-errors
Important: While performing chkdsk on the hard drive if any bad sectors are found on the hard drive when chkdsk tries to repair that sector if any data available on that might be lost.
Hope this helps. Otherwise, feel free to write us back and we will be glad to help you further.
Thank you
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Hello John,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
I understand that you have issues installing the .NET framework files in the computer.
Are you able to install any other Windows Update?
In the meanwhile, please follow the suggestions mentioned below to fix the issue.
Actually as the computer is getting the updates for the Windows XP as well, which is not applicable for this computer. So, I would advice you to reset the Windows Update Components and see if that helps in finding the compatible updates for the computer.
How do I reset Windows Update components? ****http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Backing up the registry
*http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/back-up-registry#1TC=windows-7*
If that doesn't help, you may refer to the article mentioned below to cleanup the .NET framework files.
.NET Framework Cleanup Tool
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx
Once you have cleaned the .NET framework files, try to restart your computer and run Windows Update and see if that helps.
Hope this helps. Otherwise, feel free to write us back and we will be glad to help you further.
Thank you
