Windows Update KB2952664 constantly failing on configure.

Anonymous
2015-06-05T12:51:27+00:00

Hello

For a long time I am fighting with update KB2952664 installation. First time when I ran in to the problems I just hid it as it was optional but now I need it to reserve my copy of Windows 10 (this update is required to run GWX tool which is now not working on my system).

As for the KB2952664 it is constantly failing on the configuration screen after the reboot with the error code 80044015. Windows is automatically reverting the changes than.

I have tried quite a few suggestions found on the internet (like SFC repair etc.) but without any luck. By the way, this update was failing even on a clean Windows 7 installation as I reinstalled my system not long ago and this was the only KB that I was unable to install so it seems that the problem is not related to any software or configuration change on my Windows.

Blow I zipped CBS log and windows update log:

CBS.log

http://1drv.ms/1AOsVgh

WindowsUpdate.log

http://1drv.ms/1AOsYsD

Is there anyone who can advice on this problem?

Is there a possibility to reserve a Windows 10 copy without GWX tools so I will not need to install this problematic KB?

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-10T17:36:13+00:00

    After clean windows installation computer waw always connected to the internet. I installed all drivers using "Lenovo System Update" and than installed all updates from WIndows Update except KB2952664 as it was failing. Avira was installed after installing all KBs. Windows firewall was enabled as by default. I did not enabled Windows Defender manually after installation. 

    As for the second part I do not want to be first in line to be honest but I presume that without KB2952664 I will not be able to Upgrade to Windows 10 at all so I want to resolve this problem in advance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-08T18:37:54+00:00

    After you did the clean install of Win7 on 04 May 2015, how long was the computer connected to the internet before you got Avira Free installed on 05 May 2015 shortly after 8:00 PM (your local time)?

    Did you install any updates before you got Avira Free installed on 05 May 2015?

    Were Windows Defender and Windows Firewall both enabled before you got Avira Free installed on 05 May 2015?

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    We can only assume that Windows Update will start offering KB2952664 again very soon.

    As of this post, KB3035583, KB2952664 and KB2990214 are the Prerequisite Win7 updates in order to be offered the free upgrade to Win10. Since the upgrade won't become available until 29 July 2015 (and even then, it might not be offered to your computer until sometime in August or later), you've got plenty of time to get KB2952664 et al. installed.

    TIP: No need to be "the first on your block" here. Let others be Microsoft's guinea pigs & re-evaluate the possibility of upgrading to Win10 later this year or early next year!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-08T16:54:33+00:00
    1. Created: ‎Tuesday, ‎05 ‎May, ‎2015, ‏‎20:02:38.
    2. Yes, correct, KB2952664 is not offered by the windows update. It is also not installed.

    3) KB2977759 is not installed.

    1. I do not have backups of CCleaner changes but KB2952664 was failing even before CCleaner was installed on my system.

    If KB2952664 is pulled back how to reserve a copy of Windows 10 than?

    This is the only reason why I want to install KB2952664.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-07T22:43:47+00:00
    1. In Windows Explorer [WinKey+E], navigate to & right-click on:
    • **C:\Program Files**Avira <=this folder

    Select PROPERTIES: What's the CREATED date displayed on the resulting GENERAL tab?

    1. KB2952664 is no longer being offered via Windows Update, is that correct? [1]
    2. Is KB2977759 listed in Installed Updates and if so, when (exact date) was it installed?
    3. Do you have backups of ALL the changes CCleaner's Registry Cleaner component has EVER made to the computer? [2]

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    [1] Over the past 24 hours or so, several others have reported that KB2952664 is no longer being offered via Windows Update at the moment. MS may have "pulled" the update, possibly only temporarily. YMMV

    [2] Injudicious use of registry cleaners may be playing a role here. TIP: If you ever again think your Registry needs to be cleaned, repaired, boosted, tuned-up, cured, tweaked, fixed, maximized, "swept" or optimised (it doesn't), read this article (and related links cited therein) then draw your own conclusions. Also related => http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2563254

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-06-07T13:02:44+00:00

    1a) It was bought around end of 2011 (it is lenovo ThinkPad T420).

    1b) It had preinstalled OEM Windows 7 64-bit, last year I extracted the OEM licence (xrm-ms) and did a clean install from official Windows 7 Microsoft ISO and imported the licence using SLMGR.VBS. Clean reinstall have been done to avoid unnecessary software provided by the manufacturer. 

    1c) Original Install Date: 2015-05-04, 17:27:33

    1. Avira Free, no other security software, no third party Firewall.
    2. No, that is why I have done a clean install :)
    3. As above.

    5a)

    KB3049563 YES

    KB3045171 YES

    KB3048070 YES

    KB3046002 YES

    KB3023215 YES

    KB3032655 YES

    KB3055642 YES

    KB3045171 YES

    KB3051768 YES

    KB3061518 YES

    KB2990214 YES

    5b) KB2952664 is not visible in windows update now, nor in hidden updates also, I am trying to install it using:

    windows6.1-kb2952664-v10-x64_6cb844c61ff4a77098ee895e0f2904d494ff5d24.msu

    6) Java Version 8 Update 45 is installed.

    7) Flash Version 17,0,0,188 is installed.

    8a) IE 11 was installed on 2015-05-04.

    8b) Update Version: 11.0.19 (KB3049563).

    8c) Both Chrome and Firefox is installed.

    1. I am using CCleaner on regular basis.

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