Windows could not search for updates

Since installing the 11 2/12 Vista updates, I now get the message with error
80080005. Anyone else having this problem and offer any solution?
--
George

Have you rebooted since installing the updates?

Previous conversations about that error:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...ring=d& hl=en
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Geo B wrote:
> Since installing the 11 2/12 Vista updates, I now get the message with
> error
> 80080005. Anyone else having this problem and offer any solution?

Yes, I re-booted and tried to check for updates. After checking, I get the
message that Windows cannot check for updates and gives me the error code
80080005. Talked to Dell support and they claim that it does check for
updates and there are not any currently available for my PC. Supposedly, when
there are updates, I s/b able to get the updates. We shall see although I am
not that optimistic. You would think Microsoft would give a better message.
Let you know status by EOD next Tuesday when there are likely updates
available.
--
George


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Have you rebooted since installing the updates?
>
> Previous conversations about that error:
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...ring=d& hl=en
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Geo B wrote:
> > Since installing the 11 2/12 Vista updates, I now get the message with
> > error
> > 80080005. Anyone else having this problem and offer any solution?
>
>

George, please see this related KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910337

> ...Talked to Dell support and they claim that it does check for
> updates and there are not any currently available for my PC

Dell Support's explanation just doesn't hold water IMHO.

> ...Let you know status by EOD next Tuesday when there are
> likely updates available.

The next round of *scheduled* security-related updates will be offered on 11
Mar-08, George. MS can and does issue non-security related updates at any
time.

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The above notwithstanding, you may wish to...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Geo B wrote:
> Yes, I re-booted and tried to check for updates. After checking, I get the
> message that Windows cannot check for updates and gives me the error code
> 80080005. Talked to Dell support and they claim that it does check for
> updates and there are not any currently available for my PC. Supposedly,
> when there are updates, I s/b able to get the updates. We shall see
> although I am not that optimistic. You would think Microsoft would give a
> better message. Let you know status by EOD next Tuesday when there are
> likely updates available.
>
>> Have you rebooted since installing the updates?
>>
>> Previous conversations about that error:
>> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...ring=d& hl=en
>> --
>> Geo B wrote:
>>> Since installing the 11 2/12 Vista updates, I now get the message with
>>> error
>>> 80080005. Anyone else having this problem and offer any solution?

This issue can be caused by the following factors:

1. The Windows Update service has been stopped.
2. Corrupted Windows Update Temporary folder.
3. Incorrect Internet connection settings.

We will address some of the more common causes of this issue. It is
important that we attempt to connect to the Windows Update web site after
each step to confirm whether the resolution has worked. This will prevent us
from having to proceed with additional troubleshooting steps and provide us
with valuable feedback to further develop our support resolutions for you and
our future customers. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

NOTE: Some third party programs can also affect the Windows Update service.
If you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet
or web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet
connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I
recommend we temporarily disable or shut them down and then try accessing the
Windows Update site later. Please be sure to enable them again after
completing the update process.

Step 1: Verify the relevant Windows Update services
=======================================
1. Click "Start", click "Run", type "services.msc" (without quotation marks)
in the open box and click "OK".
2. Double click the service "Background Intelligent Transfer Service".
3. Click on the "General" tab; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic"
or "Manual". Then please click the "Start" button under "Service Status" to
start the service.

4. Please repeat the above steps with another service:

Automatic Updates

You can also temporarily stop these services, restart the computer, and then
start these services again. If one of the two services is missing, please let
me know.

Let’s now try Windows Update again and see if the issue has been resolved.
Please let us know if this step has resolved your issue. If it has not lets
proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Rename the Windows Update Softwaredistribution folder
================================================
One possible cause is that the temporary folder for Windows Update contains
corrupted files. This step will help us clear the Windows Update Temporary
folder “SoftwareDistribution�, which contains Windows Update History data
(DataStore.edb file), downloaded updates’ installation files, and other
Windows Update components' files. After renaming this folder, it will be
re-created automatically with most files, except the Windows Update History
data and downloaded updates’ installation files.

1. Click "Start", "Run", type: "cmd" (without quotations) and press "Enter".
Please run the following command in the open window.

Net stop WuAuServ

2. Click "Start", "Run", type: "%windir%" (without quotations) and press
"Enter".
3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.
4. Click "Start", "Run", type: "cmd" (without quotations) and press "Enter".
Please run the following command in the open window.

Net start WuAuServ

Note: After resolving this Windows Update issue, please feel free to delete
the Sdold file. However, if you would like to keep the Windows Update History
data, please copy the DataStore.edb file under C:\Windows\Sdold\DataStore,
and paste it to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore.

Let’s now try Windows Update again and see if the issue has been resolved.
Please let us know if this step has resolved your issue. If it has not lets
proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Rename CatRoot2 folder
========================
1. Click "Start", "Run", type: "notepad C:\remove.bat" (without quotations)
and press Enter. Choose "Yes" when you are prompted.
2. Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
window.

net stop CryptSvc
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start CryptSvc

3. After you paste the above commands, please close the "Notepad" window.
Choose "Yes" when you are prompted to save the file.
4. Click "Start", "Run", type: "C:\remove.bat" (without quotations) and
press "Enter" to run the commands that were pasted.