How to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in Vista -
1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an
Administrator)
Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Stop.
2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
Locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
3. Start the Windows Update service
Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.
This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Not
important.
You can check which updates are installed on your computer by -
Start button || Control Panel || Programs
Under Programs and Features - click View installed updates.
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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008
Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
"maxkwak" wrote:
> Windows Vista. Where do I find this: Rename (or delete)
> %windir%|SoftwareDistribution <=this folder and reboot.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Vista or Vista SP1?
> > =====================
> >
> > Courtesy of TauArian:
> >
> > 8007000D - Error_invalid_data. Corruption in the Software Distribution
> > folder.
> >
> > Rename (or delete) %windir%|SoftwareDistribution <=this folder and reboot.
> > --
> > ~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/
> >
> >
> >
> > maxkwak wrote:
> > > I get error code 8007000D whin I try to load this windows update:
> > > Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Vista
> > > (KB950760)
> >
> >