Windows Update (Vista) won't download

I have Windows Vista Ultimate w/ service pack 1. every time i check for
updates and try to download them, the update manager says it's downloading,
but the progress bar remains at zero no matter how long i leave it be.
whenever i go to turn on or off the computer, it tries to configure the
updates that it failed to install. i think this started happening about a
month ago right after i downloaded a bunch of updates. right after i
downloaded them, my anti-virus found a threat. i took care of it, rebooted,
and the computer crashed. after a system restore, the update manager hasn't
been able to download. there is no error codes or anything, it just fails to
receive anything from microsoft. everything else works just fine. if you can
help, it would be much appreciated.

> ...my anti-virus found a threat. i took care of it, rebooted,
> and the computer crashed.

You probably have much more work to do.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~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/


Jefe wrote:
> I have Windows Vista Ultimate w/ service pack 1. every time i check for
> updates and try to download them, the update manager says it's
> downloading,
> but the progress bar remains at zero no matter how long i leave it be.
> whenever i go to turn on or off the computer, it tries to configure the
> updates that it failed to install. i think this started happening about a
> month ago right after i downloaded a bunch of updates. right after i
> downloaded them, my anti-virus found a threat. i took care of it,
> rebooted,
> and the computer crashed. after a system restore, the update manager
> hasn't
> been able to download. there is no error codes or anything, it just fails
> to
> receive anything from microsoft. everything else works just fine. if you
> can
> help, it would be much appreciated.