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Windows Vista Error Code 8000FFFF

Posted on 04/29/2010 4:55:21 AM PDT by hsmomx3

When my computer attempts updates, I get the Error Code 8000FFFF.

It means that registry values are blocking all updates.

There is a Fix It link for this but I am so skeptical because I do not understand how to correct such problems.

If you have had this problem and have downloaded the fix for this, can you let me know if it fixes this on its own?


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: lowqualitycrap; microsoft; microsofttax; vista
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Thanks!
1 posted on 04/29/2010 4:55:22 AM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: hsmomx3

I fixed all of my Vista problems permanently, by installing Windows 7 on my laptop...


2 posted on 04/29/2010 4:57:17 AM PDT by Bean Counter (The man who sits on the most exhaulted throne is still seated on his own arse, (Anon))
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This is the first problem I have had. I am just skeptical to download the fix which says to run and follow the wizard. I am afraid I might get stuck!


3 posted on 04/29/2010 4:58:39 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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It sounds like you’re stuck already.


4 posted on 04/29/2010 5:01:53 AM PDT by MichiganConservative (A government big enough to do unto the people you don't like will get to doing unto you soon enough.)
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Yep, because I am hesitant to download and follow instructions. I cannot believe it could be that easy.


5 posted on 04/29/2010 5:03:15 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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To: hsmomx3
There is a great fix for this, it is called Win7. Go to the DOS prompt and type /format C: Then do a clean install of Win7 pro, 64 bit if you have 2 or more cores.
6 posted on 04/29/2010 5:03:18 AM PDT by ibheath (Defy, Resist, Repeal!!!!!!!)
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To: hsmomx3

Take that error code and type it into a search at bing.com.
Then look to see if anyone had any problems installing the update.

You might also try searches with the words “problem” or “fail” or something similar.

See if anyone else had the same issue.


7 posted on 04/29/2010 5:04:31 AM PDT by MichiganConservative (A government big enough to do unto the people you don't like will get to doing unto you soon enough.)
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To: hsmomx3

Well, you could edit the registry by hand, but if you’ve never done that, you can easily mess stuff up. That’s why people like MS bundle up changes to the registry in small apps they ask people to download and run.

However, virus or other malware could be involved here somewhere.


8 posted on 04/29/2010 5:07:25 AM PDT by MichiganConservative (A government big enough to do unto the people you don't like will get to doing unto you soon enough.)
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Are you logged in?
... as the administrator ?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946414#Fixed


9 posted on 04/29/2010 5:09:17 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( - Free Men will always be armed with the Truth. - [ me ] -)
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I checked for malware and viruses and got nothing but I will have to do a full scan just to make sure.


10 posted on 04/29/2010 5:11:50 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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11 posted on 04/29/2010 5:22:49 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: MichiganConservative

I got brave and tried the automatic fix for this problem but it did not work. I still get the same error message.
I am in no way comfortable doing things with the registry, etc.


12 posted on 04/29/2010 5:34:46 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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Are you using an account with proper permissions?

Go buy an upgrade to Windows 7. Backup all your data (word processor documents, pictures, etc.). Install Windows 7. You can do an upgrade that does not wipe out all your software and data. Or you can choose to reformat and install a fresh copy.

Windows 7 is much better than Vista.


13 posted on 04/29/2010 5:42:51 AM PDT by MichiganConservative (A government big enough to do unto the people you don't like will get to doing unto you soon enough.)
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Yep, am using with proper permissions.


14 posted on 04/29/2010 5:43:53 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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Sounds like you’re not running these fixes as the administrator. Unless you’re in the Administrators group, you can’t modify the registry which is strange since the Windows Update service usually runs with administrative privileges.

I would run MalWareBytes and CCleaner to make sure your machine isn’t compromised and do a little more research on Bing/Google for answers. Hex codes usually aren’t thrown unless a memory fault has occurred, and that’s unusual with updates.


15 posted on 04/29/2010 5:44:31 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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hope this helps...
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_error_8000ffff_when_i_try_to_install_a_windows_vista_update.html

Good luck..

16 posted on 04/29/2010 5:45:29 AM PDT by herewego ( Got .45?)
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Found this solution:

Control Panel (classic view) -> Windows Update -> Review Update History, click on installed updates (blue text at the top)

Find (KB929777), right click and uninstall it. Reboot the computer.

After re-start go to Control Panel -> Check For Updates, (KB929777) should be there. If missing, download from Microsoft Updates website. Install (KB929777).

Reboot and all should be well again.

17 posted on 04/29/2010 5:52:14 AM PDT by DesertSapper (God, Family, Country . . . . . . . . . . and dead terrorists!!!)
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To: MichiganConservative
Windows 7 is much better than Vista.

True, but so are OSX and  modern unixes like Fedora 12.

Unfortunately, the user would be out of luck with installing OSX, so I would recommend Linux :-)

18 posted on 04/29/2010 6:45:18 AM PDT by zeugma (Waco taught me everything I needed to know about the character of the U.S. Government.)
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To: hsmomx3
I think you are probably suffering from dirty bits.

Take them out of your computer, hand wash them in a mild soap solution. Do not use detergent as this could permanently reverse the polarity.

Rinse, repeat, then air dry.

Once they are completely dry reinstall them. You computer should then be as good as new!

19 posted on 04/29/2010 7:59:32 AM PDT by starlifter (Sapor Amo Pullus)
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I do not have this update in my system.

I think I did something really stupid. I was messing around in the admin. settings and I was listed as the admin and do not have a password to get into anything because my computer is at home.

I changed myself from admin to regular user or whatever it was called and now I am unable to change back to admin. It asks me for a password and when I attempted to put one in, it said it was a bad password.

I do not want passwords.

I need some help getting out of that mess, too.

Thanks!


20 posted on 04/29/2010 9:26:36 AM PDT by hsmomx3 (HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO..........)
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