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When I open up windows update it says to check for updates. when I do it says windows unable to check for updates error 8008005.I looked at installed updates and I have security update for windows vista KB950762 then it says pending.Can anyone help?

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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That's an XP update but you posted under Vista. Which OS do you have again?

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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windows vista

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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Hmmm, it's for XP,
http://www.microsoft.com/downl.....laylang=en

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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how do I get rid of it?

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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Well, pending some additional input, you can right click and hide it. However, that doesn't explain why it's appearing.

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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OK, on further review, there is a Vista KB with the same number,
http://www.microsoft.com/downl.....layLang=en

checking....

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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You can try downloading the standalone via the link above. That should make the Update disappear.

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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It says it does not apply to my system

Posted 2 months ago #

Scott

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Go to Control Panel> Programs and Features> and make sure you click on 'Installed Updates', in the upper left. Just double check to see if you already have this updated installed.

Thanks.

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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I don't get it .It says there are no updates installed on computer.I open windows update and go to installed updates and there are a ton of them.

Posted 2 months ago #

whs

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KB950762 is a security update that dates from june10, 08. There is a free MS help and support tel. number mentioned in this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950762/en-us Maybe you want to check with them.

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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Thank you Whs I called microsoft for four hours.Still not fixed.

Posted 2 months ago #

raphoenix

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hurtingbad,

Click on link and perform test.
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag/
Post back results of test.

This is a MS issue.

You won't get any help from MS unless you (Demand) India Support site.

They are good and more understanding than US Redmond site which is closed as usual.
Edit: US Redmond site may not be closed but will pass problem back to you or OEM.
Post Back.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)
MS Partner

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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i did the link,the last two failed,then they were fixed and validated. thanks

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

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Update still does not work error 80080005

Posted 2 months ago #

raphoenix

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hurtingbad,

That update is MORE than you and others care to know about.
Part of a larger MS policy issue.
Trust me on this one.
Edit: Cut Off Auto Updates and wait till next Tuesday and manually update off MS site.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)
MS Partner

Posted 2 months ago #

hurtingbad

Posts: 175

Whenever I manually update from Microsoft site,It says not for my system. I have tried to manually update from microsoft site 10 times.

Posted 2 months ago #

raphoenix