Try installing the oldest update first, and do it one at a time to see if that works. I had a similar issue where the Troubleshooter in Control Panel didn't work, installing the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) didn't work, and finally just installing each one, one at a time, while a pain in the ass actually got the 4 updates that were failing to. Try installing the oldest update first, and do it one at a time to see if that works. I had a similar issue where the Troubleshooter in Control Panel didn't work, installing the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) didn't work, and finally just installing each one, one at a time, while a pain in the ass actually got the 4 updates that were failing to. To reset the Windows Update components automatically, click the Fix it button or link. Click Run in the File Download dialog box, and then follow the steps in the Fix it wizard. For further information, visit the below mentioned link. Whenever I try to install Windows 8 Release Preview, I get the following error: Your PC's CPU isn't compatible with Windows 8 video help post reply read more I GET ERROR CODE 80070003 WINDOWS UPDATE RAN INTO A PROBLEM.
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Hi,
I have a friend's Windows 7 machine which has started to show 80070BC9 when trying to install Windows updates. I believe this refers to a 'pending update' which needs to be completed before other updates can follow (normally after a reboot). Not just updates are affected, as I can't install other software, such as the Windows Update Agent or AV software. The nearest KB article I can find is http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968440, which seems to match the symptoms exactly. However, I have followed the instructions to the letter, but to no avail.
I believe the issue relates to .Net3.5 SP1, as patch MS11-028 (security update for the .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and on Windows Server 2008 R2: April 12, 2011) won't install, but .Net4 will. So, I suspect anything which relies on .Net3.5 SP1 will get stuck in the same way, waiting for this prerequisite patch to install (whatever it is).
I have tried the .Net cleanup tool and the reset Windows Update tool, neither fixing the problem.
So I need some way of identifying the precise patch which is failing to complete installation and either force it to complete or remove it from the pending queue.
I get the following in my CBS.log..
2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Scavenge: Begin CSI Store2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CSI 00001128Pending transaction content must be resolved, cannot begin another transaction yet2011-05-03 00:57:22, Error CSI 00001129 (F) E_UNEXPECTED #475197# from Windows::COM::CComponentStore::InternalTransact(..)[gle=0x8000ffff]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Error CSI 0000112a@2011/5/2:23:57:22.675 (F) d:w7rtmbasewcpcomponentstorecomstore.cpp(4389): Error E_UNEXPECTED originated in function Windows::COM::CComponentStore::InternalTransact expression: ((HRESULT)0x8000FFFFL)[gle=0x80004005]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Error CSI 0000112b (F) E_UNEXPECTED #475195# from Windows::ServicingAPI::CCSITransaction::ICSITransaction_Commit(Flags = 22 (0x00000016), pSink = NULL, disp = 0, coldpatching = FALSE)[gle=0x8000ffff]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Error CSI 0000112c (F) E_UNEXPECTED #475194# 350954 us from Windows::ServicingAPI::CCSITransaction_ICSITransaction::Commit(flags = 0x00000016, pSink = NULL, disp = 0)[gle=0x8000ffff]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Scavenge: Failed to commit scavenging of CSI store. [HRESULT = 0x8000ffff - Unknown Error]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CSI 0000112d@2011/5/2:23:57:22.949 CSI Transaction @0x1bb2cb0 destroyed2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Warning: Failed to scavenge CSI store. [HRESULT = 0x8000ffff - Unknown Error]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Reboot mark refs: 02011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Warning: Failed while executing service idle processing. [HRESULT = 0x8000ffff - Unknown Error]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Warning: Failed to execute service idle processing. Error code: 0X8000ffff [HRESULT = 0x8000ffff - Unknown Error]2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Idle processing thread terminated normally2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Ending the TrustedInstaller main loop.2011-05-03 00:57:22, Info CBS Starting TrustedInstaller finalization.2011-05-03 00:57:23, Info CBS Ending TrustedInstaller finalization.
And this in the Windows Update Log..
2011-05-03 00:47:22:572 348 414 Agent WARNING: Failed to evaluate Installed rule, updateId = {4AEB5277-44B1-4E7E-B626-6A1FF1168ECC}.100, hr =80070BC92011-05-03 00:47:22:577 348 414 Handler FATAL: UH: 0x80070bc9: EvaluateApplicability failed in CCbs::EvaluateApplicability2011-05-03 00:47:22:577 348 414 Agent WARNING: Failed to evaluate Installable rule, updateId = {4AEB5277-44B1-4E7E-B626-6A1FF1168ECC}.100, hr = 80070BC92011-05-03 00:47:22:582 348 414 Handler FATAL: UH: 0x80070bc9: EvaluateApplicability failed in CCbs::EvaluateApplicability2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {56D5FC3D-9AC8-44F1-A248-8C397A24D02F}.100 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {A4BB78AF-4016-4769-A96A-08032EFC03B7}.102 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {5DA03162-868E-4567-80A2-D046B3FB1B09}.100 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {192F27E2-8057-4115-9069-D62B36E5142B}.104 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {3E5D82CD-DE97-428C-AB60-AA22B048C083}.105 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Added update {184B5E1C-C411-408E-BAEF-A750A77B7715}.105 to search result2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent * Found 6 updates and 61 categories in search; evaluated appl. rules of 868 out of 1376 deployed entities2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent *********2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent ** END ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]2011-05-03 00:47:22:656 348 414 Agent *************2011-05-03 00:47:22:661 348 414 Report REPORT EVENT: {B9B9CFC1-8BD6-4F7C-83CB-EB3452BA6FF4} 2011-05-03 00:47:12:733+0100 1 161 106 {192F27E2-8057-4115-9069-D62B36E5142B} 104 80070bc9 AutomaticUpdatesWuApp Failure Content Download Error: Download failed.2011-05-03 00:47:22:661 348 880 AU >>## RESUMED ## AU: Search for updates [CallId = {EF181B22-0A40-484A-83B8-B51EA70C235F}]2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU # 6 updates detected2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU #########2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU ## END ## AU: Search for updates [CallId = {EF181B22-0A40-484A-83B8-B51EA70C235F}]2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU #############2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU No featured updates notifications to show2011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU Setting AU scheduled install time to 2011-05-03 02:00:002011-05-03 00:47:22:662 348 880 AU Successfully wrote event for AU health state:02011-05-03 00:47:22:667 348 414 Report CWERReporter::HandleEvents - WER report upload completed with status 0x82011-05-03 00:47:22:667 348 414 Report WER Report sent: 7.3.7600.16385 0x80070bc9 192F27E2-8057-4115-9069-D62B36E5142B Download 106 Unmanaged2011-05-03 00:47:22:667 348 414 Report CWERReporter finishing event handling. (00000000)2011-05-03 00:47:22:680 348 880 AU Successfully wrote event for AU health state:02011-05-03 00:47:22:682 348 11ec AU Getting featured update notifications. fIncludeDismissed = true2011-05-03 00:47:22:682 348 11ec AU No featured updates available.2011-05-03 00:47:27:661 348 414 Report CWERReporter finishing event handling. (00000000)2011-05-03 01:05:10:934 348 174 AU Getting featured update notifications. fIncludeDismissed = true2011-05-03 01:05:10:934 348 174 AU No featured updates available.
Your collective help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Error Code 80070bc9 Windows 8.1
Boot your to Safe Mode
In command prompt and execute this command fsutil resource setautoreset true c:
C:WINDOWSsystem32>>cd %SystemRoot%System32SMIStoreMachineC:WINDOWSSystem32SMIStoreMachine>>attrib -s -h *
C:WINDOWSSystem32SMIStoreMachine>>del *.blf
C:WINDOWSSystem32SMIStoreMachine>>del *.regtrans-ms
C:WINDOWSsystem32SMIStoreMachine>>cd %SystemRoot%System32configTxR
C:WINDOWSSystem32configTxR>>attrib -s -h *
C:WINDOWSSystem32configTxR>>del /q *
Reboot your PC and windows update again.
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This tutorial contains several methods to fix Windows Update Problems in Windows 7/8/8.1 & Server 2008/2012 OS. In many cases, even in fresh Windows installations, the Windows Update is not working as expected, or it stuck when checking for updates or it displays several errors whenever you try to search for the available updates.
In such cases your system may become slow or unresponsive, because the Windows Update service (svchost.exe) causes high CPU usage. The Windows Update service is an essential feature in all Windows versions, because it is needed to provide all the available important and optional updates needed for the proper Windows operation and security.
The Windows Update problems often occur on Windows 7 or Vista based computers and in most cases, the errors are caused without any obvious reason and without a permanent solution to fix them from Microsoft. For all these reasons, I decided to write this troubleshooting guide, with the most efficient methods to resolve Windows Update problems on Windows 8.1, 8, 7 & Server 2008 or Server 2012.
Problems-Symptoms that are solved with this guide:
Windows Update is checking for updates forever.
Windows Update stuck/freezes.
Windows Update cannot find new updates.
Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running.
Windows Update occurred an Unknown error: Code 8007000E
How to Solve Windows Update Issues on Windows 7/8/8.1 & Server 2008/2012
Important:
1. Before proceeding to apply the methods below, in order to troubleshoot Window Update problems, make sure that the Date and Time settings are correct on your system.
2. Try the following trick: Change the Windows Update settings from 'Install updates automatically' to 'Never check for updates (not recommended)' & restart your system, After restart set the update settings back to 'Install updates automatically'and then check for updates. If this trick fails then set the Windows Update Settings to 'Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them' and then check for updates again.
3. If you have performed a fresh Windows 7 or Server 2008 installation, install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, before you continue.
4.Make sure that your computer is clean from viruses and malware. To accomplish this task you can use this Malware Scan and Removal Guide to check and remove viruses or/and malicious programs that may be running on your computer.
Method 1. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folder. Method 2. Install the KB3102810 security Update. Method 3. Install the latest Update Rollup. Method 4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Method 5. FIX Corrupted System Files and Services (SFC). Method 6: FIX Windows corruption errors with the System Update Readiness tool (DISM).Error Code 80070bc9 Windows 7
Method 7: Update Windows by using the WSUS Offline Update tool. Method 1. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folderThe Windows Update Store folder (commonly known as 'SoftwareDistribution' folder), is the location where Windows stores the downloaded updates.
-If the SoftwareDistribution folder becomes corrupted then it causes problems with Windows Update. So, one of the most efficient solutions to resolve problems with Windows Update, is to recreate the SoftwareDistribution folder. To do that:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.
3. Right click on Windows Update service and select Stop.
4. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:Windows folder.
5. Select and Delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.*
(Click Continue at 'Folder Access Denied' window).
* Note: The next time that the Windows Update will run, a new empty SoftwareDistribution folder will be automatically created by Windows to store updates.
6. Restart your computer and then try to check for updates.
Method 2. Install the KB3102810 (KB3102812) security Update.I have seen many times, that Windows Update is checking for updates forever (stuck) without finding updates, even in fresh Windows 8, 7 or Vista installations. Thankfully, Microsoft has released a security update to resolve the 'Installing and searching for updates is slow and CPU utilization is high' issue. To apply the fix:
Windows 8 Update Error Code 80070bc9
Step 1. Install Internet Explorer 11. *
* Note: This step is applied only to a fresh Windows 7 or Windows 2008 installation. If Internet Explorer 11 is already installed on your system, then skip this step and continue to step 2 below.
1. Download and install Internet Explorer 11 according to your OS version.
2. Restart your computer.
Step 2. Install the KB3102810 Update.
1. Download – but do not install it yet – the following security update according to your OS version, to your computer:
- Windows 7 & Server 2008:KB3102810
- Windows 8.1 & Server 2012:KB31028102
2. After the download, restart your computer.
3. After the restart, immediately install the security update, otherwise the installation hangs.
4. After the installation, restart your computer.
Step 3. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder.
1. Follow the steps in Method-1 and delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.
2. Restart your computer.
2. Navigate to Windows Update and check for updates. Then, let it run at-least half to one hour. If you 're lucky, Windows will find all available updates.
The Windows Update Rollups, in most cases can fix issues with Windows Update. But before installing the latest Windows update rollup, first change the way that Windows install updates to 'Never check for updates (not recommended'. To do that:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: wuapp.exe and press Enter.
3. Select Change settings on the left.
4. Set Never check for updates (not recommended).
6. Proceed and download the latest Windows Update rollup for your system, but don't install it (yet).
7. After the download, restart your computer.
8. After restart, then proceed and install the downloaded rollup.
9. Check for updates.
Microsoft offered the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool, in order to fix problems with Windows Update. Kies update mac.
1. Download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, according to your Windows Version in order to reset the Windows Update components.
* Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058
2. Restart your computer.
3. Check for updates.
The next method to solve Windows Update problems is to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool in order to fix Windows' corrupted files and services. To do that:
1. Open an elevated command prompt:
- Right click at Windows start button and select Command Prompt (Admin)
2. Try the following trick: Change the Windows Update settings from 'Install updates automatically' to 'Never check for updates (not recommended)' & restart your system, After restart set the update settings back to 'Install updates automatically'and then check for updates. If this trick fails then set the Windows Update Settings to 'Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them' and then check for updates again.
3. If you have performed a fresh Windows 7 or Server 2008 installation, install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, before you continue.
4.Make sure that your computer is clean from viruses and malware. To accomplish this task you can use this Malware Scan and Removal Guide to check and remove viruses or/and malicious programs that may be running on your computer.
Method 1. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folder. Method 2. Install the KB3102810 security Update. Method 3. Install the latest Update Rollup. Method 4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Method 5. FIX Corrupted System Files and Services (SFC). Method 6: FIX Windows corruption errors with the System Update Readiness tool (DISM).Error Code 80070bc9 Windows 7
Method 7: Update Windows by using the WSUS Offline Update tool. Method 1. Force Windows to re-create the Windows Update Store folderThe Windows Update Store folder (commonly known as 'SoftwareDistribution' folder), is the location where Windows stores the downloaded updates.
-If the SoftwareDistribution folder becomes corrupted then it causes problems with Windows Update. So, one of the most efficient solutions to resolve problems with Windows Update, is to recreate the SoftwareDistribution folder. To do that:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.
3. Right click on Windows Update service and select Stop.
4. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:Windows folder.
5. Select and Delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.*
(Click Continue at 'Folder Access Denied' window).
* Note: The next time that the Windows Update will run, a new empty SoftwareDistribution folder will be automatically created by Windows to store updates.
6. Restart your computer and then try to check for updates.
Method 2. Install the KB3102810 (KB3102812) security Update.I have seen many times, that Windows Update is checking for updates forever (stuck) without finding updates, even in fresh Windows 8, 7 or Vista installations. Thankfully, Microsoft has released a security update to resolve the 'Installing and searching for updates is slow and CPU utilization is high' issue. To apply the fix:
Windows 8 Update Error Code 80070bc9
Step 1. Install Internet Explorer 11. *
* Note: This step is applied only to a fresh Windows 7 or Windows 2008 installation. If Internet Explorer 11 is already installed on your system, then skip this step and continue to step 2 below.
1. Download and install Internet Explorer 11 according to your OS version.
2. Restart your computer.
Step 2. Install the KB3102810 Update.
1. Download – but do not install it yet – the following security update according to your OS version, to your computer:
- Windows 7 & Server 2008:KB3102810
- Windows 8.1 & Server 2012:KB31028102
2. After the download, restart your computer.
3. After the restart, immediately install the security update, otherwise the installation hangs.
4. After the installation, restart your computer.
Step 3. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder.
1. Follow the steps in Method-1 and delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.
2. Restart your computer.
2. Navigate to Windows Update and check for updates. Then, let it run at-least half to one hour. If you 're lucky, Windows will find all available updates.
The Windows Update Rollups, in most cases can fix issues with Windows Update. But before installing the latest Windows update rollup, first change the way that Windows install updates to 'Never check for updates (not recommended'. To do that:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: wuapp.exe and press Enter.
3. Select Change settings on the left.
4. Set Never check for updates (not recommended).
6. Proceed and download the latest Windows Update rollup for your system, but don't install it (yet).
7. After the download, restart your computer.
8. After restart, then proceed and install the downloaded rollup.
9. Check for updates.
Microsoft offered the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool, in order to fix problems with Windows Update. Kies update mac.
1. Download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, according to your Windows Version in order to reset the Windows Update components.
* Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058
2. Restart your computer.
3. Check for updates.
The next method to solve Windows Update problems is to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool in order to fix Windows' corrupted files and services. To do that:
1. Open an elevated command prompt:
- Right click at Windows start button and select Command Prompt (Admin)
2. In the command window, type the following command and press Enter.
- SFC /SCANNOW
3. Wait and do not use your computer until SFC tool checks and fixes the corrupted system files or services.
4. When SFC tool finishes, reboot your computer and check for Updates.
The System Update Readiness tool is a Microsoft tool that can fix Windows corruption errors.
Windows 7, Vista&Server 2008:
1. Download and save to your desktop the System Update Readiness tool according to your Windows version.
2. Double click to install the downloaded file (e.g. Windows6.1-KB947821-v34-x86.msu).
3. When the installation is completed, restart your computer and try to install Windows Updates.
Windows 8, 8.1 & Server 2012:
1. Right click at Windows start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:
- Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
3. Be patient until DISM repairs component store. Photoshop cc full free.
4. When the operation is completed, you should be informed that the component store corruption was repaired.
5. Close command prompt window and restart your computer.
6. Check for updates.
1. Download the latest version of WSUS Offline Update utility.
2. After the download, extract the 'wsusoffline.zip' file.
3. From the 'wususoffline' folder, double click at UpdateGenerator.exe application.
4. At Windows tab, select the Windows Edition, that you are using.
5. Press the Start button.
Error Code 80070bc9 Windows 8.1
6. Be patient until the WSUS Offline Update utility downloads all the available updates.
7. When the download is completed, open the client folder (wsusofflineclient) and double click at 'UpdateInstaller.exe' application.
8. Place a check at 'Automatic reboot and recall' checkbox.
Windows 8.1 Update Error Code 80070bc9
9. Finally press the Start button and be patient until the WSUS Offline Update installer, installs the downloaded updates to your system.
That's it! Which method worked for you?
Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about your experience. Please like and share this guide to help others.
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