Windows Vista RE: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF

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RE: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF

I have a fix for this issue. I am a computer technition and have seen it on a
lot of dell's with vista (especially ultimate). The typical problem is
missing / corrupt files in many cases this occurs at installition so a
restore is usually not helpful. This fix is for these cases where the problem
is occuring on new machines / fresh installations of vista. First manually
download & install, "Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable
Package" from microsoft. Then reinstall the windows installer package. In
some cases you may have to patch the framework with .net framework SP1. I
hope this helps some of you but i'm sure will not be a solution for all.
Regards,
Daryl

"Paul" wrote:

> I've recently been receiving the following error message in Vista:
>
> Windows could not search for updates:
>
> Error code found 8000FFF
>
> I've disabled all firewalls and still get this message. I have disabled all
> spyware as well. I can't think of what the problem could be. Can someone
> help? Thanks.
>
>
 
Re: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF

Re: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF


this particular issue does genuinely appear to be a software problem.
However there is some evidence to suggest its a hardware problem.
First, there are no articles about this issue on Microsoft's support
website, nor on Sony's website. If you ever encounter a problem and
cant see a tech-note that suggests that you are experiencing something
unique and it could be hardware.
When i was attempting to apply updates and install software, the
process was going super slow, at least 10x slower than normal. I went
into TasK Manager and showed processes from all users. 50% of the CPU
time is being consumed by a process called "Error Reporting Tool". It
is possible that some of the internal hardware is experincing some sort
of glitch and causing error logs to be generated.
The tech support people will always deny its a hardware problem until
the end since its much more expensive for them to replace hardware than
make you update software. Just because the tech says its not hardware,
dont beleive them.


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Re: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF

Re: Windows update Error code 8000FFFF


I just registered to say thanks for posting this solution to error code
8000FFF. It worked.

I bought a new Portege Vista laptop with a load of pre installed crap
installed from Toshiba and the error code appeared after I uninstalled
the applications. I suspect Norton was the culprit.


> > "T2" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 1. Click on Start and in the Search box type in regedit.
> > > >
> > > > 2. A new program will be listed in the same window. Now right
click the
> > > > regedit program and then select the option run as
administrator.
> > > >
> > > > 3. Now go into HKEY_Local_Machine\COMPONENTS and check if these
three values exist under
> > > > the COMPONENTS key:
> > > >
> > > > PendingXmldentifier
> > > > NextQueueEntryIndex
> > > > AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving
> > > >
> > > > 5. Providing they do exist, then delete the three above values.
> > > >
> > > > 6. Restart the computer, and Windows Update should now be
working fine.
> > > >
> > > > T2


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