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  1. 23 Mar 2009 #1


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    error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Hello experts,

    I have ASUS Essentio mini-pc with Windows Vista Home Premium x64 installed.
    I did run virus checker, spy checker, several registry cleaners.
    I spent a week on it , as well Microsoft support logged in for an hour.
    I did run the batch file re-registering DLL's.
    The original error 80070424 is gone since I run the "ErrorFix" utility.

    My recovery CD form the manufacturer is only to wipe out all what I have installed and reload the "vanilla" system. Windows repair option is not available.
    This is for me out of question, to many programs are installed on my system.

    Here is the problem I think:
    Windows installer is missing,
    Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable installation fails. error code 1603
    "Windows update" does not work, error code: 80040154

    Questions
    1. Is there any way to restore the Windows Installer files ?
    2. Upgrading to Windows Vista Ultimate version will fix the missing files ?

    Any other suggestions?

    TIA
    Frank


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  2. 26 Mar 2009 #2


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Try this Error message when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates: 0x80070424
    and this:An update is available to fix a Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) crash on a Windows Vista-based computer

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  3. 27 Mar 2009 #3


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Thanks Flavius for the tips. Followed up on it, no change.
    Some correction to my original mail.
    Windows installer file is NOT missing, it was just a hidden one.
    I can install any software that does not require "Windows intaller / Windows update"
    Error code: 80040154 or installer error 1605

    Mcrosoft ran OneCare - no error.
    If I buy and insall a higher version of Vista upgrade like Vista Ultimate , will this fix whatever is messed up?
    TIA
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  4. 28 Mar 2009 #4
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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Quote Originally Posted by fjc View Post
    Thanks Flavius for the tips. Followed up on it, no change.
    Some correction to my original mail.
    Windows installer file is NOT missing, it was just a hidden one.
    I can install any software that does not require "Windows intaller / Windows update"
    Error code: 80040154 or installer error 1605

    Mcrosoft ran OneCare - no error.
    If I buy and insall a higher version of Vista upgrade like Vista Ultimate , will this fix whatever is messed up?
    TIA
    Frank
    Hi,

    Its may be the problem with windows defender. Go to

    Contol Panel -> Administration Tools -> Services -> Windows Defender, right-click, select properties, changed Automatic to Disabled

    Let me know the status

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  5. 28 Mar 2009 #5


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Hello,
    I disabled windows defender, rebooted - no change.
    BTW I did run earlier windows defender - no error found.

    New discovery:
    Form elevated command ( admin ) prompt:
    sfc /scannow - does not work !
    Error : "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"
    Bummer, new way to look at the Windows Update problem.


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  6. 28 Mar 2009 #6
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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Quote Originally Posted by fjc View Post
    Hello,
    I disabled windows defender, rebooted - no change.
    BTW I did run earlier windows defender - no error found.

    New discovery:
    Form elevated command ( admin ) prompt:
    sfc /scannow - does not work !
    Error : "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"
    Bummer, new way to look at the Windows Update problem.


    Frank
    Type services.msc in command prompt. Let me know the result.

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  7. 29 Mar 2009 #7


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Quote Originally Posted by fjc View Post
    Hello,
    New discovery:
    Form elevated command ( admin ) prompt:
    sfc /scannow - does not work !
    Error : "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"
    Bummer, new way to look at the Windows Update problem.
    Check you have services Windows Modules Installer and Windows Installer set to MANUAL and runned if not try manually run these services if still no help try reinstall Windows Installer Windows Installer 4.5 is available
    and try to fix Windows Moduleles Installer service (look here how to do that)

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  8. 29 Mar 2009 #8


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Hm.. I don't have Windows Modules Installer on the list of services !

    However the following exe files are available:
    C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-trustedinstaller_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18000_none_ed2bcf0805842731\TrustedInstaller.exe
    C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-trustedinstaller_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16609_none_eb4e92fc08557a4f\Windows Modules Installer
    C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-trustedinstaller_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20734_none_ebb2be91218fef39\Windows Modules Installer
    ??



    Thanks

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  9. 29 Mar 2009 #9


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    Quote Originally Posted by fjc View Post
    Hm.. I don't have Windows Modules Installer on the list of services !
    Thanks
    Very bad.You have import fix for TrustedInstaller -look link what I gave you in my previous post (There is very similar problem)

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  10. 29 Mar 2009 #10


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    Re: error code: 80040154 - Windows update fails

    HI, I followed up on your links.

    Imported the trustedinstaller.reg file successfully.
    After reboot the Windows Modules Installer is still not on the service list.

    The Windows Installer 4.5 failed, error message:
    "The update does not apply to your system"
    ( Windows6.0-KB942288-v2-x64.msu )

    Thank you.

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