Vista - Vista SP2 Update Problem - Loophole

Hi everyone.


I just installed the Vista SP2 via Windows Update and now it is like my computer is in a sort of "loop-hole". I cannot check for new updates (see attachment "Update 1").


When I shutdown/restart my computer now, a "Configuring Updates" appears. When I turn the computer back on, "Installing Service Pack" appears. However, I checked my computer and the service pack DID install successfully.


Any ideas???


I checked "Windows Help & Support" and it said:

"If you receive Windows Update error 80070002 while checking for updates, you need to remove the temporary update files that Windows uses to identify updates for your computer. To remove the temporary files, stop the Windows Update service, delete the temporary update files, restart the Windows Update service, and then try to check for Windows updates again."




Following the steps it gave me did not fix the problem. These are the steps:




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To stop the Windows Update service

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
1.Click to open Administrative Tools.
2.Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3.Right-click the Windows Update service, and then click Stop.
To delete temporary update files

1.Click to open Computer.
2.Double-click the local hard disk where Windows is installed, typically drive C.
3.Double-click the Windows folder, and then double-click the SoftwareDistribution folder.
4.Double-click the DataStore folder to open it, and then delete all files and folders in the folder. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
5.Click the Back button. In the SoftwareDistribution folder, double-click the Download folder to open it, and then delete all files in the folder. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
To restart the Windows Update service

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
1.Click to open Administrative Tools.
2.Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3.Right-click the Windows Update service, and then click Start.
To see which updates are installed on the computer

Deleting temporary update files will help solve the problem, but it will also delete the history in Windows Update. You can still see which updates are installed on your computer by going to Installed Updates.
·Click to open Installed Updates.
If the problem continues after you have followed the steps above, check for updates again using the following steps. When checking for updates again, if you are offered the option to download and run the System Update Readiness Tool, do it. The System Update Readiness Tool is only offered to computers that have a condition that the tool might be able to resolve.
1.[IMG]file:///C:/Users/JOHNMU%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]Click to open Windows Update.
2.In the left pane, click Check for updates.
To run the System Update Readiness Tool manually

If you are offered the System Update Readiness Tool, but you encounter a problem using Windows Update, you can manually download and run the tool. You'll need to know the version of Windows and system type you are using.
1.Click to open System. (If you know the Windows version and system type of your computer, skip this step.)
2.You'll see your edition of Windows in the Windows edition section of the System dialog box (for example, Windows Vista Ultimate). You'll see your version of Windows in the System type section (for example, 32-bit Operating System).
3.Choose one of the following:
oIf you're using Windows Vista 32-bit version
oIf you're using Windows Vista 64-bit version
oIf you're using Windows Server 2008 32-bit version
oIf you're using Windows Server 2008 64-bit version
4.After you download the System Update Readiness Tool, restart your computer and then check for updates again.




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I use Windows Vista Home Edition 32-bit version, and so I downloaded the "System Update Readiness Tool". It ran, but it "does not apply to my system" (see attachment "Stand").




I hope I provided all the information regarding the problem.


Help is very appreciated.


Thanks!

I have the same system and the exact same problems and tried all the same fixes after installing Vista SP2. Besides all the items you listed I am no longer able to access system restore without getting an error and all my previous restore points are gone. I had a perfectly running machine this morning until I checked my updates and installed SP2. Looks like my only recourse will be to wipe my drive and start over...ouch!

I am also having problems with sp2 failing. error code Error_Not _Found (0x80070490)
Also tried the readiness tool and got the same message does not apply.

UPDATE:

I noticed high levels of processor activity today and discovered that the "Windows Module Installer" was using a lot of memory (see attachment WMI1). Then, it seemed to crash and immediately restart only to crash again - and it kept reporting errors (see attachment WMI2).

So, I checked to details of the problem (see attachment WMI3), clicked "Check for Solutions Online" - and found NO solutions! It was using too much system resources, so I disabled it (through services.msc).

Also, I ran a chkdsk (scheduled to run on boot-up). It seemed to run, but the screen was blank throughout the test.

Also, I attempted to run a "sfc /scannow" via command promt with administrative privilades - but there was an error. It kept saying something about restarting to install awaiting repairs (I think it was referring ot SP2, but that already installed successfully!). Now, I'm getting a different error (see attachment sfc).

This "loop-hole" is really driving me crazy...


Anyone else experiencing these problems?

Or, even better, has anyone got a SOLUTION?


Help is appreciated!

SOLVED:

I could not access the "System Restore" funciotn, so I loaded the computer in "Safe Mode" by pressing F8 at start-up. I was then able to do the system restore.

No problems after doing it!

I installed "Standalone Service Pack" via the Microsoft Website (NOT Windows Update) and SP2 installed successfully!

I hope this helps anyone else experiencing this problem!

All i would recommend is;
1. Wait for a month or so until MS applies some more stability to SP2.
2. Do a clean install and then install SP2.

P.S.: The 2nd idea worked fine for me and 100's of my Clients.

Well, the good news was that like you I was now able to access the restore function.
The bad news was that I had no restore points listed before I had installed SP2.
Looks like this is my only remaining option.

Hi northtexas, i know its a painful job to reinstall Vista since you need to back up your stuffs. But beleive me, you will enjoy Sp2 after a clean install.

Dinesh's method is the one that I have used on both of my Vista installations. Until disks with SP2 pre-integrated are available, this is the best method. Apart from installing any drivers required for storage devices during the initial installation of Vista, no other drivers or applications should be installed, with the exception of SP1 if not already included on the Vista disk (as this is a pre-requisite for SP2).

Hi northtexas,

You might like to reinstall using the SP2 preintegrated .iso.

I did and it is running beautifully - even better and faster than before.