Vista - Vista Update Readiness Tool

**littlebity** · 05-29-2009

I thought this might help people who are having problems updating Vista.

Code:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

Here`s a discription of what it does :

Quote:

This article describes the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista-based computers and for Windows Server 2008-based computers. Microsoft released the System Update Readiness Tool to resolve certain conditions that could cause installing updates and other software not to work. You do not have to manually run this tool. This tool is offered automatically through Windows Update to computers that have a condition that the tool could resolve.

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After you download the System Update Readiness Tool, it runs a onetime scan for inconsistencies that might prevent future servicing operations. This scan typically takes less than 15 minutes to run. However, the tool might take significantly longer on some computers. The Windows Update progress bar is not updated during the scan, and progress seems to stop at 60% complete for some time. This behavior is expected. The scan is still running and you should not cancel the update.

Hope this helps someone

**Burp** · 05-29-2009

That link is broken. Obviously the double http, but more than that. WHen i type it into my browser correctly it comes up page not found. I have tried Page Not Found. and Page Not Found. and both open up to a page, Get Free Tech Support, with the message Unable to find a page at this address.

EDIT: lol when I typed the addy's the site automatically link them: the addy's I tried are (without the http) support.microsoft.com/kb/947821#applies to, and support.microsoft.com/kb/947821.

**littlebity** · 05-29-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Burp

That link is broken. Obviously the double http, but more than that. WHen i type it into my browser correctly it comes up page not found. I have tried Page Not Found. and Page Not Found. and both open up to a page, Get Free Tech Support, with the message Unable to find a page at this address.

EDIT: lol when I typed the addy's the site automatically link them: the addy's I tried are (without the http) support.microsoft.com/kb/947821#applies to, and support.microsoft.com/kb/947821.

Sorry Burp , If you type the above in it will take you there

**Burp** · 05-30-2009

Well so it does. How weird, yesterday it didn't. Well in any event, thank you.

Edit: LOL

, click Control Panel, and then click Security.
Under Windows Update, click Check for updates.

Important This update is offered on Windows Update only to computers that have a condition that the tool could resolve.

If I COULD check for updates, I wouldn't have a problem, you see, CHECKING for the updates, as well as downloading them, is where I'm stuck. Code 80072efd, and yes I've done the things they suggest for that as well with no luck. Thanks anyways, hope it does help others though. I'll keep keep searching.......

**littlebity** · 05-30-2009

You`re welcome Burp...did you download it?

Quote:

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

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Download the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista (KB947821) package now. (Download details: System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [April 2009])

Good luck

**dinesh** · 05-30-2009

Thanks for the info littlebity.

**Burp** · 05-31-2009

LOL Littlebity, you keep trying to help me and I keep being to stupid. I didn't scroll all the way down that page the first time.

Now I see what it is, yes, I had tried it, but just for grins I tried it again. It says it is still not my problem. I have a 80072efd error, if you want more info check this thread out, what with the SP2 coming out, it got buried quickly: http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/229098-windows-update-error-80072efd.html

EDIT: Oh, and thank you for trying to get me to understand how to follow a link. I'm usually NOT this stupid lol.

EDIT2: LOL it took me forever to find the rep button, it's not been my week........

**littlebity** · 05-31-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Burp

LOL Littlebity, you keep trying to help me and I keep being to stupid. I didn't scroll all the way down that page the first time.

Now I see what it is, yes, I had tried it, but just for grins I tried it again. It says it is still not my problem. I have a 80072efd error, if you want more info check this thread out, what with the SP2 coming out, it got buried quickly: http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/229098-windows-update-error-80072efd.html

EDIT: Oh, and thank you for trying to get me to understand how to follow a link. I'm usually NOT this stupid lol.

EDIT2: LOL it took me forever to find the rep button, it's not been my week........

LOL....Ok Burp...you`re welcome. I tried it on mine and I didn`t need it either.
Thanks for the link i`ll check it out

I know what you mean about feeling stupid I do that alot and i`m NOT usually that stupid either. lol..Good luck

**littlebity** · 05-31-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by dinesh

Thanks for the info littlebity.

You`re welcome dinesh

.I just hope it helps someone

bastardik · 06-01-2009

Thanks from Italy...... you ve solve my problem....

05-29-2009	#1 (permalink)
littlebity Vista Home Basic 32 bit 30 posts	Vista Update Readiness Tool I thought this might help people who are having problems updating Vista. Code: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 Here`s a discription of what it does : Quote: This article describes the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista-based computers and for Windows Server 2008-based computers. Microsoft released the System Update Readiness Tool to resolve certain conditions that could cause installing updates and other software not to work. You do not have to manually run this tool. This tool is offered automatically through Windows Update to computers that have a condition that the tool could resolve. Back to the top Update information After you download the System Update Readiness Tool, it runs a onetime scan for inconsistencies that might prevent future servicing operations. This scan typically takes less than 15 minutes to run. However, the tool might take significantly longer on some computers. The Windows Update progress bar is not updated during the scan, and progress seems to stop at 60% complete for some time. This behavior is expected. The scan is still running and you should not cancel the update. Hope this helps someone Last edited by littlebity; 05-29-2009 at 09:35 PM..
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05-29-2009	#2 (permalink)
Burp x64 x86 9 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool That link is broken. Obviously the double http, but more than that. WHen i type it into my browser correctly it comes up page not found. I have tried Page Not Found. and Page Not Found. and both open up to a page, Get Free Tech Support, with the message Unable to find a page at this address. EDIT: lol when I typed the addy's the site automatically link them: the addy's I tried are (without the http) support.microsoft.com/kb/947821#applies to, and support.microsoft.com/kb/947821.
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05-29-2009	#3 (permalink)
littlebity Vista Home Basic 32 bit 30 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Quote: Originally Posted by Burp That link is broken. Obviously the double http, but more than that. WHen i type it into my browser correctly it comes up page not found. I have tried Page Not Found. and Page Not Found. and both open up to a page, Get Free Tech Support, with the message Unable to find a page at this address. EDIT: lol when I typed the addy's the site automatically link them: the addy's I tried are (without the http) support.microsoft.com/kb/947821#applies to, and support.microsoft.com/kb/947821. Sorry Burp , If you type the above in it will take you there
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05-30-2009	#4 (permalink)
Burp x64 x86 9 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Well so it does. How weird, yesterday it didn't. Well in any event, thank you. Edit: LOL , click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click Check for updates. Important This update is offered on Windows Update only to computers that have a condition that the tool could resolve. If I COULD check for updates, I wouldn't have a problem, you see, CHECKING for the updates, as well as downloading them, is where I'm stuck. Code 80072efd, and yes I've done the things they suggest for that as well with no luck. Thanks anyways, hope it does help others though. I'll keep keep searching....... Last edited by Burp; 05-30-2009 at 07:01 PM..
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05-30-2009	#5 (permalink)
littlebity Vista Home Basic 32 bit 30 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool You`re welcome Burp...did you download it? Quote: The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center: Collapse this imageExpand this image Download the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista (KB947821) package now. (Download details: System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [April 2009]) Good luck
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05-30-2009	#6 (permalink)
dinesh Windows 7 RTM 64-bit 1,264 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Thanks for the info littlebity.
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05-31-2009	#7 (permalink)
Burp x64 x86 9 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool LOL Littlebity, you keep trying to help me and I keep being to stupid. I didn't scroll all the way down that page the first time. Now I see what it is, yes, I had tried it, but just for grins I tried it again. It says it is still not my problem. I have a 80072efd error, if you want more info check this thread out, what with the SP2 coming out, it got buried quickly: http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/229098-windows-update-error-80072efd.html EDIT: Oh, and thank you for trying to get me to understand how to follow a link. I'm usually NOT this stupid lol. EDIT2: LOL it took me forever to find the rep button, it's not been my week........
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05-31-2009	#8 (permalink)
littlebity Vista Home Basic 32 bit 30 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Quote: Originally Posted by Burp LOL Littlebity, you keep trying to help me and I keep being to stupid. I didn't scroll all the way down that page the first time. Now I see what it is, yes, I had tried it, but just for grins I tried it again. It says it is still not my problem. I have a 80072efd error, if you want more info check this thread out, what with the SP2 coming out, it got buried quickly: http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/229098-windows-update-error-80072efd.html EDIT: Oh, and thank you for trying to get me to understand how to follow a link. I'm usually NOT this stupid lol. EDIT2: LOL it took me forever to find the rep button, it's not been my week........ LOL....Ok Burp...you`re welcome. I tried it on mine and I didn`t need it either. Thanks for the link i`ll check it out I know what you mean about feeling stupid I do that alot and i`m NOT usually that stupid either. lol..Good luck
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05-31-2009	#9 (permalink)
littlebity Vista Home Basic 32 bit 30 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Quote: Originally Posted by dinesh Thanks for the info littlebity. You`re welcome dinesh .I just hope it helps someone
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06-01-2009	#10 (permalink)
bastardik vista ultimate 1 posts	Re: Vista Update Readiness Tool Thanks from Italy...... you ve solve my problem....
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