Vista - Vista x64 error code 80070424

I am aware that some have been able to resolve this by following advice given here, but a week later of trying and I am still unable to resolve this issue.
I have followed the advice given by Flavius in previous postings and have attached a system log.

I have established that BITS is running OK.
On checking services, I have established that Windows Modules Installer is missing, as is TrustedInstaller.exe.

As I have Acronis backup running, I have been able to copy TrustedInstaller.exe from a back up to C:\Windows\servicing and there it sits.

I did try a Vista repair, but this was not possible as my Vista DVD is SP1 and I am on SP2.

I don't want to have to do a fresh install and don't really see why I should as the issue is as a result of a previous update issued by microsoft and surely they should send out a fix to resolve this.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

If you saw my posts about damaged TrustedInstaller you should know solution described the best here:http://www.vistax64.com/1093756-post16.html
(You have to do exactly everything what is in the link)

Hi Flavius and thanks for replying.
I have tried to follow your post and have got as far as this:

Next run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges (right click on this file as administrator) and type

psexec -s -i -d regedit.exe

The cmd promt tells me the following:

regedit.exe started on DAVESPC_PC with process ID 4920.

The Registry Editor window opens with these folders;
HKEY_CURRENT _ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_USERS
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

Its the final bit I do not understand?
As it is a WinRAR file, where do I extract to?
As I have already managed to retrieve a copy of TrustedInstaller and placed in C:\Windows\Servicing do I need to do this again?
What exactly does the following mean?

Next File>>import :choose below attached *.reg file + restart

THE FIX *REG File ->http://www.vistax64.com/attachments/...dinstaller.zip

Thanks again.

This is correct runed regedit from System account but before import my fix for TrustedInstaller you have to unpack it and place anywhere -it's without any meaning where you unpack.It can be your Desktop,Document folder -your choose
When you'll run regedit from System account,navigate to File>>Import:select location where you store my unpacked *.reg file,choose it and apply

If you've already placed TrustedInstaller.exe of course you don't need repeat this step

FYI
1.I prefer packing *.reg files before hosting otherwise *.reg file may corrupt due to undefined reasons and to avoid add alternate data stream to files (ADS) during download.I hate when I run any file from the web appear message "undentified publisher" and it request confirm operation.I know there is way to workaround this,but almost nobody have appriopate settings for it.Of course there is no obstacle to import *.reg with attached ADS but constantly warning messages are disturbing.

2.When you anytime will need make Repair Install and you have Vista DVD with lower version of SP than you have installed then you have to prepare DVD with intagrated the newest SP :Sliptream Vista SP2

The best way to do that on any virtual machine -I prefer VirtualBox which serve
also x64 systems

Hi Flavius.
Just wanted to say that I did as you instructed and updates are now working.
Many thanks for your assistance.

Hi Flavius,
Thanks in advance for the help. I have followed the above instructions but when I type
psexec -s -i -d regedit.exe
in the command windows it say that "psexec" is not recognise as in internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

I have probably missed some steps. As I am not an expert with this archibugio, can you please write the answer as if you were writing it to a 1 year old baby.

Thanks!

As error message say,psexec is not default command in system.First you have to download PsTools PsTools
unpack from this Psexec.exe file and place in C:\Windows\System32.When you will do command with psexec will work

Hi Flavius,

I did already unpack PsTools with .zip and placed in C:\Windows\System32. The file name is TrustedInstaller.exe (I also placed it in C:\Windows\Servicing).

I checked if it was in the two folders for a second time and they are there.

I have just tried to type in psexec -s -i -d regedit.exe in the command box but the same message comes out. The exact message is: 'psexec' is not recognise as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

You are talking about this Psexec.exe file as if it was a file on its own but from the PsTools website it say that the PsTools Suit should have the psexec.exe included in it (this is written on the list). I also tried to unpack the file TrustedInstaller.exe (again) with no results and when I check its properties it says that is a registry file (.reg).

Sorry for the mess and thank you for the help Flavius!
Diegone

Probably nobody know what you exactly did .We'll try small steps.

1.Do you have psexec.exe in C:\Windows\System32? It should look this:


2.If answer on point 1 is "yes" run cmd.exe Start>>Search>>cmd.exe and type:

cd /d C:\Windows\System32 <enter>

and next

psexec <enter>

What then happen?

See how it look for me:

Sorry dude,

But the psexec is not in System32. I've got TrustedInstaller in System32 but not psexec. When I add TrustedInstaller a message pop out saying "The keys and values contained in C:\Windows\System32\TrustedInstaller.reg have been succesfully added to the registry." There is either a problem with the PsTool file (or the program to unpack it, even after using 7-zip)



And when I try to the cmd.exe comand that you show above the same old message comes out: "'psexec' is not recognise as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file." The file is just not there, but I've not idea why, given that I have followed the unpacking procedures that you suggested...



I have also attached a System Info.System Info Diegone.txt

I've got the feeling that the problem must be a really silly one!

Hopefully this will be clearer!
Cheers!