Vista SP2 install error message Help

Hi, First post, so be bear with me. Running 32-bit Vista Home Premium, Installed SP1, Downloaded standalone Vista SP2 but get the following error message
ERROR_HANDLE_0X80070026 when installing, any clues?

Gary

This errors means missing some CBS subkeys and files in C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages.
Run Readiness Tool Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, and for Windows 7
This tool create CheckSur.log file in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS .Attache CheckSur.log to post

Temporarily disable your Anti-virus program and try installing it.

yep tried disabling Antivirus, but made no difference and ran the system update readiness tool, see attached log.

You have many corruptions even in WinSxS folder! There are many

Possible solution:

1.If you have Vista DVD I recommend http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
but remember your Vista DVD must be integrated with SP1 or better with SP2 to do that.See also:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/151606-vista-sp1-slipstream-installation-dvd.html
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/230249-sliptream-vista-sp2.html

2.If you don't have Vista DVD I'll devote and give you required files but you have to wait about 24 hours

3.You can also yourself try find another computer with x32 Vista and from this fill missing files what Readiness Tool report.

Your decision?

Thanks for the info form the log, can`t believe I have missing files, have always done installs etc by the book, dont fancy trying to perform a repair so if you could locate missing files that would be great. Thank you in advance.

Gazmoz said:

Thanks for the info form the log, can`t believe I have missing files, have always done installs etc by the book, dont fancy trying to perform a repair so if you could locate missing files that would be great. Thank you in advance.

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OK.Tomorrow I'll attache missing files

I'm so sorry.I tried of course reconstruct all missing files unfortunataly I can't reconstruct these ones:

(f) CSI Catalog Corrupt 0x800B0100 winsxs\Catalogs\c26d9a5209f3a5adf1fc6b8c0fb192c605e185f8a1e14b1daad3db562679449c.cat 006bbdc208b..18b88cf62a8_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20663_76f691479b4ee1f5
(f) CSI Manifest and S256H Do Not Match 0x00000000 WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2.manifest x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2
(f) CSI Manifest and S256H Do Not Match 0x00000000 WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-i..ablenetworkgraphics_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.6001.18702_none_d0b191832934e44c.manifest x86_microsoft-windows-i..ablenetworkgraphics_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.6001.18702_none_d0b191832934e44c
(f) CSI Catalog Corrupt 0x800B0100 winsxs\Catalogs\863f70f2f5a1a7374ed72119d7f4ff925b96b2748f0f5733e8789cf8240a34f2.cat 0aa343ad01a..f227049d396_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20822_2859c04a9ec5a323

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I don't have machines with this hotfixes (you must containers of WinSxS ,Servicing folders depend from update status),and I can't even guess from which one hotfix it relate.
Remains I could give you but I very doubt it will help you - it make sence only fill all missing files.So for you only leave Repair Install -sorry

EDIT

Maybe I could reconstruct above files too,but I need more information :

Prepare both logs _:

Run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges and type:

systeminfo >%userprofile%\Desktop\log1.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages
dir > %userprofile%\Desktop\log2.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\WinSxS\Catalogs
dir > %userprofile%\Desktop\log3.txt

On your desktop appear log1.txt, log2.txt and log3.txt ->pack these files and attache to post

Ok, here`s where I am at with this issue.

Decided to go down the remove Servise Pack 1 route and perform a repair install from the Vista DVD. Issue is, in the list of installed updates Sp1 KB(936330) is installed, but it does not show in the list of updates to uninstall, how can this be?

Could I copy the files from another machine for the WinSXS Folder as long as it has Service Pack 1 installed, would this work?

Or should I go for a complete re-install? if so what`s the best way?

Gazmoz said:

Ok, here`s where I am at with this issue.

Decided to go down the remove Servise Pack 1 route and perform a repair install from the Vista DVD. Issue is, in the list of installed updates Sp1 KB(936330) is installed, but it does not show in the list of updates to uninstall, how can this be?

Could I copy the files from another machine for the WinSXS Folder as long as it has Service Pack 1 installed, would this work?

Or should I go for a complete re-install? if so what`s the best way?

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Absolute best way is a re-install. you would get rid of whatever caused this in the first place. clean install always is a pain but the best.

Gazmoz said:

Ok, here`s where I am at with this issue.

Decided to go down the remove Servise Pack 1 route and perform a repair install from the Vista DVD. Issue is, in the list of installed updates Sp1 KB(936330) is installed, but it does not show in the list of updates to uninstall, how can this be?

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Answer is easy.Compare your notice with your own CheckSur.log -due to missing many files in C:\Windows\Servicing and in WinSxS folder there are missing information about installed hotfixes and service packs and thus it is.As I said before make Repair Install you have to sleapstream your Vista DVD with SP1 and SP2.Repair Install surly resolve this issue.

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Of course If anybody lazy to sleapstrem it's possible also exchange Vista DVD but not for free of course It cost about 20$.How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and product upgrades, and replace product manuals

Could I copy the files from another machine for the WinSxS Folder as long as it has Service Pack 1 installed, would this work?

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Of course it is alternative solution.Saying true I've already prepared almost all required files for you - I can't only reconstruct these 4 files.If I'll reconstruct all files should it work as well but not always

(f) CSI Catalog Corrupt 0x800B0100 winsxs\Catalogs\c26d9a5209f3a5adf1fc6b8c0fb192c605e185f8a1e14b1daad3db562679449c.cat 006bbdc208b..18b88cf62a8_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20663_76f691479b4ee1f5
(f) CSI Manifest and S256H Do Not Match 0x00000000 WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2.manifest x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2
(f) CSI Manifest and S256H Do Not Match 0x00000000 WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-i..ablenetworkgraphics_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.6001.18702_none_d0b191832934e44c.manifest x86_microsoft-windows-i..ablenetworkgraphics_31bf3856ad364e35_8.0.6001.18702_none_d0b191832934e44c
(f) CSI Catalog Corrupt 0x800B0100 winsxs\Catalogs\863f70f2f5a1a7374ed72119d7f4ff925b96b2748f0f5733e8789cf8240a34f2.cat 0aa343ad01a..f227049d396_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20822_2859c04a9ec5a323

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If you give me logs which I asked you before:

"Run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges and type:

systeminfo >%userprofile%\Desktop\log1.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages
dir > %userprofile%\Desktop\log2.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\WinSxS\Catalogs
dir > %userprofile%\Desktop\log3.txt


On your desktop appear log1.txt,log2.txt and log3.txt ->pack these files and attache to post"

I think I'll be able reconstruct these 4 files too.I must know from which one hotfix it come - unpack this hotfix won't be any problem for me.Recognising hotfixes is better way to fill missing files than comparing systems - As I said before containers these folders depends also from update status -you may have luck another system have the same file or not.

Or should I go for a complete re-install? if so what`s the best way?

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As I said before.Even if turn out unable to reconstruct all files Repair Install (through Vista DVD with integrated SP2) fully fix this issue and update system

Absolute best way is a re-install. you would get rid of whatever caused this in the first place. clean install always is a pain but the best.

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It isn't any advice.We here to rescue systems,not format them.I know the problem is hard even guys from MS Technet have serious problem with reconstructing WinSxS folder but as I said above repair install fully fix this issue but of course he has to have Vista DVD with integrated SP1 - or better with SP2

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One of problematic file -this one:

(f) CSI Manifest and S256H Do Not Match 0x00000000 WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2.manifest x86_microsoft-windows-i..timezones.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20941_en-us_81ee74959ddd17e2

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I reconstructed.To guess leave only 3 files...Logs which I asked will be very helpfull...

Hi, Tried the cmd window, but keep getting "Invalid argument/option - `gary`"
What does this mean?

Gazmoz said:

Hi, Tried the cmd window, but keep getting "Invalid argument/option - `gary`"
What does this mean?

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Something your are wrong doing -any invalid char you are using -for me it work great.We'll do another:I attached below packed Commands.bat file ->unpack this file,place it anywhere for example on your desktop run it (double click on it) then appear window console -don't close it untill appear message "press any key to continue" -This script will create on your desktop log1.txt,log2.txt,log3.txt ->attache them to post.

Hi, Thanks for the script, however it opens the cmd window, I press any key to continue and nothing happens, it just closes the window and creates no logs
dont what I am doing wrong is it me or the pc, it says in the cmd window "access denied see attached pdf file.

What the hell are you doing ?Don't modify my commands or script!You have to do exactly word by word as gave you ."%userprofile%" is system variable and system will know where is your profile!I'm especially using "%userprofile%" variable to execute logs from people independly how are their account names or paths
you
see attached image.You have to word by word my commands!

Hi Sorry I have followed your instructions to copy script to the Desktop, Double Click, hit any key to continue, I have not edited or changed the file you attached, sorry if I sound thick but this is new to me and need guiding. Sorry

Gazmoz said:

Hi Sorry I have followed your instructions to copy script to the Desktop, Double Click, hit any key to continue, I have not edited or changed the file you attached, sorry if I sound thick but this is new to me and need guiding. Sorry

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Always is the first time.you should now have on desktop required files.I'm waiting..Or do you have any extra problems with my commands?If yes describe your problem...I'm interesting what happens :huh:..if due to unindentefied reasons it don't return logs or are empty try this

Run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges (how to do see:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/181765-elevated-command-prompt.html )

and type:

systeminfo >C:\log1.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages
dir >C:\log2.txt
cd /d C:\Windows\WinSxS\Catalogs
dir > C:\log3.txt

and logs will be created directly on C:

Hi, Thanks for all the suggestion and advice on this issue but I have done a restore and re loaded everything all updates etc etc and all running as a pc should, always requiring updates always not being compatible with updates always having to search for stuff it has deleted always a right pain in the PC, as a foot note, I knew I should have bought a Mac.

Gazmoz said:

I should have bought a Mac.

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No,no.I never leave Windows and uncles Billy Gates & Steve Balmer although there are many issues with their systems :D.