Error Code 646

critter

critter

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I have two updates for Excel and Word that when they go to be installed, I get an Error Code 646 and the install fails. I have tried to install with my firewall and virus scanner turned off also with no luck. I am running Vista Ultimate, 64 bit system. Any other ideas to solve this? Thanks..................critter
 

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I tried to install it. Their were 4 different downloads. 3 of the 4 would not install saying they were for 32 bit systems. the one that did install just explained what the cleaner would do and terms... Thanks

Mike
 

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    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
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    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
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It told me a Product Code must be specified. Hit any key to exit. :(
 

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    4GB
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    Geforce GTX 280 1GB 512 bit card
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    ACER 22 inch wide
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    Apevia X cruiser
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    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
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    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
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    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
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    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
I just ran your last link and I am just checking....whatever you had me do removed every update I have ever installed on my pc since I've owned it. Is this what you wanted it to do???
Mike
 

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    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX 280 1GB 512 bit card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 22 inch wide
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    Two Seagate Barracuda's at 3.0 gb's each
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    Apevia X cruiser
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Yes, what it does is to clear out any bad update and reset the update program to default.
It will hopefully fix your problem.
 

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    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
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    Asus P5Q Premium
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    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
Time will tell. Its in the process of installing all new updates. I will let you know what happens. Thanks
 

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    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9750 2.4 GHz + 125W Quad Core
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA MA790X DS4 AM2+AM2 AMD 790XUltra DurableII
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX 280 1GB 512 bit card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 22 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    Two Seagate Barracuda's at 3.0 gb's each
    Case
    Apevia X cruiser
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    junk
    Mouse
    junk
    Internet Speed
    dsl
You hit the nail on the head. Whatever you had me do fixed the problem and I would like to thanks you very much. I really appriciate your assistance with this. Now, if the 2 ati 5870 cards I ordered would show up today it would really make me happy.
Mike
 

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    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9750 2.4 GHz + 125W Quad Core
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    Gigabyte GA MA790X DS4 AM2+AM2 AMD 790XUltra DurableII
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX 280 1GB 512 bit card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER 22 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    Two Seagate Barracuda's at 3.0 gb's each
    Case
    Apevia X cruiser
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    junk
    Mouse
    junk
    Internet Speed
    dsl
Your very welcome. glad you got it fixed. :party:
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
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    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
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    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
Hi guys finally I found a solution for this error 646 ,just disconnect the network after downloading while the windows is installing if didn’t work just restart the computer and don’t connect to the internet ,go back to the windows update and press install ,because they will be already downloaded ,and it will work (vista SP2)
 

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Here's a few good threads that will help anyone with this error, but from my experience I would say, if you getting this, you should clean your pc up a bit and then re-download all previous updates first.


Then take a peek at these forum threads if ccleaner doesn't help.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vistawu/thread/6e716883-7af4-4a9f-8665-2f4dd57eee8d
error 646 - Microsoft Windows Vista Community Forums - Vistaheads
Error 646 – Windows Update Error 646 Fix
error 646 in Windows Update
 

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