Vista Update KB947562 always Fails for Error 80242006
BigDog2k2
the istallation runs, it fails for Error 80242006.
Running:
Windows Vista SP1 (just upgraded from WinXP SP3 3 days ago)
1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo
2Gb DDr2 ram
~Disabled Firewall and Anti-Virus, Fai Error still the same
Info in CBS.log showed following error:
CBS Exec: Missing file for package:
Package_for_KB947562~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1, file: gameux.dll, source:
\\?\C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\61963a0a444142057108a87dfcbb0e26\x86_microsoft-windows-gameexplorer_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22132_none_426b7ca9da7127c6\gameux.dll. hr: 0x800f081f
Let me know if you need more info.
Thanks for anyones assistance.
TaurArian
The caller passed an update with invalid metadata to the handler
You could try clearing all the temporary internet files etc and clearing out the
softwaredistribution folder and trying again all must manually download and install the
update.
Search for a Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en
How to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in Vista -
1. Stop the Windows Update service (make sure you are logged on as an Administrator)
Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Stop.
2. Click Start, type %windir% in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
Locate and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
3. Start the Windows Update service
Start button || Control Panel ||System and Maintenance ||Administrative Tools
Double-click Services
(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.
This procedure will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Not important.
You can check which updates are installed on your computer by -
Start button || Control Panel || Programs
Under Programs and Features - click View installed updates.
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