Windows Vista SP2 error 800F0828

[Chris]

Tried to install SP2 but the laptop crashed before installation could
complete. Now says installation failed with error code 800F0828. Any ideas?

[Shenan Stanley]

Was SP2 for Windows Vista offered to you on the laptop or did you download
it manually?

What version of Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business,
Enterprise or Ultimate) do you have? Also - 32-bit or 64-bit?

What antivirus software do you have installed?

What antispyware applications do you have installed/running resident?

When was the last time you scanned the system with some decent antimalware
applications (like MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware)?

What type of laptop is this (Dell? HP? Lenovo? Gateway?) and what model?

Do you have the original installation media or does this machine only have
recovery capabilities (either in terms of a partition and/or recovery DVD
sets - not the actual Windows Vista installation DVD)?

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[Ǝиçεl]

Hello Chris,

If you receive Windows Update error 800f0828, it means that your computer
does not have enough free hard disk space to install this update. Free 7
gigabytes (GB) of hard disk space to install this update on a computer
running the 32-bit version of Windows or 11 GB of hard disk space on a
computer running the 64-bit version of Windows, and then try installing again.
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[Ǝиçεl]

I forgot to mention that Vista SP2 contains all the updates that were
released since SP1, so by downloading via AU (Automatic Updates) you only get
what you need, by downloading the full file you have everything plus you have
it if you want it for later if you require it.

For Service Packs, download the full file and then install offline after
preparing the system first.

Methods to download the latest service pack (VISTA SP2)
Method 1: Turn on Automatic Updates (Recommended for most users)
Method 2: Check for updates on Windows Update (Same as Method 1 but not
automatic)

Method 3: Obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack from the
Microsoft Download Center (the full file)
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791/#Method3>

(Good to use if the computer on which you want to install the service pack
is not connected to the Internet)

Go to <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd262148.aspx> and look at
the left side.

Things to know about SP2 and FAQs.

You will also note the download site available for the full download which
can be used instead of the Windows Update service.

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For
customers residing in North America, chat and e-mail support is available.

Go to
<http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034>
& select appropriate category (e.g., Installation).
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Good luck
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