Update error 80073712

[Riss@discussions.microsoft.com Cee Riss]

I keep getting this error. I tried to download the windows upadte stand alone
installer, but I still cant get my updates. I also am unable to download the
Vist SP1. Any suggestions??

Thanks

[TaurArian]

See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

and/or

Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80073712"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957310
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Error message when you try to install updates from the Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80073712"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957310

[Despite what KB957310, I would not attempt to install Vista SP1 manually at
this point.]

Also see...

A software update is available for the Windows Vista installation software
feature:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937287

LOOK!! => Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is
available at no charge *but only through 18 March 2009* so get to work!!

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11274&gprid=500921

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx | select Windows
Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1
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