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From: Kar on 19 Nov 2008 02:43
Hi,
I tried doing what you said but it didn't work, I still can't update my pc.
What else can I do??

"stossmann" wrote:

>
> I IMed HP Tech Support. . . Here is the solution, it's relatively
> simple and more importantly, it works!
>
> 1. Disable Windows Update
> a. Click on start
> b. Click on all programs
> c. Click on accessories
> d. Click on Run
> e. Type services.msc and press ok
> f. Right click on "Windows Update"
> g. Click on stop (Windows Update is now disabled)
> 2. Rename Software Distribution folder
> a. Navigate to: C:/Windows/
> b. Find the folder named: “SoftwareDistribution”
> c. Rename that folder to something like “SoftwareDistribution.old”
> d. Create a new folder called “SoftwareDistribution”
> 3. Enable Windows Update
> a. Click on start
> b. Click on all programs
> c. Click on accessories
> d. Click on Run
> e. Type services.msc and press ok
> f. Right click on windows update
> g. Click on start
> If you are unable to find Software Distribution Folder, follow these
> steps before #2 above.
> 1. From the explorer window press the Alt key to view the file menu.
> 2. Click Tools
> 3. Select Folder Options
> 4. Select the View tab
> 5. Select “Show hidden files and folders”
> 6. Remove the selection from “Hide protected operating system files”
> 7. Click OK
>
> Restart your PC and you should be good to go!
>
>
> --
> stossmann
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