WTF! Vista update error code 80070002

[HookeyStreet]

I was told that an important Vista update was waitng to be installed (it was an update to the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1)

But, when I tries to install it I got an error (code 80070002) pop up:( So I tried to download .NET Framwork 1.1 and install it again, but Vista wouldnt let me :confused:

I then thought "f*ck it!" I will install the most recent .NET Framework (3.5) and see if that 'overrides' the need to have the update ;) But that didnt work either :cry:

Has anyone else experienced this with Vista and if yes, how did you get rid of it?

[knowledge123]

I had exactly the same problem. :( But i already had 3.5 already installed before-hand, I did follow what it said to do, but to no avail, either.

[wiak]

uninstall 1.1 and install 2.0
should work fine

[bim27142]

uninstall 1.1 and install 2.0
should work fine

i had the same problem but will try this one out later... thanks! :D

[HookeyStreet]

uninstall 1.1 and install 2.0
should work fine

Thanks, but Ive sorted it now. I downloaded the .NET 1.1 SP1 :)

[Future_E_squared]

so what exactly did you do cuz i had the same error, did you just go to Microsoft and dl 1.1 SP1?

[Boomer]

I need more information - Minhajul Hoq
29-Nov-07 06:12:31

Can you please tell me the error code you receive when you get the update failed message? If it is 80070002 or anything like that, follow these steps:



Well, first of all let me just say that I am not a computer professional. However, I have had the same problem with my 32-Bit Windows Vista Home Premium (making Microsoft's statement null and void) and I have solved it! Here are the step by step instructions:



1) Go to the Start Menu.

2) Click on Computer.

3) Open up the drive where windows is installed (usually your C drive).

4) Open the Windows Folder.

5) Scroll down a bit and locate the SoftwareDistribution folder (exactly like that).

6) Open the Download folder.

7) Open the Install folder.

8) There sould only be one file there. Right click on it and select "Run as Administrator".

9) After entering an Administrator password, run the installation, using the default values and clicking yes at the license.

10) After the installation is complete (shouldn't take more than a few minutes), restart your computer (as an added precaution, though not necessary).

11) After the computer restarts again, run Windows Update again. It should run as normal. All fixed!

I apologize for Microsoft's ineptitude.


This worked for me guys...

[Darknova]

The reason it wouldn't let you install .NET framework 1.1 is because Vista already comes with it built in (2.0 as well).

I have noticed though that the MS Update site says that certain updates are available even though you don't have the requisites necessary, such as you not having SP1 for 1.1.

[JousteR]

I need more information - Minhajul Hoq
29-Nov-07 06:12:31

Can you please tell me the error code you receive when you get the update failed message? If it is 80070002 or anything like that, follow these steps:



Well, first of all let me just say that I am not a computer professional. However, I have had the same problem with my 32-Bit Windows Vista Home Premium (making Microsoft's statement null and void) and I have solved it! Here are the step by step instructions:



1) Go to the Start Menu.

2) Click on Computer.

3) Open up the drive where windows is installed (usually your C drive).

4) Open the Windows Folder.

5) Scroll down a bit and locate the SoftwareDistribution folder (exactly like that).

6) Open the Download folder.

7) Open the Install folder.

8) There sould only be one file there. Right click on it and select "Run as Administrator".

9) After entering an Administrator password, run the installation, using the default values and clicking yes at the license.

10) After the installation is complete (shouldn't take more than a few minutes), restart your computer (as an added precaution, though not necessary).

11) After the computer restarts again, run Windows Update again. It should run as normal. All fixed!

I apologize for Microsoft's ineptitude.


This worked for me guys...
I just did this couple of days ago worked fine for me..:)

[HookeyStreet]

so what exactly did you do cuz i had the same error, did you just go to Microsoft and dl 1.1 SP1?

Yep :)

Just download this and install it ;) :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=a8f5654f-088e-40b2-bbdb-a83353618b38&displaylang=en