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Natalie
Same Problem DELL INSPIRON WINDOWS VISTA, 4Gb RAM, Going to ignore as
irritating as it is. value my sanity. To hell with KB929777
"Owen Carmen" wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I too have the same problem trying to install KB929777.
>
> I have a new DELL Dimension XPS PC running Vista Ultimate with 3 gig of RAM.
> I have looked into the reasons for the update and it appears that the update
> is required on XP prior to upgrading to vista when you have more than 2 gig
> of RAM.
>
> Why then - I ask myself - is my pre-installed vista ultimate trying to
> install an update that it doesn't actually need?
>
> I was also flabbergasted to see Microsoft's workaround for the KB article
> was to remove the RAM from the PC to get the software installed. - Surely
> that is way off the mark? - No?
>
> I have Office 2007 and that's about it. There is no other software installed
> on the PC - not even an A/Virus package yet.
>
> Please help - I’m getting frustrated with constant reminders that there is
> an update that needs installing only it fails every time I try.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Owen Carmen
>
> "GarFish" wrote:
>
> > This fix came from Chris
> > <v-30chrd@mssupport.microsoft.com>
> >
> > Microsoft Windows Update Support Professional
> >
> > From the problem description, I understand that the update KB929777 failed
> > to be installed and the error code 8000FFFF was received. Please feel free to
> > let me know if I misunderstood the issue.
> >
> > I understand the inconvenience you encountered when trying to perform
> > Windows Update. Please be assured that I will do my best to help you.
> >
> > The issue may be caused by the following factors:
> >
> > 1. The installation is affected by some third-party security software.
> > 2. The downloaded installation file is corrupted.
> >
> > In order to narrow down the cause of our issue, let's refer to the following
> > steps:
> >
> > NOTE: Some third party programs can affect the Windows Update service. If
> > you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet or
> > web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet
> > connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I
> > recommend we temporarily disable or shut them down and then try accessing the
> > Windows Update site later. Please be sure to enable them again when the
> > update process has been completed.
> >
> > Step 1: Reload the Update temporary folders
> > ===================================
> >
> > This step can help us reload the downloaded installation files.
> >
> > 1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following
> > command in the opened window.
> >
> > Net stop WuAuServ
> >
> > 2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.
> >
> > 3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.
> >
> > 4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following
> > command in the opened window.
> >
> > Net start WuAuServ
> >
> >
> >
> > "Walter" wrote:
> >
> > > on update Update for Windows Vista (KB929777)
> > >
> > > error message "Failed:1 update
> > > Error(s) found:
> > > Code 8000FFFF
> > >
> > > I have tried to install it 4 times now I keep getting the same error message.
> > > So what is my problem?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Life is what you make of it,learn from your mistakes and be kind to others.
irritating as it is. value my sanity. To hell with KB929777
"Owen Carmen" wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I too have the same problem trying to install KB929777.
>
> I have a new DELL Dimension XPS PC running Vista Ultimate with 3 gig of RAM.
> I have looked into the reasons for the update and it appears that the update
> is required on XP prior to upgrading to vista when you have more than 2 gig
> of RAM.
>
> Why then - I ask myself - is my pre-installed vista ultimate trying to
> install an update that it doesn't actually need?
>
> I was also flabbergasted to see Microsoft's workaround for the KB article
> was to remove the RAM from the PC to get the software installed. - Surely
> that is way off the mark? - No?
>
> I have Office 2007 and that's about it. There is no other software installed
> on the PC - not even an A/Virus package yet.
>
> Please help - I’m getting frustrated with constant reminders that there is
> an update that needs installing only it fails every time I try.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Owen Carmen
>
> "GarFish" wrote:
>
> > This fix came from Chris
> > <v-30chrd@mssupport.microsoft.com>
> >
> > Microsoft Windows Update Support Professional
> >
> > From the problem description, I understand that the update KB929777 failed
> > to be installed and the error code 8000FFFF was received. Please feel free to
> > let me know if I misunderstood the issue.
> >
> > I understand the inconvenience you encountered when trying to perform
> > Windows Update. Please be assured that I will do my best to help you.
> >
> > The issue may be caused by the following factors:
> >
> > 1. The installation is affected by some third-party security software.
> > 2. The downloaded installation file is corrupted.
> >
> > In order to narrow down the cause of our issue, let's refer to the following
> > steps:
> >
> > NOTE: Some third party programs can affect the Windows Update service. If
> > you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet or
> > web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet
> > connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I
> > recommend we temporarily disable or shut them down and then try accessing the
> > Windows Update site later. Please be sure to enable them again when the
> > update process has been completed.
> >
> > Step 1: Reload the Update temporary folders
> > ===================================
> >
> > This step can help us reload the downloaded installation files.
> >
> > 1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following
> > command in the opened window.
> >
> > Net stop WuAuServ
> >
> > 2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.
> >
> > 3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.
> >
> > 4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following
> > command in the opened window.
> >
> > Net start WuAuServ
> >
> >
> >
> > "Walter" wrote:
> >
> > > on update Update for Windows Vista (KB929777)
> > >
> > > error message "Failed:1 update
> > > Error(s) found:
> > > Code 8000FFFF
> > >
> > > I have tried to install it 4 times now I keep getting the same error message.
> > > So what is my problem?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Life is what you make of it,learn from your mistakes and be kind to others.
