Solved Error 80070002 on Vista

[lotus604]

I have an error code of 80070002 which doesn't allow me to receive service pack 1 update on Vista,any idea's please.

 

[H2SO4]

That just means "file not found".

Can you describe what's going on in a bit more detail?

 

[Flavius]

Here you have tool which should fix this problem Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008

 

[lotus604]

Hi Flavious Thankyou for your help,finally got there. Lotus604

 

[lalala]

so after i download and install the system update readiness tool, what do i do after that?

 

[Flavius]

so after i download and install the system update readiness tool, what do i do after that?

Find CheckSur.log in C:\Windows\logs\CBS folder,and attache to post.we have to analyze you have any corruptions in WinSxS or not.

You can also try this "MS Fix it" in AGGRESSIVE MODE How do I reset Windows Update components?

You can also try install updates directly from Microsoft Download Center Microsoft Download Center (not from Windows Update)

 

[lalala]

there are 2 more files in the CBS folder but it says i have to obtain permission from the administrator, but im already in the administrator. how do i get the permission?

 

[dal987]

One cause of 80070002 I've just found is Firefox inserting a registry entry here, believe it or not.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\M¡crosoft\W¡ndows\CurrentVers¡on\Internet Settings\User AgentXPost Platform

Now, as I understand it, such errors are related to MSupdate, now essentially obsolete for Vista updwards, superceded by Windows Update. Indeed, MSUpdate now gives a page referring me to Windows Update (having discovered this apparent bug, just reported to MS). (Credit to another forum's post for pointing me to that, indirectly).

So why did I run into MSUpdate and this bug? Because Vista Problem reports and solutions opened it. Hmm. What? But it's been superceded... ah, well, uh... I guess you see where I'm heading.

 

[Flavius]

Many errors in your CheckSur.log as you can see

Found 71 errors
Fixed 7 errors

not good.Neverless We'll try to fix errors.Download files to replace:RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting


1.Download attached Packs.zip file -in zip file is packed Packs folder -you have to unpack it and place directly on C: exactly as I show below:

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2.Boot Vista DVD (if you don't have Vista DVD instead use special recovery disk )
Choose language>>Repair Computer>>WinRE>>command prompt

and type:

robocopy C:\Packs C:\ /E /IS

press ENTER,and next type:

del C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\*.*

press ENTER,reboot,again run Readiness Tool again and present new CheckSur.log file.(I doubt it will fix all errors at once)