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    Windows Vista Update kb938979 Keeps Failing

    Hello , After formatting my windows vista computer , when wanted to install all updates for vista. I have noticed that 3 updates seem to fail. the Update for Windows Vista (kb938979) seem to fail most of the times

    Here is the Error message of Update Failure
    "Update for Windows Vista (kb938979)
    Installation date: 15/7/2009
    Installation status: Failed
    Error details: Code 80242006
    Update type: Recommended
    Install this update to address a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows Vista. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    More information:
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=83284
    More information:
    http://support.microsoft.com

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    Re: Windows Vista Update kb938979 Keeps Failing

    Stop Intelligent Transfer Service in the following way: Goto Start/Run and then type services.msc and The list of services will appear. Search service specifically named Intelligent Transfer Service in the background and double-clicked. Under Service status, click Stop. Search the C:/Windows/System32/Catroot2. Right click on the folder and select Rename. Rename it to atroot2.OLD , Reboot Windows normally and then do Windows Update.

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    Re: Windows Vista Update kb938979 Keeps Failing

    Try to make this manipulation : first Stop the "Automatic Updates" service (Press Windows + R keys and type net stop wuauserv) Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" which is in C:\WINDOWS\en "SoftareDistribution.old" for example. Restart the service "Automatic Updates" by typing net start wuauserv Same way by pressing on Windows + R keys and type wuauclt/resetauthorization/detectnow.

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    Re: Windows Vista Update kb938979 Keeps Failing

    you can try to manually download and install the update KB938979 here also , Windows Vista users must pass Microsoft Genuine validation requirements to enable certain product features and to obtain non-security updates and product support from Microsoft.

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