vista service pack 2

[RTR]

anybody ever successfully install this pos?

I am currently with service pack 1 and service pack 2 won't install on my laptop.

Says " Installation was not successful"

"the specified service does not exist as an installed service"  get error code 0x80070424

Also, updater does not work.

I hates vista!

RTR

[Jayhawk]

I just googled your error code, might try some of these suggestions.

http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/598226.htm

[RTR]

Thanks, but already been there.

I'm thinking beating it with a bat might be good.

RTR

[2bighorn]

Thanks, but already been there.

I'm thinking beating it with a bat might be good.

RTR

Read carefully all scenarios (applies for 32 bit too)

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/258701-windows-update-error-80070424-a.html

If none helps, then most likely your machine is infected with one of many Vundo variants or similar malware. Google for removal tools...

[Masherbrum]

I've had Vista 64 bit SP2 on my machine for 2 years.  You more than likely have a virus, don't blame the OS.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I've had Vista 64 bit SP2 on my machine for 2 years.  You more than likely have a virus, don't blame the OS.

Well, partly the OS is to blame also in this case

[RTR]

Thanks Bighorn, I'll give it a try tonight
cheers,
RTR