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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: RTR on November 21, 2010, 02:46:05 PM

Title: vista service pack 2
Post by: RTR on November 21, 2010, 02:46:05 PM

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

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: Jayhawk on November 21, 2010, 03:16:33 PM

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

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

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: RTR on November 21, 2010, 03:20:29 PM

Thanks, but already been there.

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

RTR

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: 2bighorn on November 21, 2010, 09:27:53 PM

Quote from: RTR on November 21, 2010, 03:20:29 PM

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...

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: Masherbrum on November 22, 2010, 05:38:15 AM

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.

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on November 22, 2010, 05:47:43 AM

Quote from: Masherbrum on November 22, 2010, 05:38:15 AM

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 :)

Title: Re: vista service pack 2
Post by: RTR on November 22, 2010, 06:59:01 AM

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