error 646

I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
"Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs

 

jkremke wrote:
:: I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep
:: getting "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any
:: suggestions as what to do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer
:: needs



1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs,
and then clicking Windows Update.

2. In the left pane, click View update history.

3. Find an update for Windows that has failed to install, and then
double-click the update to view more information.

Updates that have failed to install will display Failed under Status, next
to the update name.

4. In the Windows Update dialog box, next to Error details, review the error
code for the failed update.

5. Either follow the links in the Windows Update dialog box under More
Information or Help and Support to try to fix the problem, and then try
installing updates again by using Windows Update in Control Panel or post
back with the error code so perhaps someone may be able to assist further.


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I don't think ou read the post.

The error code is 646. I am having the same issue.

Please read the post first then reply.

"TaurArian" wrote:
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> jkremke wrote:
> :: I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep
> :: getting "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any
> :: suggestions as what to do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer
> :: needs
>
>
>
> 1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs,
> and then clicking Windows Update.
>
> 2. In the left pane, click View update history.
>
> 3. Find an update for Windows that has failed to install, and then
> double-click the update to view more information.
>
> Updates that have failed to install will display Failed under Status, next
> to the update name.
>
> 4. In the Windows Update dialog box, next to Error details, review the error
> code for the failed update.
>
> 5. Either follow the links in the Windows Update dialog box under More
> Information or Help and Support to try to fix the problem, and then try
> installing updates again by using Windows Update in Control Panel or post
> back with the error code so perhaps someone may be able to assist further.
>
>
> --
>
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
>
> ======================================
> How to ask a question:
> Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties
> or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
> Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
>
>
>
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I thought it was relevant to the original poster. Many posters fail to
provide sufficient information to assist in the diagnosis of problems.
I asked the OP for some more information, by checking the update history for
failed updates to give more clues. Just saying yo have an error code 646
doesn't mean that much really, does it?

I suggest you contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International
Support Web site:

To make sure you receive the appropriate support information for your
location, select your region setting from the list and then click the arrow
button


TomofWC wrote:
:: I don't think ou read the post.
::
:: The error code is 646. I am having the same issue.
::
:: Please read the post first then reply.
::
:: "TaurArian" wrote:
::
::: jkremke wrote:
::::: I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep
::::: getting "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any
::::: suggestions as what to do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer
::::: needs
:::
:::
:::
::: 1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking All
::: Programs, and then clicking Windows Update.
:::
::: 2. In the left pane, click View update history.
:::
::: 3. Find an update for Windows that has failed to install, and then
::: double-click the update to view more information.
:::
::: Updates that have failed to install will display Failed under
::: Status, next to the update name.
:::
::: 4. In the Windows Update dialog box, next to Error details, review
::: the error code for the failed update.
:::
::: 5. Either follow the links in the Windows Update dialog box under
::: More Information or Help and Support to try to fix the problem, and
::: then try installing updates again by using Windows Update in
::: Control Panel or post back with the error code so perhaps someone
::: may be able to assist further.
:::
:::
::: --
:::
::: TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
:::
::: ======================================
::: How to ask a question:
::: Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no
::: warranties
::: or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
::: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco

 

"TomofWC" <TomofWC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9B6AD176-2CAD-4357-8461-1453A2784ADA@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>I don't think ou read the post.
>
> The error code is 646. I am having the same issue.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


<cmd_output OS="XPsp3
E:\>set /a c = 0x646
1606
E:\>net helpmsg %c%

Feature ID not registered.
</cmd_output>


So, I guess you had better register your feature ID?


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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I have been having this same problem and nothing that I do corrects it.
Vista is awful! Give those of us stuck with the trouble prone OS back XP!!

"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
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>
> "TomofWC" <TomofWC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9B6AD176-2CAD-4357-8461-1453A2784ADA@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >I don't think ou read the post.
> >
> > The error code is 646. I am having the same issue.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> <cmd_output OS="XPsp3
> E:>set /a c = 0x646
> 1606
> E:>net helpmsg %c%
>
> Feature ID not registered.
> </cmd_output>
>
>
> So, I guess you had better register your feature ID?
>
>
> Good luck
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

How do you register ID?

"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
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> "TomofWC" <TomofWC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9B6AD176-2CAD-4357-8461-1453A2784ADA@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >I don't think ou read the post.
> >
> > The error code is 646. I am having the same issue.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> <cmd_output OS="XPsp3
> E:>set /a c = 0x646
> 1606
> E:>net helpmsg %c%
>
> Feature ID not registered.
> </cmd_output>
>
>
> So, I guess you had better register your feature ID?
>
>
> Good luck
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e. program
running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.

"jkremke" wrote:
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> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

What update?

rlouisd wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e.
> program
> running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
>
> "jkremke" wrote:
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>> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
>> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what
>> to
>> do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Junk filter update

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> What update?
>
> rlouisd wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e. program
>> running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
>>
>> "jkremke" wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
>>> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
>>> do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Junk something...

Peter Foldes wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Junk filter update
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23DmyUaNNKHA.5072@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> What update?
>>
>> rlouisd wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e.
>>> program running) while you do this update, the update will be
>>> successful.
>>>
>>> "jkremke" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep
>>>> getting
>>>> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as
>>>> what
>>>> to do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Lol. Actually this one in particular



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> Junk something...
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> Peter Foldes wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Junk filter update
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23DmyUaNNKHA.5072@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> What update?
>>>
>>> rlouisd wrote:
>>>> Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e.
>>>> program running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
>>>>
>>>> "jkremke" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
>>>>> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what
>>>>> to do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

"jkremke" wrote:
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> I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Ah Ha! I think cracked the code lol. Open Windows Update then you should see
the "View Available Updates" link click that. Then the updates you need to
install should then be listed. Each update should be checked. Right-click
each update individually and choose "View Details". The info about the
particular update's info should come up then you should see in bold in that
window "More information:" then a link right under that. Click that and a web
page should open with a download link this is the update download page. Click
that button then run or save the installer package then proceed to execute
the installer package. Repeat the process for each ailed update! At least
that is how it worked for me.

Hope that helps,

Josh

"johnspock10" wrote:
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>
> "jkremke" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> > "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> > do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Well done, Josh Davis - I've just used your method to download 3 updates
and it worked first time. Thank you.


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Yes Josh that worked for me a week ago and the day after and the day after
that but after over a week of manually installing updates, this procedural
method is getting old

"Josh Davis" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Ah Ha! I think cracked the code lol. Open Windows Update then you should see
> the "View Available Updates" link click that. Then the updates you need to
> install should then be listed. Each update should be checked. Right-click
> each update individually and choose "View Details". The info about the
> particular update's info should come up then you should see in bold in that
> window "More information:" then a link right under that. Click that and a web
> page should open with a download link this is the update download page. Click
> that button then run or save the installer package then proceed to execute
> the installer package. Repeat the process for each ailed update! At least
> that is how it worked for me.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Josh
>
> "johnspock10" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >
> >
> > "jkremke" wrote:
> > <!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> > > "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> > > do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I too having the SAME ANNOYING problem ...F87K !! seriously...I once was
able to download from the supportsite..and correct each one...one by
one, but now NO!
I hate this sytem just for this error problems.

Can anyone help with a simple solution. I AM NOT computer savy...so I
need a simple fix (is it possible?)


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This didn't work for me. I'm on Vista, I've just upgraded to new version of
Norton 360, and these 5 updates wont install. I've tried installing with
Outlook open - didn't work. Why has a faulty update been released? Can
anyone help me with the next step?


"rlouisd" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e. program
> running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
>
> "jkremke" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> > "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> > do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Yes I think they caused this error. Looks like everybody with a new vista OS
is having the same problem. I just bought this computer so I will be getting
win7 for free in about 2 weeks I hope then vista is gone forever for me..at
least.
Only 1 of the 5 updates was I able to install by going to the direct links.
All the updates are as follows that refuse to install.
Security Update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB972363)

Download size: 11.0 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 that could
allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified web page is opened.
This update resolves that vulnerability.

More information:


Help and Support:

Security Update for Microsoft Office Visio Viewer 2007 (KB973709)

Download size: 2.5 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Visio Viewer 2007 that
could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified web page is
opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.

More information:


Help and Support:

Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB972581)

Download size: 1.0 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security vulnerability exists in the 2007 Microsoft Office System that
could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened.
This update resolves the vulnerability so that the 2007 Microsoft Office
System documents are handled appropriately.

More information:


Help and Support:

Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB974234)

Download size: 525 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

This update resolves a problem that can cause programs that use the Outlook
View Control with Forms 2.0, such as Microsoft Office Outlook with Business
Contact Manager, to stop functioning as expected after Security Update for
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB972363) is installed.

More information:


Help and Support:


None of the support links seem to give any support, just the usual BS from MS.
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"LTW" wrote:
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> This didn't work for me. I'm on Vista, I've just upgraded to new version of
> Norton 360, and these 5 updates wont install. I've tried installing with
> Outlook open - didn't work. Why has a faulty update been released? Can
> anyone help me with the next step?
>
>
> "rlouisd" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e. program
> > running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
> >
> > "jkremke" wrote:
> > <!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> > > "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> > > do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Same problem
I've tried installing with Outlook running and with no other programs running.
I've turned all Norton active features including Firewall off
Still stuck with 7 updates including the ones mentioned here.

These updates were ok on my laptop with Norton on it - installed without
grief.

Microsoft seem to be ignoring this problem and are hoping we will go away.

Can anyone else help?

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"LTW" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> This didn't work for me. I'm on Vista, I've just upgraded to new version of
> Norton 360, and these 5 updates wont install. I've tried installing with
> Outlook open - didn't work. Why has a faulty update been released? Can
> anyone help me with the next step?
>
>
> "rlouisd" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > Okay, finally, a solution. If you have Microsoft Outlook open (i.e. program
> > running) while you do this update, the update will be successful.
> >
> > "jkremke" wrote:
> > <!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > I have been trying to download updatees for widows vista. I keep getting
> > > "Windows encountered an unknown error" error 646.any suggestions as what to
> > > do? I have at least 5 downloads my computer needs<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->