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Error 80080005

Discussion in 'Windows Update' started by RobK, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. RobK

    RobK Guest

    After using Windows Update on the 22nd of August, a message saying that the
    Windows Modules Installer quit working and the message keeps coming back. I
    tried the recommended tips from Windows but it still doesn't work. They
    recommend me to install Service Pack 1 - I'm using a swedish Windows- however
    when I try installing this I get a error message and it won't install.

    When I go back to Windows Update and search for updates Error 80080005 comes
    up.

    Appreceiate all the help I can get!
     
  2. > They recommend me to install Service Pack 1...

    Are you running Vista with no Service Packs installed?

    There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
    infection!

    NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
    expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
    since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
    Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
    Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

    1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:


    NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
    MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
    machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.

    2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan
    (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:


    3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
    in an appropriate forum, not here.

    Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
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    **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    ,
    ,
    ,
    ,
    or other appropriate forums.**

    If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
    this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
    independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

    =====================
    Start a free Windows Update support incident request:


    Support for Windows Update:


    For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
    the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
    subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
    security updates.
    --
    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
    MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002


    RobK wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > After using Windows Update on the 22nd of August, a message saying that
    > the
    > Windows Modules Installer quit working and the message keeps coming back.
    > I
    > tried the recommended tips from Windows but it still doesn't work. They
    > recommend me to install Service Pack 1 - I'm using a swedish Windows-
    > however when I try installing this I get a error message and it won't
    > install.
    >
    > When I go back to Windows Update and search for updates Error 80080005
    > comes
    > up.
    >
    > Appreceiate all the help I can get! <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     

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