Error 80080005

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!

 

> 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
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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.

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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-->