QUESTION
Name: Steve
From: Tampa, FL
OS: Windows Vista
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The problem concerns getting the Windows Update system to work–it has not updated in nearly two months and I even downloaded Registry Mechanic (PC Tools) to fix it but that doesn’t work. I can send a screen capture but it is Error Code 80240016.
Thanks very much.
ANSWER
Thanks for writing Steve. It appears that your problem relates to some corrupt Windows files. Try this first:
- Shut down any open programs
- Click Start –> Run (or type in the search box in Vista)
- Type the following: sfc /scannow
- Press Enter on your keyboard
This process can take up to a half hour or more, so just sit back and relax.
If the SFC doesn’t seem to correct the problem, try this:
- Download, install, and update SpyBot Search & Destroy from my website (in the right hand column under Security heading)
- Run a full scan and correct any problems found
- Restart computer
If you are still having problems, refer to this article from the Microsoft help site.
Good luck.