"Updates were unable to be successfully installed"

[fentgphx]

Got this message while running windows update install. I've got my update configuration set to notify me when updates are available, so I can decide when to download them myself. Any ideas why this message is coming up when trying to install? I'm not using any pirated software, and my copy of windows is legitimate.

 

[JDMnAR1]

If you manually run Windows Update, it should give you a hex code when it fails. That hex code will sometimes give you an indication of what the problem is.

 

[God On Alcohol]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
If you manually run Windows Update, it should give you a hex code when it fails. That hex code will sometimes give you an indication of what the problem is.

ya

 

[BadThad]

A couple options:

- Try running windows update in safe mode with networking ... or ...
- Manually download the failed patches and install them