Windows Update Error 80070002

Jamsers · 08-02-2008, 06:25 AM

Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista is available through Windows Update. So, I try to install it, but when it gets to 20% downloading it stops and shows error code 80070002. I followed Windows Help instructions but it did'nt work. I have downloaded all previous updates successfully and other applications can update with no problems. Input will be appreciated.

Extra facts:
I have an extremely slow internet connection (5-10 kbps)

I have a Stone Age computer.

My internet provider does not support peer to peer download.

Jamsers · 08-03-2008, 01:35 AM

Please, have mercy on my poor pathetic soul and help me!

Guch · 08-03-2008, 11:17 PM

The %WinDir%\WinSxS\Backup is a cache storage for backing up critical system files that are needed to start Windows, as implemented by WRP (Windows Resource Protection) system. The solution to fix the 80070002 error due to deleted %WinDir%\WinSxS\Backup is easy. Simply by recovering or re-creating the files under the “Backup” folder with just the filename will allow Windows Update and updates installation to work again.

download an execute the (winsxs-backup.bat) at the site.

which contains a series of commands to create empty (nul) files with correct filenames in the affected folder.

heres the link: http://depositfiles.com/en/files/2779067

dont go to microsoft for help, very complicated *

Please create a system restore point, B4 doing this. call it (TEST) creat a point on the drive that contains your OS. you will have a Vista logo on the drive that has Vista OS files.

hi Phillipians

Jamsers · 08-05-2008, 07:08 AM

Hey, thanks a lot Guch, I'll try your advice and see if it works.

darrensmith016 · 08-05-2008, 07:11 AM

When you say stone age computer, can your computer even see GB or is it still MB.. In most cases ive seen with vista as long as your computer can cope, 1.6Ghz, 1GB Ram.. It noramlly works ok.. what are your computer specs.. maybe its worth popping back to win xp

Jamsers · 08-06-2008, 05:08 AM

Dude, it dosn't work. The application says "access denied".
What am I going to do now? I ran it as administrator?

PS: My OS is OEM version.

Jamsers · 08-06-2008, 06:21 AM

Well, I took ownership of the folder, and the application worked, but now it says Error 8024200D. Still failed to update. Wassup now?

Jamsers · 08-06-2008, 06:23 AM

I think my computer hates me.

Jamsers · 08-07-2008, 07:43 AM

I'm really thinking about popping back to XP, although I've went through this process several times and I usually regret popping back to XP after maybe 2 months of XP. I'm a victim of the "latestOSisTHEbest" craze.

Jamsers · 08-07-2008, 07:44 AM

Baytree · 09-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Hi,

I have exactly the same problem, and I mean exactly. Did you get it resolved, as I would much appreciate some help. My PC is new with Duo Core and 2Gig of RAM, and Vista Home Premium.

Thanks

Jamsers · 02-07-2009, 03:23 AM

Baytree, I had to reinstall from scratch, clean install. I could'nt do anything else.
BTW, I think it has something to do with the TuneUp cleaning utility.

**jcgriff2** · 02-07-2009, 04:33 AM

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336

08-02-2008, 06:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Windows Update Error 80070002 Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista is available through Windows Update. So, I try to install it, but when it gets to 20% downloading it stops and shows error code 80070002. I followed Windows Help instructions but it did'nt work. I have downloaded all previous updates successfully and other applications can update with no problems. Input will be appreciated. Extra facts: I have an extremely slow internet connection (5-10 kbps) I have a Stone Age computer. My internet provider does not support peer to peer download. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-03-2008, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Please, have mercy on my poor pathetic soul and help me! __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-03-2008, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 75 OS: Vista Home Premium 32bit SP1 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 The %WinDir%\WinSxS\Backup is a cache storage for backing up critical system files that are needed to start Windows, as implemented by WRP (Windows Resource Protection) system. The solution to fix the 80070002 error due to deleted %WinDir%\WinSxS\Backup is easy. Simply by recovering or re-creating the files under the “Backup” folder with just the filename will allow Windows Update and updates installation to work again. download an execute the (winsxs-backup.bat) at the site. which contains a series of commands to create empty (nul) files with correct filenames in the affected folder. heres the link: http://depositfiles.com/en/files/2779067 dont go to microsoft for help, very complicated * Please create a system restore point, B4 doing this. call it (TEST) creat a point on the drive that contains your OS. you will have a Vista logo on the drive that has Vista OS files. hi Phillipians __________________ Guch

08-05-2008, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Hey, thanks a lot Guch, I'll try your advice and see if it works. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-05-2008, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
darrensmith016 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 149 OS: Dos, 3.11, Win95, 98, 2000 + Server, XP Home and Pro, Vista and Server 2003 SP2 and 2008 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 When you say stone age computer, can your computer even see GB or is it still MB.. In most cases ive seen with vista as long as your computer can cope, 1.6Ghz, 1GB Ram.. It noramlly works ok.. what are your computer specs.. maybe its worth popping back to win xp

08-06-2008, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Dude, it dosn't work. The application says "access denied". What am I going to do now? I ran it as administrator? PS: My OS is OEM version. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-06-2008, 06:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Well, I took ownership of the folder, and the application worked, but now it says Error 8024200D. Still failed to update. Wassup now? __________________ mr.futurebillgates Last edited by Jamsers; 08-06-2008 at 06:22 AM.

08-06-2008, 06:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 I think my computer hates me. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-07-2008, 07:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 I'm really thinking about popping back to XP, although I've went through this process several times and I usually regret popping back to XP after maybe 2 months of XP. I'm a victim of the "latestOSisTHEbest" craze. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

08-07-2008, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 __________________ mr.futurebillgates

09-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Baytree Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: France Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Hi, I have exactly the same problem, and I mean exactly. Did you get it resolved, as I would much appreciate some help. My PC is new with Duo Core and 2Gig of RAM, and Vista Home Premium. Thanks __________________ Baytree

02-07-2009, 03:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 124 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack One x86 My System	Re: Windows Update Error 80070002 Baytree, I had to reinstall from scratch, clean install. I could'nt do anything else. BTW, I think it has something to do with the TuneUp cleaning utility. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

02-07-2009, 04:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
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