AdamT16

my problem is that my computer was installing some updates
and my mom turned of the computer while installing the updates

so then when i rebooted it alot of things arnt working properly anymore
for example alot of programs like aim, some video games i like to play, itunes, internet explorer, and my audio doesnt work either.

so i thought maybe i should just try installing those updates by using windows updates
but another problem is that it wont install for some reason

i click install updates and it says preparing to install but then it just goes back
and it look like i didnt touch it at all and it just says install updates again

also ive tried using system restore but it saying that its not functioning properly

probably because of the windows update thing

please help me =/

joeten

hi and welcome to the forum have you tried uninstalling the updates that where interrupted

AdamT16

how do i do that?

AdamT16

well acutally i think i figured out how to uninstall the updates
i just went to programs and features and clicked installed updates
and it says that no updates were installed....

so i dont know what to do..im lost

joeten

hi glad you found it. ok you can try running this http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66...c-command.html and this http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...windows-vista/ if that does not help you can try this as a last resort
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...torial148.html
you can try sytem restore from disc also http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...torial142.html

AdamT16

ok well ive tried the first link you gave me and when i type in sfc /scannow
it says windows resource protection could not start the repair service...

and for the second one which drive do i want to run the disk check on?

joeten

that would be your hdd usually c:this may help you with sfc /scnw
› Home › Windows Vista › Fix for Error "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service" When Running SFC in Vista
Fix for Error “Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service” When Running SFC in Vista
© Ramesh Srinivasan | Windows Vista | 10th March 2009

When you run the System File Checker using the /Scannow parameter from an elevated Command Prompt, the following error may occur. Additionally, you may experience problems running Windows Installer Setup files and installing fixes from Windows Update.
Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service


This happens if the TrustedInstaller (Windows Modules Installer) service is disabled. Use these steps to reset the service startup type.

1. Click Start, type Services.msc

2. Double-click Windows Modules Installer

3. Set its Startup type to Manual

4. Click OK.



The TrustedInstaller service has full access to Windows Resource Protection (WRP) files and registry keys, and this services needs to be running in order to restore missing or corrupted WRP resources. The TrustedInstaller service starts on-demand when running the System File Checker.
curtesy of winhelponline.com

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fi...-sfc-in-vista/

AdamT16

ok well im kind of confused on the first part
but i did the Services.msc thing and the Startup type is on Manual already

joeten

hi i think i would try the sytem restore from disc last link,i will check back tomorrow time for bed after midnight here

AdamT16

if system restores deletes everything i dont really want to do that =/

joeten

hi system restore will only change anything installed after the restore date ie some updates,or a odd app you installed,system recovery resets to factory condition