Windows could not search for new updates

[John]

Hi,

I've set my Windows Update to auto and one day realized I've got at least 30-40 failed updates with:

Error(s) found:
Code 8000FFFF

I contacted Microsoft and after 1mth of several unsuccessful solutions, I was told my they will archive
the service request as Not-Resolved.

So now I can't do any Windows Update at all and the Control Panel shows:

Most recent check for updates: Never
Updates were installed: Never

Is reinstalling everything, including all my applications and settings.... the only option left for me?

TIA
John

 

[Greg]

Hi,

I've set my Windows Update to auto and one day realized I've got at least 30-40 failed updates with:

Error(s) found:
Code 8000FFFF

I contacted Microsoft and after 1mth of several unsuccessful solutions, I was told my they will archive
the service request as Not-Resolved.

So now I can't do any Windows Update at all and the Control Panel shows:

Most recent check for updates: Never
Updates were installed: Never

Is reinstalling everything, including all my applications and settings.... the only option left for me?

TIA
John


try opening a command and type (exactly) SFC /scannow This will reinstall everything to the default settings

 

[Guest]

i found the fix for this after searching for two days..now windows up date
works fine..went for 31 updates,the first time..

 

[Guest]

HI - IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN ANSWER THE RIDDLE OF THIS ERROR
MESSAGE 8000FFFF - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD - PLEASE HELP ! WHAT IS THE FIX TO
THIS? I CAN NOT GET ANY WINDOWS UPDATES????? THANKS

 

[fourteen]

HI - IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN ANSWER THE RIDDLE OF THIS ERROR
MESSAGE 8000FFFF - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD - PLEASE HELP ! WHAT IS THE FIX TO
THIS? I CAN NOT GET ANY WINDOWS UPDATES????? THANKS

1: Open up "Control Panel" and navigate your way to "Programs and Features".

2: Click "View installed updates" on the left hand side.

3: Find the update KB929777 and uninstall it.

4: Attempt to install the update again in Windows Update

5: Once successful, restart your PC.