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Can't access Windows Update after virus

#16 oldjhawk

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Posted 26 July 2011 - 09:38 PM

I still can't access windows update on this machine. Windows update gives me the error 80070490, a corrupted file. It looks like windows needs repaired, or do you have a fix? Otherwise, thanks for all the help!

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 02:33 AM

Lets see if we can fix windows update

please go here Fix Windows Update and click on the Fix It Button

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#18 oldjhawk

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 06:58 AM

I'm still no able to access windows update. I get an error that a windows file is corrupt and re-install to fix it. I guess I'll have the PC owner do that unless you have a simpler fix.

Otherwise, thanks for all the help!

#19 oldjhawk

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 08:14 AM

I haven't seen this reply hit, so if it's duplicate, sorry. I still can't access windows update on this laptop. It says there is a corrupt file and to reinstall windows. I'll let the owner do that, unless you have a suggestion?

Thanks for all the help!

#20 gringo_pr

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 11:57 AM

have you tried post 17

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#21 oldjhawk

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 12:09 PM

I believe I did. I'll re-run it.

Thanks!

#22 oldjhawk

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 12:21 PM

Thanks. That did it. I appreciate all your help!

#23 gringo_pr

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Posted 27 July 2011 - 12:42 PM

You are most welcome

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#24 gringo_pr

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Posted 30 July 2011 - 05:18 PM

It appears that this issue is resolved, therefore I am closing the topic. If that is not the case and you need or wish to continue with this topic, please send me or any Moderator a Personal Message (PM) that you would like this topic re-opened.

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