Windows Update Error Code 80070246

Question

It says "Windows can't check for updates" and this is the error code I get everytime.  Any help?  Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi MikeTide,

This problem occurs if the GlobalInstallOrder.xml file is corrupted. The GlobalInstallOrder.xml file is in the following location:

%Windir%\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16386_none_07289f4cca5f6990\GlobalInstallOrder.xml

To resolve this problem, replace the corrupted GlobalInstallOrder.xml file on the system with the same file from the Windows Vista installation media. To do this, follow these steps:

1.    Obtain the WIM filter driver from the Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK). To download and install the Windows AIK, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c7d4bc6d-15f3-4284-9123-679830d629f2&DisplayLang=en

2.    Click Start, point to **All Programs,**click Microsoft Windows AIK, right-click Windows PE Tools Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

If you are prompted for an administrator password, type the password. If you are prompted to continue, click Continue.

3.    At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER.

MD c:\Mount

This command creates a folder that is named Mount.

4.    Put the Windows Vista installation media in the CD or DVD drive.

5.    At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

Imagex /mount DVDDriveLetter\sources\install.wim 1 \mount

6.    At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

CD\mount\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16386_none_07289f4cca5f6990

This command moves to the source folder

7.    At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

xcopy GlobalInstallOrder.xml %windir%\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16386_none_07289f4cca5f6990

This command copies the GlobalInstallOrder.xml file to the destination folder.

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Answer 2

Three big cheers to Terry Rodgers.

I downloaded the link on your forum and presto it worked.

First class Terry and thanks for posting the fix -

Hey who needs moderators when you find out the CORRECT answer with out them !!!

Phil

Answer 3

I fixed it. Yeah! After spending the last three days I finally found something on Microsoft's website. The system readiness update tool. I downloaded it and ran it right from the site. Be ready for it to take an hour. I thought it was stuck, so just wait it out. After that I hit the microsoft update and it started running.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0435684b-8d12-4028-9cb0-b2903257f1fd&displaylang=en

Answer 4

I fixed it. Yeah! After spending the last three days I finally found something on Microsoft's website. The system readiness update tool. I downloaded it and ran it right from the site. Be ready for it to take an hour. I thought it was stuck, so just wait it out. After that I hit the microsoft update and it started running.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0435684b-8d12-4028-9cb0-b2903257f1fd&displaylang=en

Answer 5

Hi TassieMenace,

I have the exact same problem as you and wondering what you did to fix the problem - did you do an upgrade i.e reapired your old version of vista with the installation disk ?? Did this work with windows update ??

Thanks for any reply would be much appreciated.

Copy of the link i have posted with the same sort of problems..

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/a93c2c8a-8def-4fe2-9455-2852aec6d944?prof=required