Windows update error: Code 42B

Question

Whenever i try to install an update from windows update, i get an error. I have tried researching the problem to find a solution but i cant. There seems to be no solution. Can you please help. The update i am trying to install is Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706)

Answer 1

V user

You should DISABLE any anti-virus or Firewall programs that my conflict then got into safe mode and download the update maunelly.

The Advanced Boot Options menu lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts.

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Answer 2

Hey V user,

I do have the exact same problem. Were you able to solve it already? If so, would you share the solution with me? Thanks a lot.

m havin exactly d same problem as u. plz help me out

Answer 3

Hey V user,

I do have the exact same problem. Were you able to solve it already? If so, would you share the solution with me? Thanks a lot.

So far i keep ignoring the subject...

Answer 4

Thanks Joseph for the quick reply, but my problem isnt related to the link.

Let me detail the problem better, when i try to install the update, everything goes fine, it creates a restore point and then says installing 1 of 1. I wait a minute or two and then it says

Some updates weren't installed

*Error(s) found:*Code 42B       Windows Update encountered an unknown error

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Hope this helps

Answer 5

Hello V user,

Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Windows Vista Community site.  The link below may be related to your issue.  It has some options you can try.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

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