Windows 7 update - error codes 800700D and 80243004

Question

Hi,

I purchased Windows 7 some while ago, but didnt install it before now. The installation went well, but when i run update for windows 7, there is one left (for x64-based systems (KB974431)), and i get error code 8007000D on that.

I searched the forums for the error and found one solution - run msconfig.exe and check services which in my case was only AVG internet security, and now i got error 80243004.

Any suggestions that wouldnt cause another error, please? :)

Martin

Answer 1

Windows Update fails and produces an error with the following codes:

WindowsUpdate_80243004WindowsUpdate_dt000

Or "WindowsUpdate_80243004" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"

You will also see that the system tray was abnormally large and full of blank space.

To fix this, simply resize the tray by selecting the tray and clicking Customize. Next click to make the try show fully. This will resize it into the task bar which will resolve the issue. Very strange.

Re-run Windows update and you will find that it now works properly.

Answer 2

Hi,

Method 1.

Windows provides a built-in troubleshooter that can automatically find and fix some common problems with Windows Update.

Open the Windows Update troubleshooter by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under System and Security, click Fix problems with Windows Update. For more information refer to the article below.

Troubleshoot problems with installing updateshttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

Method 2.

If the issue still exists let us download this update manually and install. Here is the link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5a058f6f-c3d3-4cbb-8c6c-ac76c94d3d0e&displaylang=en

Here is the support article and information about this update.

The October 2009 stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is available.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974431

Hope this helps.

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Answer 3

Hi,

I purchased Windows 7 some while ago, but didnt install it before today. When run update for windows 7 for x64-based systems (KB974431), it gives me error 8007000D.  I run msconfig.exe and checked services which was only AVG internet security (solution proposed by microsoft support), and now i got error 80243004.

Any suggestions that wouldnt cause another error, please? :)

Martin

Answer 4

This is the Vista Operating System Install, Upgrade and Activate Forum.

You will get the best help for any Update/Service Pack problem in the Windows Update Forum; link below:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads

When you repost there, kindly include any Error Codes, and exactly what happens when you attempt to Update.

That way you will receive the best help there.

For any Windows 7 questions:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windows7

Above link is to Windows 7 Forums, for questions about Windows 7.

All Windows 7 questions should be directed there.

You are in Vista Forums.

Cheers.

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Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner

Answer 5

Method 2 worked. Thanx a lot! :) M