Hey softwaremaniac
Thanks for the magic potion. It has certainly solved at least part of the problem.
I followed the instructions and then tried to run the two security updates that had been failing. The optional update worked:
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2018-06 Preview of Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4284842)
Installation date: 01/07/2018 11:43
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Optional
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but the 'important' update *may* have failed.
Here is the update history record for that.
____________2018-06 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4284826)
Installation date: 01/07/2018 11:41
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80242016
Update type: Important
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The weird thing is, when I check for updates Windows tells me that the updates are up to date and there are no new updates. N.B. The 'important update that failed (KB4284826) has disappeared. It does not show as 'failed' on the windows update screen. In fact it does not show up at all! I just get the green message saying that there are no updates and my Windows is up to date.
As I have a history entry telling me this update failed when last run 30 mins ago, I am not sure what to believe. lol.
As requested, the CBS log is here:
Dropbox - CBS.zip
Looking forward to your feedback.
As always, thanks for your help.
Kindest Regards
Tig