Hi Richard,
Seems that SFC is not reporting any further issues. However, I still cannot connect to Windows Update. I have now rerun the troubleshooter and I'm seeing the following issues:
PrintWindows Update Publisher details
Issues found
Problems installing recent updatesProblems installing recent updates Not fixed Not Fixed
Repair Windows Update Completed
Check for missing or corrupt filesCheck for missing or corrupt files Detected Detected
Repair missing or corrupt files Completed
Some security settings are missing or have been changedSome security settings are missing or have been changed Fixed Fixed
Reset security settings Completed
Windows Update error 0x8024402C(2014-03-19-T-12_09_23P)Windows Update error 0x8024402C(2014-03-19-T-12_09_23P) Fixed Fixed
Resetting Windows Update data store Completed
Potential issues that were checked
Windows Update environment variables are incorrectWindows Update environment variables are incorrect Issue not present
Service registration is missing or corruptService registration is missing or corrupt Issue not present
Windows Update services are not runningWindows Update services are not running Issue not present
Cryptographic service components are not registeredCryptographic service components are not registered Issue not present
Issues found Detection details
5 Problems installing recent updates Not fixed Not Fixed
Repair Windows Update Completed
Repair Windows Update services and dependencies
5 Check for missing or corrupt files Detected Detected
Repair missing or corrupt files Completed
InformationalSFC Output
Output: Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.
6 Some security settings are missing or have been changed Fixed Fixed
Reset security settings Completed
6 Windows Update error 0x8024402C(2014-03-19-T-12_09_23P) Fixed Fixed
Resetting Windows Update data store Completed
InformationalDataStoreAndWULogFiles.zip
11.4MB
File Name: DataStoreAndWULogFiles.zip
Potential issues that were checked Detection details
Windows Update environment variables are incorrect Issue not present
Service registration is missing or corrupt Issue not present
Windows Update services are not running Issue not present
Cryptographic service components are not registered Issue not present
Detection details Expand
InformationalError Report
RootCause: RC_DataStore
ErrorCode: 0x8024402C
TimeDetected: 2014-03-19-T-12:09:23P
InformationalCollected File
File Name: CheckSURLog.cab
InformationalService Status
Problem with BITS service : The requested service has already been started.More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
Collection information
Computer Name: DINGO
Windows Version: 6.3
Architecture: x64
Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:09:11 PM
Publisher details Expand
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Find and fix problems that may prevent background downloads from working
Package Version: 1.2.1.20131113
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Windows Update
Find and fix problems with Windows Update
Package Version: 8.1.1.20131113
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
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Again, sorry for the delay in responding - when SFC worked, I thought I was out of the woods, but recently (today) got an error that it still can't connect.
I've tried shutting down windows defender, Avast, Windows Firewall too. I've tried plugging my machine directly into the cable modem and detaching my router (DIR-655). I'm at a loss. Thanks for your help!
