Windows Update Error 80070246.

[alx9k]

I am not able to install any updates either through Windows Update nor manually.

I have run SFC and Windows Readiness Tool but nothing worked out correctly. I even renamed the Software Distribution Folder in hope that the corrupted files gets replaced but it didn't worked either. Still can't find the problem and hoped for help here.

I am using Windows 7 Ultimate SP1

I run SFCFix and its log here:

SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2015-08-03 13:15:20.939
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Not using a script file.








AutoAnalysis::
WARNING: Unicode Registry Corruption Detected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_mkcrosoft-windows-blb-cli-main_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_a749cec7a8b6bæ08
WARNING: Unicode Registry Corruption Detected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\amd64_prnep00d.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_noneßae3f8d47fad9c2a·
WARNING: Unicode Registry Corruption Detected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS\DerivedData\Components\x86_microsoft-wéndows-iå-ieproxy_31bf38µ6ad364e15_9.4.8112.20560_none_a90de4827e1416bf






SUMMARY: Some corruptions could not be fixed automatically. Seek advice from helper or sysnative.com.
   CBS & SFC total detected corruption count:     0
   CBS & SFC total unimportant corruption count:  0
   CBS & SFC total fixed corruption count:        0
   SURT total detected corruption count:          211
   SURT total unimportant corruption count:       0
   SURT total fixed corruption count:             0
AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully.








Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 0 datablocks.
Finish time: 2015-08-03 13:15:49.098
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My CBS logfiles are too large to upload. And I complete instructions for upload logs to server via CFCFix.

 

[Aura]

Hi alx9k :)

My name is Aura and I'll be assisting you with your issue. Follow the instructions below please.

System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) - Scan
Follow the instructions below to run a scan with the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT) and provide a log;

• Download the right version of SURT for your system;
  • Your version of Windows is:
• Once downloaded, execute the installer, and go throught the installation (this process can take around 15-20 minutes);
• On completion, a log will be created in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log;
• Attach this log in your next reply;

Alternatively, if these instructions are unclear for you, you can follow the tutorial below.

System Update Readiness Tool (SURT)

 

[alx9k]

Hi Aura.

I download & install SURT. The CheckSUR.log attached to this message.
View attachment CheckSUR.log

 

[Aura]

It seems that even your CheckSUR.log cameback with corruption. There's a possibility that you have a failing RAM stick(s). I would like you to run Memtest86+ on each RAM stick individually, and when a RAM stick comeback with errors on it, it means that it's going bad and needs to be replaced. We have a guide on Sysnative which explains you how to proceed.

https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutorials/3909-test-ram-memtest86.html

Before you do that, I would like you to upload your COMPONENTS Hive for me so I can check if there's more corruption in it.

Retrieving the COMPONENTS Hive
Follow the instructions below to retrieve your COMPONENTS Hive and send me it.

• Open your Windows Explorer, and navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\Config folder;
• In this folder, find the COMPONENTS file (there's no extension), and copy it to your Desktop;
  Note: If you receive an error message saying that the COMPONENTS file is in use, restart your computer and try again. If the error message persist, let me know.
• Right-click on it, and select Send to... and choose Compressed (zipped) folder;
• Upload the file on Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive and post the download URL for it here;

 

[alx9k]

Hi, Aura.
You wrote:

It seems that even your CheckSUR.log cameback with corruption. There's a possibility that you have a failing RAM stick(s). I would like you to run Memtest86+ on each RAM stick individually, and when a RAM stick comeback with errors on it, it means that it's going bad and needs to be replaced. We have a guide on Sysnative which explains you how to proceed.

But I check twice the RAM (via Memtest86+) and the RAM is OK (no errors).
The COMPONENT Hive - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4HZEaLwoZPhN3ZsUkNGMlZQbWc/view?usp=sharing

 

[Aura]

Alright, in that case we'll check the HDD's health to make sure it's not failing.

GSmartControl
Follow the instructions below to test your hard drive health with GSmartControl:

• Download GSmartControl and save it on your Desktop;
• Extract the content of the GSmartControl .zip archive and execute gsmartcontrol.exe;
• Identify your drive in the list, and double-click on it to bring up it's window (usually you'll find your drive by it's size or it's brand name);
• Go in the Perform Tests tab, then select Extended Self-test in the Test type drop-down list and click on Execute (this test can take a few hours to complete);
• Once the test is over, the results will be displayed at the bottom of the window. Please copy and paste these results in your next reply;
• Also, go in the Attributes tab and if you have any entries highlighted in red or pink, copy and paste their name in your next reply (or take a screenshot of the GSmartControl window and attach it in your next reply);