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Frankinaround

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January 23rd, 2011 17:00

windows module installer error 126

Hi.

I have vista 32bit with no service packs installed. (this all started when I tryed to install microsoft updates)

Sfc scannow doesnt work, which led me to windows module installer not being started, and when I try to start it it gives me error 126 not found.

I cant find a fix for this on google. Ive been trying for hours. Can someone please help?  (My question is can you help me get windows module installer started so I can install updates and other things on my moms computer)

  • DELL-Jesse L

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    Posted January 25th, 2011 05:00

    Frankinaround,

    Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum

    Remove the corrupted Windows Update Files. To do this, follow these steps:

        1. At the command prompt, type the following command and press Enter

          net stop WuAuServ
        2.  At the command prompt,

          type cd %windir% and press Enter
        3. In the opened folder, type the following command and press Enter to rename the  Software Distribution Folder

          ren SoftwareDistribution SD_OLD
        4.Restart the Windows Update Service by typing the following at the command prompt

          net start WuAuServ

     Type Exit and Press Enter to close the command prompt.

    Reboot the system.


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