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  1. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi rclarke250, Updates History is completely empty. Obviously there is a major problem with this PC that i can't resolve, so that`s it folks. Thanks again for your help. THE END !
  2. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi goombawaho The WSUS offline update installation was installed with no errors, but should all the updates be seen in the update history. All i see is only 2 updates ?? Is there a way to know if all the updates were installed correctly ? Thanks.
  3. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi all, Here is an update on the situation; 1- I ran Windows's check disk an fond no error on HD. Not the manufacturer's one. I will run it. 2- cdogg's instructions did not do any good even if REPOSITORY came out CONSISTENT. 3- WSUS offline update installation was a success, but did not change...
  4. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi cdogg, The problem is that the Windows Update application does not work. It cannot show any update available. It craches when it asked to download the UPDATE of the Windows Update application. At this time there are no updates installed.
  5. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi, After spending some times applying all the Microsoft suggestions, it turned out to be a big fail. I was not able to run any fix, i ended with error codes like cc80003fa or 8000fff. I tryed to install a usb wifi adapter, to see if the onboard network card was faulty, for some reason i was not...
  6. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi cdogg, This is a clean install as of last week. I will try if any of the suggestions works, il will keep you posted. Tks for your help !
  7. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Let`s call it team work ![cheers]
  8. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    I don't recall if i left the installation disk in the drive. Is it possible that all the errors were du to the fact that i left it in the drive ? Daniel
  9. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi Chris, All the drivers were downloaded from the ACER support site. Nothing is wrong in the device manager. Thanks for asking, i should have mentionned it in my first post. Regards
  10. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi goombawaho, I maybe able to get one. I will try it tonight and let you know. Much appreciated !
  11. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi cdogg! This PC came with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition. The PC first belonged to my uncle. He gave it to me when the hard drive crashed. I have put a new drive in it. I then re install a new vesion of WIndows 7 64, but the ULTIMATE version, that is fully legit as i have...
  12. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    Hi strongm, Unfortunately this Acer PC does not have another PCI expansion slot to put a lan card. The only network card is part of the mainbord. No luck . You can fin the specs here: Link Thanks
  13. danlarocque

    Windows Update error c80003fa

    thread1726-1680043 Hi All, after a few years , i am back here to find a fix to the same old problem that effect my PC, Windows update not working at all. I have never been able to use that PC for that reason so, I have decided to take another chance and maybe someone can help me resolve that...
  14. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    HI Linney, ChkDsk found no errors on the hard drive. Thanks for your help. I will continue to seach what may cause the problem. Thank you for your input %-)
  15. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Hi BadBigBen I have tried to install SP1 manually ,and it failed, Here is the error code: "Catastrophic failure" Error E_UNEXPECTED (0X8000ffff ) What else can i do ?? Tks for the suggestion. Dan
  16. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Just another idea. Could it be related to any registry issues ?? Tks Dan.
  17. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Thanks everyone for your help. Any of the Microsoft FIX was able to correct the problem.I'm not able to download the updates manually. I'm able to go on the internet without a problem. My router is not the problem, i have a DELL PC running W7,plugged on the same router and the updates are...
  18. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Hi Linney, I have tried all the above suggestion, no luck. still have the same problem. Windows update keep showing the error code. Thks for your help.
  19. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Hi Jim, BIOS and Windows clocks are at the same time. Tks Dan
  20. danlarocque

    windows update error c80003fa

    Hi, Windows update is not working on my PC. I run w7 64 on an Acer machine. I get the same message over and over . error code is C80003fa. I've search the web for solutions but everything failed. I've tryed renaming SoftwareDistribution, The miscrosoft fix, The Stand alone installer. All...

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