subject: Troubleshooting Error 0x8000FFFF - How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x8000FFFF Efficiently [print this page] When using Windows Vista, it is common to see error code 8000ffff. This error usually happens when Vista is being updated. Though this error has been widely seen by Vista users, it can be corrected in simple ways.
Error code 8000ffff is generally seen in systems with a 4GB Ram or more. The error can be caused mainly because of corrupted Registry Entries and corrupted Software Distribution folder.
The first thing you have to do when you see this error is to rename the "SoftwareDistribution" Folder. How can this be done? First of all, turn the Automatic update off. To do this, go to Control Panel and to Performance and Maintenance. Go to Administrator Tools from here and then to Services from where you have to click Automatic Updates Service. Select the General tab and stop the update.
After doing this, you have to go to C drive where you can come across "SoftwareDistribution" folder. You then rename this folder. Once this is done, you can turn on the Automatic Updates. In most of the cases, this would rectify Error 8000ffff. However, if the problem persists, then it could be because of registry problems.
Clean the registry for any errors. There is a possibility that the registry can get corrupt as some of the files get damaged. The registry will also show problems if it is stuffed with files. The files get accumulated in the registry every time a programme is run. You can use registry-cleaning software for performing the cleaning. This is the simplest way as the software does all the cleaning automatically. There are also no risks involved as all the valuable data is stored intact. But when cleaning the registry manually, there are risks of losing valuable files from the registry.
You should also look for failed updates as it could lead to error 8000ffff. Go to the control panel and then to Windows Update and view update History. Look for failed updates and then update them.
Another reason for error 8000ffff are the viruses. Trojan Horse and Malware can damage the important files, which leads to Vista blue screen error. This means that you can prevent the error from happening if your computer is protected by the effective anti-virus program.
Troubleshooting Error 0x8000FFFF - How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x8000FFFF Efficiently
