Hi, My secondary DC & Printer Server will not update, I have tried selecting just single updates also, each time it fails with Code 8000FFFF. I have restarted the update service and cleaned the software distribution folder, but still have a stuck update, rebooting has not fixed it either.Paul

Try that: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946414 This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator

Hi Paul, In addition to the above suggestion, you can refer to the links below to troubleshoot the issue: How to troubleshoot common Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services installation issues http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602#top You cannot install some updates or programs http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798#top Besides, I would like to suggest you install the System Update Readiness Tool before you retry to install the updates. Refer to the link below: Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/en-us#top After installing the System Update Readiness Tool, if the updates still fail to install, please collect the following files for research: %SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log %SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.persist.log For your convenience, I have created a workspace for you. You can upload the information files to the following link. (Please choose "Send Files to Microsoft") Workspace URL: https://sftus.one.microsoft.com/choosetransfer.aspx?key=3f152634-ac48-475f-9472-b6a4c890797a Password: I0gq+[54ji@jI5 Note: Due to differences in text formatting with various email clients, the workspace link above may appear to be broken. Please be sure to include all text between '(' and ')' when typing or copying the workspace link into your browser. Meanwhile, please note that files uploaded for more than 72 hours will be deleted automatically. Please ensure to notify me timely after you have uploaded the files. Thank you for your understanding. Regards, Cecilia Zhou -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.