Been having problems with windows update on this box. It sees there are downloads available but fails. I've tried many things including "reset windows components http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058" This has resulted in me having bits and wuauserv giving a system error 5 access denied when i try to start them. I reckon this is caused by the aforementioned article. Is there a definitive article on resetting windows update on 2008 r2 64 bit?

Hello, try proceeding like that: run chkdsk /r /f and sfc /scannow Disable all security softwares Download and install System update Readiness tool for your OS If this does not help, perform an in-place upgrade of your OS. 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, To run the System Update Readiness Tool, please refer to the following Microsoft KB article: 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 If any corrupted files are found, please refer to the following Microsoft TechNet article for how to repair them. Advanced guidelines for diagnosing and fixing servicing corruption http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee619779(WS.10).aspx Regards, 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.