Windows Update error code 646
i am trying to update my computer but everytime i try the thing turns red and gives m the error code 646i would love some help on how to fix it or just how to update my computer
November 18th, 2009 11:02pm
There is a specific forum for Windows Update issues - http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads. You should probably respost your question there. When you do so, please make sure to indicate what operating system you're talking about.Paul Adare
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November 18th, 2009 11:52pm
Hi,
What system are you running?
Please let me know the exact wording of the error code or error message.
Tim Quan - MSFT
November 19th, 2009 10:24am
please let us know what u see under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
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December 16th, 2009 10:22am
hi i tired to do the windows update and a error comes up as code 646
i cant get it fixed can u help me please
August 14th, 2010 8:33pm
Hi I had the same problem and i found the exact step to follow here you go
For Windows 7 and Windows Vista users
Click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type
regedit. In the Programs list, right-click Regedit.exe, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click
Continue. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
In the details pane of Registry Editor, locate AppData. The value of this key should be %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming.
If the value is not set to %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming, right-click
AppData in the details pane, and then click Modify. Enter %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming into the Value data box, and then click
OK. Close Registry Editor. Try to install the update again. If the problem persists, repeat these steps but use the following registry subkeys instead of the subkey that is specified in step 3:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
October 19th, 2010 5:36pm
This fixed it for me
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=807426a1-8b78-4681-a606-dc39f4d7b64a&displaylang=en
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October 30th, 2010 1:24am
Wanted to say thank you...worked for me!!!
November 12th, 2010 4:04am
Thanks, this worked for me
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November 14th, 2010 11:14pm
thanks Big Mike, i think this was the easiest fix I have done
how you figured this one out, I ll never know
mike
November 17th, 2010 4:47am
Regedit did the trick for me too.
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November 22nd, 2010 4:47pm
I had the same problem and did something so simple I was sure it wouldn't work. Get this: I turned off my router (so went totally offline) and then installed my 10 updates that were coming up with the 646 error code.
What happened? SUCCESS!
I turned my router back on and my computer works without any more issues (as far as said updates are concerned).
I hope this will be helpful (and much easier) for those who are getting that pesky 646 error.
November 23rd, 2010 6:46pm
Thanks for this info. I was battling with trying to find the right registry string to solve the issue. Thanks a bunch.
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November 24th, 2010 9:33pm
That was only a coinicidence Tomek69. The issue is caused by a corrupt registry string value. Your issue remains. However you should follow Big Mikes post on how to navigate to correct it or in your case...check to make sure that the registry string is correct
or future mystery issues may insue.
Good Luck
November 24th, 2010 9:37pm
Thank You!!!!! I've been trying to get these updates to install since August!
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November 26th, 2010 6:28pm
Bigmike282,
WOW.....Thanks. Worked like a clock at step 6 (after giving up). Really good job.
November 27th, 2010 9:33am
This worked for me PERFECTLY!!! THANKS
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December 1st, 2010 2:42am
This worked for me PERFECTLY!!! THANKS
thanxz big mike...... worked for me tooo ... ! excellent stuff from ya !!
December 7th, 2010 2:11am
thanxz mike ... it was done in a flash !
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December 7th, 2010 2:12am
thankz alot...its really workout....
December 16th, 2010 12:21am
Regedit worked like a charm!
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December 19th, 2010 8:09am
Big Mike,
Thanks for the info. Although I dont like to mess in the registry, your information corrected the error. I appreciate your time and efford in helping. Merry Christmas.
December 22nd, 2010 3:35am
good advice it worked for me
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December 31st, 2010 6:05pm
Thanks bigmike282. It amazes me how people know this stuff. I'm glad I found this forum. Worked perfectly!! THANKS!!
January 13th, 2011 7:26am
just wanted to tell you thanks! it worked for my computer! :D
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January 15th, 2011 12:31am
Thanks you bigmike. it worked for my windows 7 64bit pc.
January 16th, 2011 10:19pm
Thanks you bigmike. it worked for my windows 7(64bit) pc.
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January 16th, 2011 10:25pm
Thanks so much... This was a big help.... I've been dealing with this issue since August 2009! Dell techs would help but obviously they only did a temp fix.
January 20th, 2011 8:04pm
THANKS bigmike282!!!! Worked like a charm!
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January 21st, 2011 9:35am
thank you bigmike282!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE MAN or Women as in the net only you know your sex lol A big thanks to you very good inst. THANKS AGAIN
January 23rd, 2011 8:54pm
Hi,
Thank you. It worked perfect:)
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January 25th, 2011 3:58am
It did work, and the updates were installed, Thanks
January 28th, 2011 9:41am
TY! This worked perfectly.
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January 29th, 2011 7:18pm
Thanks Dude
February 9th, 2011 9:33pm
The solution here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2258121
you can download Fix it for me at http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9737449 or choose
Let me fix it myself as bigmike282 said above
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February 15th, 2011 5:28am
This link here helped me: http://cyberst0rm.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-fix-error-646-when-installing.html
Hope it helps others too.
May 25th, 2011 10:44pm
Hi,
“Error 646″ can occur if there is any issue with Windows Installer. This error can also occur due to the corrupted registry of Windows 7. As registry is the place where all the details of the software and other files in your system are stored,
any issue in the registry due to wrong keys can be a reason for the error. Registry corruption is due to the installation of malware and other viruses in your system.
Get more information to fix error code 646 :
http://supportformicrosoft.iyogi.com/windows-7/windows-7-error-646.html
Hope this helps you.
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June 21st, 2011 8:08am