error message [0xC80003FB] while trying to log into updates

dannz53 · External Since: Aug 08, 2007 Posts: 2

I receive the above message after i try to access updates.[Error number:
0xC80003FB]
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Myweb · External Since: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 176

Hello dannz53,

Try this out, stop automatic update service rename c:\softwaredistribution
to whatever you like, start the automatic update service and connect again
to windowsupdate.com. It will recreate the folder and after it you can delete
the renamed one

Best regards

Myweb
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> I receive the above message after i try to access updates.[Error
> number:
> 0xC80003FB]
> The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page
> you are
> trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the
> problem.
> For self-help options:
>
> Frequently Asked Questions
>
> Find Solutions
>
> Windows Update Newsgroup For assisted support options:
>
> Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)
>

dannz53 · External Since: Aug 08, 2007 Posts: 2

Myweb,
I did as you suggested and it took a while to check my system for and
updates but i still received the error message, anything else you or anyone
can think of? Thanks.

"Myweb" wrote:

> Hello dannz53,
>
> Try this out, stop automatic update service rename c:\softwaredistribution
> to whatever you like, start the automatic update service and connect again
> to windowsupdate.com. It will recreate the folder and after it you can delete
> the renamed one
>
> Best regards
>
> Myweb
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
>
> > I receive the above message after i try to access updates.[Error
> > number:
> > 0xC80003FB]
> > The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page
> > you are
> > trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the
> > problem.
> > For self-help options:
> >
> > Frequently Asked Questions
> >
> > Find Solutions
> >
> > Windows Update Newsgroup For assisted support options:
> >
> > Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)
> >
>
>
>