Windows error 0x80070424, -2147023836

.NET Framework 4.5 remote install via PowerShell

I am trying to install .NET Framework 4.5 to the remote Win2008R2 Server via PowerShell session in such way (user is in the server Administrators group): $session = New-PSSession -ComputerName $server -Credential Get-Credential Invoke-Command -Session $session -ScriptBlock {Start-Process -FilePath "C:\temp\dotnetfx45_full_x86_x64.exe" -ArgumentList "/q /norestart" -Wait -PassThru} And then I get this [...] read more

Windows Update and Defender have been disabled by malware (Windows 7 x64)

I get the following error when I try to run windows update and the windows update service does not appear in the list of services. Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer. I have downloaded and run [...] read more

Windows 7 Backup Utility Fails

My Windows 7 built in backup utility has failed. The system tells me the specified service does not exist as an installed service(0x80070424) Win 7 Ultimate x 64 RTM. Any ideas? read more

Wix: Windows Service sometimes uninstalled when upgrading

We install our software with Wix. Our setup also installs a Windows service. To allow users to change the login information for the Windows service we only want to install the service on first installation and only delete it on uninstall. For upgrades we manually stop the service so the [...] read more

Error creating an on-premise multi-machine Service Fabric Cluster

In order to test and evaluate SF for production use, I created one (single-machine) test cluster on a production machine with three nodes, which worked fine. However, I failed to create a multi-machine cluster with three nodes. I followed these instructions: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/service-fabric-cluster-creation-for-windows-server/ All machines: * are on the same (secure) [...] read more

.NET Framework 4.6.2 Installation failure on Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1

I am working with a Industrial PC that is running Windows Embedded Standard and trying to install Zenon Software by Copa-Data. The install process is getting stuck when it tries to install the .NET Framework 4.6.2. As per suggestion of Copa-Data I have tried installing the .NET Framework on its [...] read more

Sharepoint App Fabric Installation in Startup Loop

I'm attempting to install Sharepoint 2016 on Windows Server 2016 and I'm having issues with the prerequisite installer, namely App Fabric. The prerequisiteinstaller doesn't want to connect to the internet to download the file, throwing out: Error: InternetOpenUrl failed (0X80072F07=-2147012857) According to forums, this is due to a box being [...] read more

Not able to use ManagementObjectSearcher under Windows Service (Topshelf)

I have simple Windows Service (Topshelf) written in .NET. When I try to use ManagementObjectSearcher (specifically to search connected disk drives) I get error: > The specified service does not exist as an installed service. (Exception from > HRESULT: 0x80070424) var searcher = new ManagementObjectSearcher("SELECT * FROM Win32_DiskDrive"); searcher.Get()) Everything [...] read more

Error .Net Framework when executing app

I developed an app that targets .Net 4.0. Usually I install it in my clients with no problem. But today I got an message when executing my app ( after install) that says: ".. the specified service does not exist as an installed service..Exception from HRESULT 0x80070424 The computer run [...] read more

What Does this Windows Update Fix for "Undoing Changes" Actually Do?

Trying to fix a "couldn't complete the updates, undoing changes" issue (w/ error 0x80080005) on Windows 10. People have reported success with the registry edit in "step #4" here: https://www.repairwin.com/fix-windows-10-update-error-0x80070424/ I'm not opposed to trying such a fix, but would like to know what this actually does before running it. [...] read more

Cannot Run MediaCreationTool1909

I'm trying to do a clean install of Windows 10 Pro; I currently have Windows 7 Pro. For several days I've been trying to run the MediaCreationTool1909. I'm repeatedly getting this error: There was a problem running this tool We're not sure what happened, but we're unable to run this [...] read more

Win 7 firewall won't turn on, nor the McAfee firewall. Hit by "Win 7 Anti-virus 2012" trojan. Removed, but a downed firewall is a lasting legacy

> Possible Duplicate: > How do I get rid of malicious spyware, malware, viruses or rootkits from my > PC? I caught the Trojan right away, I think, but both my McAfee & Win 7 (x64) firewalls are not able to be engaged/turned on now. MS Error Code 0x80070424 when [...] read more