Vista SP2 i got an error(error_invalid_data) while installing SP2, Microsoft provided a System Update Readiness Tool said to adress this problem but it didnt fix it. Now they say my Registry is corrupt. I dont want to reinstall right now, is there any other way to fix this

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System Update Readiness Tool fixes Windows Update errors in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

To download and install the System Update Readiness Tool, follow the steps below:

1. Click Start

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, and click Control Panel.

2. If you use Windows 7, click System and Security. If you use Windows Vista, click Security.

3. Under Windows Update, click Check for updates.

4. The System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) is offered, only when

5. Click Install updates.

hope this helps

Windows Update Error 800B0100
If you receive the Windows Update error 800b0100, it means that a file needed by Windows Update is not registered with Windows correctly. The System Update Readiness Tool can correct some conditions that cause this error. To use the tool, follow these steps:

1. Go to the System Update Readiness Tool webpage. In the Information for advanced users section, find the version of Windows and system type of your computer, and then click the link to download the System Update Readiness Tool. If you don't know which version of Windows you have, see View your computer information.
   
2. Run Windows Update again.
   Note Typically, the scan takes 15 minutes or less, but it can take longer on some computers. The Windows Update progress bar is not updated during the scan, and progress seems to stop at 60% complete for some time. This behavior is expected. The scan is still running and you should not cancel the update.
   

Take advantage of Microsofts offer to go to Windows 7. You will solve this one problem now only to encounter more later.

Hi, This is a known issue as part of the ongoing updates from Microsoft. The general recommendation from Microsoft is for you to install the System Update Readiness Tool.
You can find the detailed Microsoft instructions here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
If the basci recommended steps don't solve your issue, then please download & run this.
Best of luck, Ed

System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821) [September 2009] Brief DescriptionThistool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windowsservicing store which may prevent the successful installation of futureupdates, service packs, and software.


http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=b4d90b06-c27d-4483-bc1f-04d43fa7b293&displaylang=en


just remember when using these tools off the microsoft website you just might have to reactivate it and it must be genuine

This article may be of some help. There is a command prompt command that will rebuild the WMI repository. It may fix your issue.

http://www.tech-archive.net/Archive/Windows/microsoft.public.windows.server.scripting/2008-05/msg00160.html

suggest you use the full SP2 installer instead of
Windows Update to install SP2.

SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
(standalone "network" version, 266 MB):

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a