When using the Windows Update Command I get the following message and a failed update. How to I rectify the problem?

Please proceed like that: Disable all security softwares Reset Windows Update Components Run chkdsk /r /f and sfc /scannow Download and install System Update Readiness tool for Windows 7 If this does not help then perform a repair install 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

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