Windows Update fails

earthstorm

Most mornings when i turn on win 8 PC i get

'failure configuring windows updates reverting changes do not turn off computer'

ran Farbar Service Scanner and got this

Farbar Service Scanner Version: 04-08-2013
Ran by Main (administrator) on 08-08-2013 at 21:35:42
Running from "C:\Users\Main\Downloads"
Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (X86)
Boot Mode: Normal
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Windows Update:
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wuauserv Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of wuauserv service is set to Demand. The default start type is Auto.
The ImagePath of wuauserv service is OK.
The ServiceDll of wuauserv service is OK.


Windows Autoupdate Disabled Policy:
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Other Services:
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File Check:
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C:\Windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
[2013-02-25 15:22] - [2012-09-20 06:55] - 2710016 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) B2531D18923D5360EAB64155A32B51C0

C:\Windows\system32\qmgr.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\system32\es.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\system32\cryptsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe => MD5 is legit
C:\Windows\system32\rpcss.dll => MD5 is legit


**** End of log ****

Ratboy

Run scandisk, the hdisk might be corrupt, reseat your memory, most common issues for windows issues

earthstorm

sorted.

using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

I installed and ran WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab which found some missing components.