ms fix-it

About this tag
The tag 'ms fix-it' refers to Microsoft's automated troubleshooting tool used to resolve common Windows errors. In discussions on WindowsForum.com, users mention MS Fix-It when dealing with partition management issues, such as deleting an unknown partition to install Office 2013. It is also referenced in attempts to fix Windows Update errors like 0x80070005 and 80096001, often after other manual methods have failed. Additionally, users note that MS Fix-It may not yet support newer operating systems like Windows 8 for certain backup errors. The tool is typically tried alongside registry repairs, standalone installers, and other troubleshooting steps.
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    Windows 7 Unknown Partition Question

    It seems that when I got my computer, it had one partition. Then I dug into administrative settings and discovered that I really had four. One was Windows 7 (C:\), which I labeled, one was HP_TOOLS (P:\) and contains a "backup of the bios", one was SYSTEM_ (V:\) which contains a copy of various...
    • lukewin7x64
    • Thread
    • admin tools backup computer setup data recovery demo files disk management files hp software installation microsoft office ms fix-it operating system partition storage system troubleshooting user experience windows windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windws Update Error

    I reinstalled Windows 7,and everything was fine until I tryed updating it.Every time after installing and restarting it says "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer" and when I click on the details it's the "0x80070005" error (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED...
    • sone023
    • Thread
    • access denied admin rights avg error failure configuring installation ms fix-it mse registry reverting changes security software system error system restore tech support troubleshooting update installation update issues windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 8 Windows 8 Backup Error 0x80070005 using Windows 7 File Recovery

    Made a attempt to backup my Win8 system to file server on LAN. Got the following: Check your backup Access is denied. Error code: 0x80070005 My Win8 user acct has Administrative Authority. I can move files back and forth between PC and file server. I can download files directly to...
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    Windows 7 Unable to get Windows updates

    I have been unable to get my windows updates since early September 2011. I have tried various fixes including MS fixit to no avail. Error code 80096001. Any help would be welcomed........Roger
    • rdputman
    • Thread
    • code 80096001 error fix ms fix-it support system issues troubleshooting update windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support