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The forum thread discusses a Windows update error experienced by the original poster, who seeks help. Several contributors suggest troubleshooting steps, such as using tools or manually fixing corrupted files via logs and resetting the Windows Update service. The overall sentiment reflects frustration with the complexity of fixing update issues and skepticism about Microsoft's update process.

Manoharan

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For the past days when i am trying to update it shows a error.....please help
 

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0x8024402F WU_E_PT_ECP_SUCCEEDED_WITH_ERRORS External cab file processing completed with some errors.

Could be corrupted cab files. Locate your windowsupdate.log file in C:\Windows and upload it here.

If it is corruption, stopping the windows update service and deleting the SoftwareDistribution directory in C:\Windows, then restarting the Windows update service should solve the issue.

kemical

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Hi,
this page contains a link at the top where you can find apps to help or you can try and fix it manually:
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Neemobeer

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0x8024402F WU_E_PT_ECP_SUCCEEDED_WITH_ERRORS External cab file processing completed with some errors.

Could be corrupted cab files. Locate your windowsupdate.log file in C:\Windows and upload it here.

If it is corruption, stopping the windows update service and deleting the SoftwareDistribution directory in C:\Windows, then restarting the Windows update service should solve the issue.
 

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Syex

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I can't believe Microsoft expects the average Windows 7 user to do all this:
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If they can make 157 updates then surely they can make another one to fix the last 9