80096001 - Windows Update won't work

I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium service pack 2.

For some time now I've not been able to use Windows update. I keep getting the error code 80096001. I've done a lot of searching with Google and have tried many of the solutions offered. Unfortunately I still cannot update Windows. Rather than go through the list of everything I've tried, as I'm sure I would forget a number of solutions, I might as well start from scratch with any assistance you have to offer.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

I have already tried the following options with no success.
http://www.techspot.com/community/topics/windows-updates-not-installing.173229/

Download and install Windows Repair from here:
http://majorgeeks.com/Tweaking.com_-_Windows_Repair_d7141.html

-Go to Step 2 and allow it to run a disc check
-Go to Step 3 and allow it to run a SFC
-Go to Step 4 and create a system restore point and backup the registry
-Go to the Start Repairs tab and click Start
-Only select Repair Windows Updates
-Reboot your pc and try the updates again.

Thanks for your response. I followed each step then rebooted but still receive the same error.

Never mind, I figured it out.

Would be kind of you to tell us what you did to solve the problem. We tried to help you, how about you helping us?

Sorry, couldn't remember where I posted this. Here's the solution.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...80096001/23ad1f45-01df-4376-bb2f-2c146facf981

If you read the comments in that thread there is one person who seems to have had a serious problem. I went through with the fix and it worked perfectly.