Error No. 8000FFFF When trying to use Windows Update

Hi, When I try to use Windows Update I get an error message 8000FFFF. I have looked up some solutions, one of which tells me to launch REGEDIT and then go into HKLM|\components. I realise that I am very slow here but when I use the 'SEARCH' function on Vista and type in REGEDIT it just populates an evert growing list, rather than acting as just a search for REGEDIT. The solution suggested if I could ever get to REGEDIT under Components delete PendingXmididentifier NextQueueEntryIndex and AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving. Anyone know if this is a good solution but more importantly HOW DO I ACCESS REGEDIT!!!! Sorry for being so slow, Mick

 

Have a look Here
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=556997&SiteID=17

How to Open regedit
Win + R > At the Run Dialog box Type "Regedit" and hit Enter

Make sure to backup your Registry Before Editing anything
Win + R > At the Run Dialog Box > regedit /e c:\registrybackup.reg

 

Sorry to be so thick - not sure what Win + R > means!!

 

Win <-- Which open the Start Menu ..

Press WIn + R To Open "Run"

 

Thanks - I'm getting there slowly. The link which you kindly posted again points me to something called HKLM\Components. I've now accessed Regedit and can't see anything named that.