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 = hrReadVerifyFailure
Translation: May not be able to write to the SoftwareDistribution folder.

Suggest you rename the SoftwareDistribution folder as follows:-

  1. Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder

    Click Start, Choose Run.
    In the Run box, type services.msc.
    Click OK.
    Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
    Click Stop.
    Stopping the service will take a moment.

    Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
    a. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.
    b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
    c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.

    Click Start. Choose Run.
    In the Run box, type services.msc.
    Click OK.
    Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
    Click Start.
    Starting the service will take a moment.
  2. Also clear out the TIFs in Internet Explorer

    Under Internet Explorer, clear the Cache, by selecting Tools from the file menu, then Internet Options. In "Temporary Internet Files" section, click "Delete Cookies", now click "Delete Files", now click "Delete all offline content" click OK.
    In the "History" section, click "Clear History", click "OK".
  3. Reboot.

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