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Error 0x800B0004: The subject is not trusted for the specified action


Author: Mohammed Athif Khaleel MVP

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SUMMARY

Error 0x800B0004: The subject is not trusted for the specified action. You see this error during SUS Synchronization with the Upstream Server & Synchronization fails.

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SYMPTOMS

You see this error during SUS Synchronization with the Upstream Server & Synchronization fails;
 
Automatic Sync Started- Sunday, April 17, 2005 2:46:42 AM Successful with Errors
Updates Added:
 None
Updates Removed:
 None
Reissued Update(s):
 None
Errors:
 Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB871250): Failed to download from URL
'http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3-19990518/cabpool/Windows
2000-KB871250-x86-ENU_908d1217ac973f29c6f0f33bfacd813.EXE'. (Error 0x800B0004:
The subject is not trusted for the specified action.) -
Windows2000-KB871250-x86-ENU_908d1217ac973f29c6f0f33bfacd813.EXE

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CAUSE

This can be caused due to a corrupted package already downloaded (or partially downloaded) or having problems with Internet Explorer (IE) because of damaged files or missing registration information or can be a cryptographic issue.

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RESOLUTION

You can try the following steps;
 
1. Delete the partially downloaded contents of the corrupted package.
 
2. Run File Signature Verification (sigverif)
From the Start menu, select Run.
In the Open field, type sigverif
Select the OK button.
Follow the prompts throughout the File Signature Verification process which is logged in SIGVERIF.TXT
Check the summary of SIGVERIF.TXT, make sure Unsigned Files = 0.
 
3. Run Windows File Checker (sfc)
Scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.
From the Start menu, select Run.
In the Open field, type sfc /scannow (Note: There is a space between sfc and /scannow)
Select the OK button.
Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker process.
Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes.
Test to determine if the issue is resolved. If the issue is resolved, skip the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next step.
 
4. Run IE Repair
You can also repair IE using this procedure;
Search for IE.inf from C:\WINDOWS\inf
Right click and select Install
If the issue is resolved, skip the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, continue to the next step.

5. Re-Install the Service Pack:
Last but not the least, if all the steps doesn't work, try to re-install the service pack.
 
6. Check More Information below for further options.

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MORE INFORMATION

1. Click Internet Options on the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. On the Security tab, click the Internet Zone and make sure the setting is Medium.Also try to delete the Temporary Internet Files & Cache. 

2. Follow the procedure from
 
Both methods (3 & 4) listed require that the Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM. You might have to reinstall Windows Updates, visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site:

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Article Info
Article ID : 555334
Revision : 3
Created on : 4/20/2018
Published on : 4/20/2018
Exists online : False
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