Failed Windows Updates

[jjsbasmt]

For several weeks now my system has automatically downloaded numerous windows updates, but when I go to install them, they all fail, with no explination. I am running SP3 and IE 8 beta. Even after reboots and cold shut downs, when I reboot, the same updates are offered for install, but once again they fail. I am not well versed on Windows install protocols so any ideas would be very much appreciated.

 

[AnnonUSA]

Something is breaking Windows Update on XP. I have seen this on almost all the systems I have installed SP3 on. Not sure where the problem lies, sometimes Windows Update will work once or twice after SP3 then it dies.

To correct this copy and paste the following into a batch file, or run these commands from a cmd prompt one by one. Then run Windows update and it should work normally.

REGSVR32 MSXML3.DLL
REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL
REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL
REGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLL
REGSVR32 WUPS2.DLL
REGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLL
REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL
REGSVR32 WUWEB.DLL
REGSVR32 QMGR.DLL
REGSVR32 QMGRPRXY.DLL
REGSVR32 JSCRIPT.DLL

 

[jjsbasmt]

AnnonUSA, thanks for the tip. Seems that you were the only one who wanted to tackle this issue. I tried your recommendation and after a couple of days, the system automatically downloaded an update, and when I installed it, it did successfully complete. I am now curiously waiting for more updates to come my way, and may even go to the update site and force those updates from the past month that wouldn't install. Again, thanks for the help.

I just finished going back and successfully installing 7 critical windows updates that I had "hidden" which had originally prompted me to post this problem. :thumbsup:

 

[rendermonkey]

I had the same problem with XP. I recently re-installed XP and then manually installed SP3 and then I got the same thing, updates would download but failed to install... and there were like 7 or 8 of them as well. What I ended up doing was uninstalling SP3 and just let Windows Updated install SP3 automatically. I had to re-install a few programs in the process but everything works fine now including normal windows updates.

Did you do SP3 manually or automatically through Win Update?

I wish I would have seen your post AnnonUSA a few days ago, might have saved me a few hours of work

 

[jjsbasmt]

On all three of my systems I installed SP/3 from the single download file from MS. Funny thing however, I have had virtually no issues on my laptop using XP Home, and no issues on my other desktop which is running XP Pro, all 32 bit versions. All seems to be Ok now as again today a couple of updates processed without error.

The only issue I still have is the MS Malicious Software Removal Tool offers to reinstall itself on every reboot on my sig system running MCE2005.

 

[AnnonUSA]

I do not believe that the issue is SP3 alone. I have seen this on most of my SP3 installs. (I am using the Administrators SP3 install).

SP3 installs. System reboot. Run Windows Update. Usually installs the latest Windows Genuine verification BS. Reboot. Run Windows update again, it either fails straight out or downloads updates and fails to install.

The fix I laid out above has resolved all Windows Update issues I have seen to date from this issue. That batch file is now a permanent part of my USB Drive.

 

[dakata24]

Thanks AnnonUSA for the help. :thumbsup: i couldn't figure this one out.

I also used sp3 admin install file from MS download site. I was able to install the next batch of critical updates, but once i rebooted, and ran microsoft updates again to catch a few more updates, it crashed and burned.

 

[SigArms08]

fantastic post/answer, AnnonUSA!!! That seems to have been very helpful to more people than just the OP, including myself

 

[CorCentral]

I just also wanted to say thanks to AnnonUSA

Was having this exact problem tonight. I first went to Google and searched, but there were too many conflicting ways on how to fix the problem, so I decided I'd search Anandtech.............. Found this thread and followed Annons instructions and everything's good now :thumbsup:

 

[Smilin]

Nice kung fu.

 

[trend]

WOW! you fixed it!.. I have had this problem before... I ended up having to format the computer and start over after hours of googling.

So got the problem again w/ another computer (very next windows update).. glad you posted this.. Works great.. I'm just glad my computer is a mac.. now to convince my clients...

thanks!

 

[g8wayrebel]

FYI , there is a much easier solution.

In command type

regsvr32 wups2.dll


If you don't get a notice that it installed , run this in command instead

net stop wuauserv

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll

net start wuauserv


The first should pick up and install the service update , but in rare cases it is necessary to manually stop and restart the update service.
It is an inherent problem with genuine validation and the new dll use.

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: g8wayrebel
FYI , there is a much easier solution.

In command type

regsvr32 wups2.dll


If you don't get a notice that it installed , run this in command instead

net stop wuauserv

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll

net start wuauserv


The first should pick up and install the service update , but in rare cases it is necessary to manually stop and restart the update service.
It is an inherent problem with genuine validation and the new dll use.

one of the reasons i never install the genuine crap. i HAVE a legit key, i've just had only bad experiences with MS's validation crap.

on topic though, i've never had this problem and have sp3 installed. i slipstreamed it. might that solve it as well?

 

[waggy]

ohh thanks. i been having this problem also