RE: Can't access Windows Update

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From: Ginger (Ginger_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/31/04


Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 19:25:05 -0700

I have also been encountering the same error message. I have tried several
things to correct this problem including restarting my computer numerous
times, removing the wuweb.dll file in the system32 folder, and even restoring
my computer. However, none of these things worked.

This probably isn't the answer you want to hear, but the only way I could
find to correct the problem was to completely reinstall the WindowsXP
operating system. It was a hassle, but at least now I am able to recieve
updates.

Sorry this wasn't much help, but after weeks of trying to fix this error
it's the only thing I found that works.

"Owen" wrote:

> Eventhough I have rebooted several times and have not
> installed any new software I get the following error and
> cannot access windows update:
>
>
> We're Sorry [Error number: 0x8DDD0007]
> Windows Update cannot be displayed because your computer
> requires you to restart it in order to finish another
> process. For example, you may have installed a program or
> update recently. After restarting, click Start, and then
> click Windows Update.
>
>
> How do I fix this
>



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