Re: Windows Update errors Frustration

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From: Karl (Karl_at_free.com)
Date: 10/08/04 

Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:25:33 +0200

Hi,

Same for me for the updates, Sometime freeze, sometime not, works only first
time when PC is starting then If I try a second time
it freeze. And try all solution here and in the MK Db
I have the same feeling than you, testing for Microsoft.

So I stop that, Now when I want to update I'm using the V4 instead of V5
and I have no problem..
Strange no ? Why do we have to change something to make the Windows update
V5 running and take the risk to make something else
does not work.
Good Luck

>
> I guess with the amount of time it is taking, I almost feel I am being a
> tester for the problem and I don't have the time or patience for much more
of
> this.
>
> Are there other people out there having similar experiences? there does
not
> seem to be a single fix but multiples and if you don't succeed try again.
> I've also noticed some of the fixes are slightly modifed depending on the
> source.
>
>
> Has anyone tried doing a reinstall with the XP2 Cd to get the sytesm back
to
> a
> base state.
>
> Is there going to be a patch or do I have to spend another xhours testing
> solutions that do not work.
>
> Some options I have tried that didn't work
>
> Suggestion 1
>
> This issue occurs if the Storage location of the Downloads from the
Windows
> Update site gets corrupted. We need to rename the SoftwareDistribution
folder
> and access the windows update site so that a new folder can be created.
For
> renaming the SoftwareDistribution, the Automatic Update service needs to
be
> stopped. We will enable the service once the renaming is completed.
>
> 2. Now Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder (XP wouldn't let me do it
> shared files with server off command in place)
> Delete files in folder and wait for rebuild (did not work either)
>
> Suggestion 2
>
> This issue occurs if some files are not properly registered in the system.
I
> have listed some steps that will assist you with resolving the error
message.
>
> 01. Click Start and select Run and type "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" ( without the
> quotation marks and this applies to all the files)
> 02. Click OK to register it. 10 steps
>
> Suggestion 1A
>
> Remove invalid characters from the proxy exception list and then clear the
> proxy cache.
>
> 1. Open Internet Explorer.
> 2. On the Tools, select Internet Options.
> 3. Click on the Connections tab.
> 4. Click on the LAN Settings.
> 5. Click on the Advanced button.
> 6. Please delete any entry in the Exceptions section.
>
> Next, clear your proxy cache.
>
> 1. Click on Start, and then click /Run.
> 2. Type cmd in the Open box to get a DOS prompt.
> 3. Type proxycfg -d at the command prompt, and press Enter.
> 4. Type net stop wuauserv at the command prompt, and press Enter
> 5. Type net start wuauserv at the command prompt, and press Enter.
> 6. Now try the site again.
>
> If the issue persists, kindly try the next suggestion.
>
> Suggestion 2A
>
> Disable the Proxy Server for LAN.
>
> Open Internet Explorer
>
> 1. On the Tools menu, select Internet Options.
> 2. Click on the Connections tab.
> 3. Uncheck "Use of Proxy server for your LAN.
>
> And these some are dupes nothing worked
> Step 1 - Firewall, Antivirus, or PopUp Blocker
> =================================
> 1. Disable any Firewall or Antivirus programs as well as any Popup
Blockers
>
> 2. Try to get your Windows Updates again
>
> ** If this does not resolve your issue close all windows and go back to
your
> desktop before proceeding to the next step.
>
> =================================
> Step 2 - Internet Explorer
> =================================
> 1. Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools and Internet Options
>
> 2. On the General tab click Delete Files, Delete Cookies, and Clear
History
>
> 3. On the Privacy tab select Internet as the security zone and click
Custom
> Level
>
> 4. In the Custom Level options make sure that all Active X options are
> Enabled as well as all Scripting options and click OK
>
> 5. Go to the Advance tab and under the heading HTTP 1.1 and place a check
in
> Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connection
>
> 6. Click OK
>
> 7. Try to get your Windows Updates again
>
> ** If this does not resolve your issue close all windows and go back to
your
> desktop before proceeding to the next step.
>
> ==================================
> Step 3 - Making sure catroot2 is not read only
> ==================================
> 1. Locate the catroot2 folder in C:\WINDOWS\System32\ by:
> a.) Go to Start and click on My Computer
> b.) Double click on Local Disk (C:)
> c.) Double click on the WINDOWS Folder
> d.) Double click on the System32 Folder
> *this folders may be a hidden*
>
> 2. Right click on the catroot2 folder and choose Properties
>
> 3. Make sure that read only is not checked and click OK. If it is checked,
> take the check out and click OK
>
> 4. Try to get your Windows Updates again
>
> ** If this does not resolve your issue close all windows and go back to
your
> desktop before proceeding to the next step.
>
> ====================================
> Step 4 - Renaming Software Distribution folder
> ====================================
>
> 1. Stop Automatic Updates and Background Intelligent Transfer Service by:
> a.) Click on Start and then Control Panel
> b.) Double click on Administrative Tools and then Services
> c.) Locate Automatic Updates in the list of Services and double click on
it
> d.) Click the STOP button and then click OK
> e.) Locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the list of Services
> and double click on it
> f.) Click the STOP button and then click OK
> g.) Close all windows back to the desktop
>
> 2. Locate the Software Distribution folder in C:\WINDOWS by:
> a.) Go to Start and click on My Computer
> b.) Double click on Local Disk (C:)
> c.) Double click on the WINDOWS Folder
> d.) Click once on the SoftwareDistribution folder
>
> 3. Right click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and choose Rename from
the
> menu list
>
> 4. Rename the folder to SoftwareDistributionOLD
>
> 5. Close all windows back out to your Desktop
>
> 6. Start Automatic Updates and Background Intelligent Transfer Service by:
> a.) Click on Start and then Control Panel
> b.) Double click on Administrative Tools and then Services
> c.) Locate Automatic Updates in the list of Services and double click on
it
> d.) Click the START button and then click OK
> e.) Locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the list of Services
> and double click on it
> f.) Click the START button and then click OK
> g.) Close all windows back to the desktop
>
> Thanks,
>
> phnx
>
>
> --
> phnxpete
>
> "Life is short and so are some of us"

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