Re: Windows update keep saying files require to update are no long

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I'm getting this problem too...as is another computer I'm working on in my
office. Strangely, other computers in the office seem to have no problem
whatsoever. I tried Sky King's advice, but I'm still getting the same thing.


"bb4bball" wrote:

> I have the exact same problem. I tried what you posted, but the problem still
> exists.
>
> Get the same message:
>
> " Files required to use Windows Update are no
> longer registered or installed on your computer. To continue:
>
> 1) Register or reinstall the files for me now (Recommended)
> 2) Let me read about more steps that might be required to solve the problem"
>
> I chose 2 above and followed the steps (like I've done before) and they
> still don't help.
>
> Help?
>
> "Sky King" wrote:
>
> > Hi, Andrew;
> >
> > First, Restart the computer. It may be that some of the files needed
> > were not registered pending a Restart. Give WU another try after the
> > Restart.
> >
> > If that doesn't work, manually download and install these items:
> >
> > New WinHTTP and BITS update:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b93356b1-ba43-480f-983d-eb19368f9047&displaylang=en
> >
> > New MS Installer:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en
> >
> > MS scripting support files:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c717d943-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en
> >
> > After the final Restart, return to the Windows Update site. Does it
> > function now?
> >
> > If you still encounter the same problem, do the following:
> >
> > On the Start/Run line enter: "net stop wuauserv"
> >
> > In the .\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder delete everything EXCEPT
> > for the EventCache folder.
> >
> > On the Start/Run line enter "services.msc" and when the list comes up
> > check that these three items are all set to Automatic (if not, change
> > them):
> > Automatic Updates
> > BITS
> > Event Log
> >
> > Close the Services list; Restart your computer. Now go to this site and
> > click the button to begin the install of
> > the MU components:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/microsoftupdate/default.mspx
> >
> > --
> >
> > ....Sky
> >
> > Tom "Sky" King
> > =============
> >
> >
> >
> > Andrew wrote:
> > > Files required to use Windows Update are no
> > > longer registered or installed on your computer. .......
> >
> >
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