Re: Windows update 100% cpu at every boot killing me

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Hi! I;ve tried the hotfix no. kb927891 & 916089 perviously. The problem is
still not solved.

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks" wrote:

Download the hotfix would be my recommendation. KB927891

MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
Jim,

Here's a temporary workaround. Go to Start > Run > type in

net stop wuauserv
Click OK or press Enter

Show hidden files, folders, and system files
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp

Navigate to WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore
Delete the *contents* of the Logs folder and delete DataStore.edb
NOTE: Deleting the above will mean that the update history shown at
Windows|Microsoft Update will be cleared. Until updates are once again
done from either site, nothing will be listed.

Open the WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder and delete *all*
contents.
Close the window

Empty the Recyle Bin
Go back to Start > Run > type in

net start wuauserv
Click OK or press Enter

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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Jim wrote:

Every reboot, windows update runs 100% cpu for 5 7 minutes.
if I turn off automatic updates it doesnt happen.
(but then...no updates. so not a solution).

its xp pro.

I renamed windowsupdate.log (old) because I thought 1500k was
pretty big, might have been slowing it down. this had no effect.

windows update from IE6 and IE7 works fine.

I dont understand the log and I dont know why it ramps the cpu
every time I reboot this machine. this has been going on for
about 3 months and I am tired of that.

how do I reinstall windows update totally
or reslove this problem?

thanks
James



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