Re: wuauclt.exe problem and 0x800706BE error

Harry,
I followed your instructions, but had to add "30" after agent. The command
worked and I was able to execute the file. I rebooted the machine, but when
it restarted I had to clear 35 wuauclt.exe problem windows to continue. I
also closed all programs and my AV software before initializing the command.
I appears to be getting worse as I used to only clear 10 or 15 error
messages. As soon as I go to the windows update page I get bombarded with
the error messages again. I appreciate your assistance with this annoying
problem.

"Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:

Rick wrote:

I downloaded the file to my desktop. Closed all programs and double clicked
the icon. I got the message that it was already installed. I searched for
the file location and found it as noted below?

Ah, my mistake. That's an interim copy of the file used by Windows, just ignore it.

Move the downloaded file from the desktop to the top of the C: drive.

Then go to the Start Menu, select Run, type "cmd /k
c:\windowsupdateagent-x86.exe /wuforce" (without the quote marks) and press OK.

Harry.

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