Re: XP SP2 Windows Update Error 0x8024001E

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If the error message that appeared when you attempted to start the updating service was 1058, then either the system is infected with malware, Vundo/Virtumonde, or, at worst, a combination of them.
Using Internet Explorer, see if the system can be scanned here:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

If no malware is resident, than see these MSKBs:

"Could not start the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Service. Error 1058" error message when you manually start the Remote Procedure Call service
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/838428

You cannot manually start the Automatic Updates service and you receive an "Error 1058" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896224

IF malware is present, than suggest you post to a reputable anti-malware forum for assistance in getting the system cleaned up:

http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0
http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5

*Please* read the guidelines of the forum of your choice prior to posting.


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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knowone wrote:

I recently started having the same problem for whatever reason & for all those who replied to the original post by booksearcher all your links for solutions do NOT work -- I have in the mean time turned on my automatic updates BUT, who knows if, that will work if, I can't do it manually ---- if, someone truly does have any kind of solution would you PLEASE repost - as, I said the reply links NO longer work -- ALSO, I heard of another thing to try my going to START/ RUN typing in services.msn & enter the making sure the updates selection was on automatic & running - mine was on automatic BUT, was NOT running & when I tried to restart the program I get an error ---- perhaps there is another solution if, there is anyone who knows a direct link I can click to download SERVICE PACK 3 the latest for XP - if, i can download this directly it might perhaps fix the problem

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"BookSearcher" wrote:


Hi,

after installing SP2, every attempt to run windows update results in the above error.

Nothing on Microsoft sites, Anyone had the same problem and found a solution?

Thanks
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