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Automatic Updates Error
- Thread starter schwarem
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What are you doing that is generating this error?
This may be a result of malware infection.
Removing adware & spyware
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Microsoft (GIANT Antispyware) Beta available
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Have a look at this key in the Registry and see if you have any Dependency listed and try removing such item (Backup-Export this key first). It might be a Dependency that has been marked for deletion during a failed uninstall of other software such as Virus Scanners or similar.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
DependOnService
Edit the value to delete items from the dependency list and see if you can start the Automatic Updates Service.
This article will give you a clue as to where I am coming from.
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See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Automatic Updates.
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
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If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
This may be a result of malware infection.
Removing adware & spyware
faq608-4650
Microsoft (GIANT Antispyware) Beta available
Thread779-979113
These may help too.
Automatic updates disabled
thread779-957522
Have a look at this key in the Registry and see if you have any Dependency listed and try removing such item (Backup-Export this key first). It might be a Dependency that has been marked for deletion during a failed uninstall of other software such as Virus Scanners or similar.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
DependOnService
Edit the value to delete items from the dependency list and see if you can start the Automatic Updates Service.
This article will give you a clue as to where I am coming from.
DHCP Client Initializes Improperly and Causes an Invalid IP Address
See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Automatic Updates.
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
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