Update runs forever! No freeze, just runs

[AALohf]

I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update reminders
either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
spyware crap out there.....HELP.

Amber

[thecreator]

Hi Amber,

Run a Scheduled Chkdsk on the XP partition and try again.


--
thecreator


"AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
> updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
> goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update
> reminders
> either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
> spyware crap out there.....HELP.
>
> Amber

[AALohf]

XP partiton? wheres that located? Thanks for the help!

"thecreator" wrote:

> Hi Amber,
>
> Run a Scheduled Chkdsk on the XP partition and try again.
>
>
> --
> thecreator
>
>
> "AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
> > updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
> > goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update
> > reminders
> > either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
> > spyware crap out there.....HELP.
> >
> > Amber
>
>
>

Hi Amber,
It's probably hopeless to try to download SP2 from Microsoft. Just
order the disk -- they charge a couple of bucks and it arrives in a few
days. It's handy too, in case you even need to repair or reinstall in the
future. You can find the phone number/email/address to order SP2 on disk on
the download site.

--
<*(((><

~~~~~~~~~~~~


"AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
> updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
> goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update
> reminders
> either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
> spyware crap out there.....HELP.
>
> Amber

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

SP2 CD can be ordered online.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx


Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://www.windowstalk.org/sp2.htm


With regard for checking for updates continually running -

If you have a Wireless Router:-
In the security tab, make sure you aren't blocking AcitveX.

Some possibilities:

1. Internet Explorer temporary files corrupted.
2. Background Intelligent and Event Log service not started
3. SoftwareDistribution folder has become corrupted
4. You may need to re-registered some dlls files
5. You may need to add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
6. Spyware.
7. Third party programs running in background.
8. ActiveX controls corrupted

Suggestion 1:-
Clearing Temporary Internet files, cookies and history in Internet Explorer
Tools>Internet Options>General
You'll see Delete Cookies, Delete files, Delete History
NB: "Delete all offline content", will delete all files needed to browse the websites
offline.
Reboot and try Windows Update again.

Suggestion 2:-
1: Check that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service to is set to Automatic and
verify the Status is Started.
Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK
Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service service, and right-click to select it.
Select Properties, and in the Startup Type list, select Automatic. Verify the service
Status is Started. Click OK.

2. Check that the Set Event Log service is set to Automatic and verify that the Status is
Started
Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK.
Locate the Event Log service, and right-click to select it.
Select Properties., and in the Startup type list, select Automatic. Verify the Service
status is Started. Click OK.

3. Register qmgr.dll and qmgrprxy.dll
Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgr.dll, Click OK.
Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll, Click OK.

Suggestion 3:-
It is possible that the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder have become corrupted,
so try Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.

Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a. Click Start, click Run, type: %systemroot%
Click OK.
b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.

Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.

Please note that your update history is contained in the "datastore" folder and when you
rename the Software Distribution folder, the history is lost but it's not important. You
can if need be, copy the contents back from the renamed softwareDistribution.old folder.
Losing the history of Windows Updates is not important.

Suggestion 4:-
Certain files may have become unregistered, and you will need to register them again:-
Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll, Click OK.

Do the same for the other files:-
wucltui.dll
wuaueng.dll
wuapi.dll
jscript.dll
MSXML.DLL
MSXML2.DLL
MSXML3.DLL

Suggestion 5:-

Add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
Please note that Security settings in Internet Explorer must be set to Medium or lower for
ActiveX files to correctly pass to your computer.
Only the Web sites listed in Internet Explorer's Trusted Sites Zone will be affected by
the lowering of Security settings. Your current security settings for all other Web sites
will remain as they are currently configured.

Open Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options, Click Security.
Click Trusted Sites Zone. Click Sites.
Clear the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box.
Use the Add button next to the Add this Web site to the zone box to add the following
sites:
http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
https://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com

Suggestion 6:-
The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the
program on the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Spyware Programs links:-
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx (Windows Defender)
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot

Suggestion 7:-
Make sure you haven't got anything blocking Windows Update like Nortons, Zonealarm etc
Also make sure you don't have a Web Accelerator working in the background such as
NetZerio, HiSpeed, Speedband etc.

Suggestion 8:
If you need to reinstall the ActiveX controls (because they may have become corrupt):-

Follow this article -
The Windows Update Web site and the Microsoft Update Web site do not scan for updates when
you repair a failed installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or of Windows XP Service
Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259


--

====================================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
====================================
How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com/
Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp


"AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
|I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
| updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
| goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update reminders
| either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
| spyware crap out there.....HELP.
|
| Amber

[AALohf]

I did everything, but no results, the only thing it wouldn't allow me to do
was change the name of the softwaredistribution file.

Thanks for all your help though, I just am lost on what to do next, I
checked my update history, it has tried to install automatic updates but I
get failed with an error message as 0x80200001
"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> SP2 CD can be ordered online.
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>
>
> Service Pack 2 information
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
> http://www.windowstalk.org/sp2.htm
>
>
> With regard for checking for updates continually running -
>
> If you have a Wireless Router:-
> In the security tab, make sure you aren't blocking AcitveX.
>
> Some possibilities:
>
> 1. Internet Explorer temporary files corrupted.
> 2. Background Intelligent and Event Log service not started
> 3. SoftwareDistribution folder has become corrupted
> 4. You may need to re-registered some dlls files
> 5. You may need to add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
> 6. Spyware.
> 7. Third party programs running in background.
> 8. ActiveX controls corrupted
>
> Suggestion 1:-
> Clearing Temporary Internet files, cookies and history in Internet Explorer
> Tools>Internet Options>General
> You'll see Delete Cookies, Delete files, Delete History
> NB: "Delete all offline content", will delete all files needed to browse the websites
> offline.
> Reboot and try Windows Update again.
>
> Suggestion 2:-
> 1: Check that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service to is set to Automatic and
> verify the Status is Started.
> Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK
> Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service service, and right-click to select it.
> Select Properties, and in the Startup Type list, select Automatic. Verify the service
> Status is Started. Click OK.
>
> 2. Check that the Set Event Log service is set to Automatic and verify that the Status is
> Started
> Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK.
> Locate the Event Log service, and right-click to select it.
> Select Properties., and in the Startup type list, select Automatic. Verify the Service
> status is Started. Click OK.
>
> 3. Register qmgr.dll and qmgrprxy.dll
> Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgr.dll, Click OK.
> Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll, Click OK.
>
> Suggestion 3:-
> It is possible that the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder have become corrupted,
> so try Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder
> Click Start, Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> Click OK.
> Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
> Click Stop.
> Stopping the service will take a moment.
>
> Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
> a. Click Start, click Run, type: %systemroot%
> Click OK.
> b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
> c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
>
> Click Start. Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type services.msc.
> Click OK.
> Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
> Click Start.
> Starting the service will take a moment.
>
> Please note that your update history is contained in the "datastore" folder and when you
> rename the Software Distribution folder, the history is lost but it's not important. You
> can if need be, copy the contents back from the renamed softwareDistribution.old folder.
> Losing the history of Windows Updates is not important.
>
> Suggestion 4:-
> Certain files may have become unregistered, and you will need to register them again:-
> Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll, Click OK.
>
> Do the same for the other files:-
> wucltui.dll
> wuaueng.dll
> wuapi.dll
> jscript.dll
> MSXML.DLL
> MSXML2.DLL
> MSXML3.DLL
>
> Suggestion 5:-
>
> Add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
> Please note that Security settings in Internet Explorer must be set to Medium or lower for
> ActiveX files to correctly pass to your computer.
> Only the Web sites listed in Internet Explorer's Trusted Sites Zone will be affected by
> the lowering of Security settings. Your current security settings for all other Web sites
> will remain as they are currently configured.
>
> Open Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options, Click Security.
> Click Trusted Sites Zone. Click Sites.
> Clear the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box.
> Use the Add button next to the Add this Web site to the zone box to add the following
> sites:
> http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> https://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> http://download.windowsupdate.com
>
> Suggestion 6:-
> The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
> http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the
> program on the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>
> Spyware Programs links:-
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx (Windows Defender)
> www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
> www.security.kolla.de Spybot
>
> Suggestion 7:-
> Make sure you haven't got anything blocking Windows Update like Nortons, Zonealarm etc
> Also make sure you don't have a Web Accelerator working in the background such as
> NetZerio, HiSpeed, Speedband etc.
>
> Suggestion 8:
> If you need to reinstall the ActiveX controls (because they may have become corrupt):-
>
> Follow this article -
> The Windows Update Web site and the Microsoft Update Web site do not scan for updates when
> you repair a failed installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or of Windows XP Service
> Pack 1
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259
>
>
> --
>
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com/
> Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
>
>
> "AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
> |I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
> | updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
> | goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update reminders
> | either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
> | spyware crap out there.....HELP.
> |
> | Amber
>
>
>

[MowGreen [MVP]]

The very first link Taurarian provided you is a DIRECT link to SP2 that
does not involve Windows/Microsoft Update. You should be able to
download the entire package from that link.

To change the name of SoftwareDistribution folder one MUST stop the
Automatic Update service FIRST, which Taurarian also gave full
instructions for.
Please reread her post.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============



AALohf wrote:

> I did everything, but no results, the only thing it wouldn't allow me to do
> was change the name of the softwaredistribution file.
>
> Thanks for all your help though, I just am lost on what to do next, I
> checked my update history, it has tried to install automatic updates but I
> get failed with an error message as 0x80200001
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>
>>Windows XP Service Pack 2 - download (for single PCs also)
>>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>>SP2 CD can be ordered online.
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
>>
>>
>>Service Pack 2 information
>>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
>>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>>http://www.windowstalk.org/sp2.htm
>>
>>
>>With regard for checking for updates continually running -
>>
>>If you have a Wireless Router:-
>>In the security tab, make sure you aren't blocking AcitveX.
>>
>>Some possibilities:
>>
>>1. Internet Explorer temporary files corrupted.
>>2. Background Intelligent and Event Log service not started
>>3. SoftwareDistribution folder has become corrupted
>>4. You may need to re-registered some dlls files
>>5. You may need to add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
>>6. Spyware.
>>7. Third party programs running in background.
>>8. ActiveX controls corrupted
>>
>>Suggestion 1:-
>>Clearing Temporary Internet files, cookies and history in Internet Explorer
>>Tools>Internet Options>General
>>You'll see Delete Cookies, Delete files, Delete History
>>NB: "Delete all offline content", will delete all files needed to browse the websites
>>offline.
>>Reboot and try Windows Update again.
>>
>>Suggestion 2:-
>>1: Check that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service to is set to Automatic and
>>verify the Status is Started.
>>Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK
>>Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service service, and right-click to select it.
>>Select Properties, and in the Startup Type list, select Automatic. Verify the service
>>Status is Started. Click OK.
>>
>>2. Check that the Set Event Log service is set to Automatic and verify that the Status is
>>Started
>>Click Start, Choose Run, and in the Run box, type services.msc, Click OK.
>>Locate the Event Log service, and right-click to select it.
>>Select Properties., and in the Startup type list, select Automatic. Verify the Service
>>status is Started. Click OK.
>>
>>3. Register qmgr.dll and qmgrprxy.dll
>>Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgr.dll, Click OK.
>>Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll, Click OK.
>>
>>Suggestion 3:-
>>It is possible that the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder have become corrupted,
>>so try Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder
>>Click Start, Choose Run.
>>In the Run box, type services.msc.
>>Click OK.
>>Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
>>Click Stop.
>>Stopping the service will take a moment.
>>
>>Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
>>a. Click Start, click Run, type: %systemroot%
>>Click OK.
>>b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
>>c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
>>
>>Click Start. Choose Run.
>>In the Run box, type services.msc.
>>Click OK.
>>Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
>>Click Start.
>>Starting the service will take a moment.
>>
>>Please note that your update history is contained in the "datastore" folder and when you
>>rename the Software Distribution folder, the history is lost but it's not important. You
>>can if need be, copy the contents back from the renamed softwareDistribution.old folder.
>>Losing the history of Windows Updates is not important.
>>
>>Suggestion 4:-
>>Certain files may have become unregistered, and you will need to register them again:-
>>Click Start, Choose Run and in the Run box, type regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll, Click OK.
>>
>>Do the same for the other files:-
>>wucltui.dll
>>wuaueng.dll
>>wuapi.dll
>>jscript.dll
>>MSXML.DLL
>>MSXML2.DLL
>>MSXML3.DLL
>>
>>Suggestion 5:-
>>
>>Add Windows Update to the Trusted Sites Zone:
>>Please note that Security settings in Internet Explorer must be set to Medium or lower for
>>ActiveX files to correctly pass to your computer.
>>Only the Web sites listed in Internet Explorer's Trusted Sites Zone will be affected by
>>the lowering of Security settings. Your current security settings for all other Web sites
>>will remain as they are currently configured.
>>
>>Open Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options, Click Security.
>>Click Trusted Sites Zone. Click Sites.
>>Clear the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box.
>>Use the Add button next to the Add this Web site to the zone box to add the following
>>sites:
>>http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>https://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>http://download.windowsupdate.com
>>
>>Suggestion 6:-
>>The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
>>http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
>>http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>>Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the
>>program on the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
>>http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>>
>>Spyware Programs links:-
>>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx (Windows Defender)
>>www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
>>www.security.kolla.de Spybot
>>
>>Suggestion 7:-
>>Make sure you haven't got anything blocking Windows Update like Nortons, Zonealarm etc
>>Also make sure you don't have a Web Accelerator working in the background such as
>>NetZerio, HiSpeed, Speedband etc.
>>
>>Suggestion 8:
>>If you need to reinstall the ActiveX controls (because they may have become corrupt):-
>>
>>Follow this article -
>>The Windows Update Web site and the Microsoft Update Web site do not scan for updates when
>>you repair a failed installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or of Windows XP Service
>>Pack 1
>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259
>>
>>
>>--
>>
>>====================================
>>TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
>>====================================
>>How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com/
>>Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
>>
>>
>>"AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
>>|I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
>>| updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
>>| goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update reminders
>>| either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
>>| spyware crap out there.....HELP.
>>|
>>| Amber
>>
>>
>>

[thecreator]

Hi Amber,

Here is the link that probably others have given you.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

This is a manual download for Windows XP SP2 for all XP flavors. It
takes about 48 minutes on Cable or DSL.

You can't download Service Pack 2 through Windows Update, because all
the Security Updates are for SP2 only.

After you applied Service Pack 2, then you go back to Windows Update and
get the rest of the Updates.

You may be able to get Service Pack 2 through Microsoft Update, rather
than using Windows Update, but the process takes longer.


--
thecreator


"AALohf" <AALohf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4DC21AF9-8344-413C-B6C9-6F1FD1A8C2ED@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to download Windows XP Home Edition sp2, but when I search for
> updates, it never stops searching! it doesn't freeze up, it just
> goes.....all night long it searched. I never get automatic update
> reminders
> either, what's going on? I would say it has something to do with all that
> spyware crap out there.....HELP.
>
> Amber