Can not get Windows auto updates to work!

I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error 1058
The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
Click Start >> Run >>
Type the follow command in the Open box.
"regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
Press Ok
Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
Press Ok
Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
Press Ok
Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
Press Ok
Still won't work.

Any other ideas?
Thanks
Tom

Windows version? Is this a sudden, new problem? Did Automatic Updates ever
work? Can you use Windows Update website successfully (assuming WinXP)?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)?

Please see this page http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Tom wrote:
> I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error 1058
> The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
> Click Start >> Run >>
> Type the follow command in the Open box.
> "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
> Press Ok
> Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
> Press Ok
> Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
> Press Ok
> Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
> Press Ok
> Still won't work.
>
> Any other ideas?
> Thanks
> Tom

Windows XP Pro Srv2 started on Tuesday the 13th, All updates up to then. I
had my computer off for the last week, vacation. Started up on Monday.
Running McAfee and that is up-to date. I also run Spyware Doctor which I ran
today again to see if something got me. Only small junk. I have tryed the
Windows web site and it gives me an error (0x8002801D)
I will look at that page.
Thanks for the help!
Tom

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version? Is this a sudden, new problem? Did Automatic Updates ever
> work? Can you use Windows Update website successfully (assuming WinXP)?
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
> (if any)?
>
> Please see this page http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to this
> thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Tom wrote:
> > I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error 1058
> > The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
> > Click Start >> Run >>
> > Type the follow command in the Open box.
> > "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
> > Press Ok
> > Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
> > Press Ok
> > Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
> > Press Ok
> > Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
> > Press Ok
> > Still won't work.
> >
> > Any other ideas?
> > Thanks
> > Tom
>
>

Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) regsvr32 MSXML3.dll | [OK]

If no joy, see....

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure
you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected to
the internet without an active firewall.

NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable the
Windows Firewall before installing SP3.

After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>

Or just skip to the chase and open a free support incident...

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Tom wrote:
> Windows XP Pro Srv2 started on Tuesday the 13th, All updates up to then. I
> had my computer off for the last week, vacation. Started up on Monday.
> Running McAfee and that is up-to date. I also run Spyware Doctor which I
> ran
> today again to see if something got me. Only small junk. I have tryed the
> Windows web site and it gives me an error (0x8002801D)
> I will look at that page.
> Thanks for the help!
> Tom
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version? Is this a sudden, new problem? Did Automatic Updates
>> ever work? Can you use Windows Update website successfully (assuming
>> WinXP)?
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>> firewall
>> (if any)?
>>
>> Please see this page http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to this
>> thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Tom wrote:
>>> I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error
>>> 1058
>>> The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
>>> Click Start >> Run >>
>>> Type the follow command in the Open box.
>>> "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>> Press Ok
>>> Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>> Press Ok
>>> Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>> Press Ok
>>> Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>> Press Ok
>>> Still won't work.
>>>
>>> Any other ideas?
>>> Thanks
>>> Tom

Thanks PA Bear, that worked and I'm updated as we speak (or text).
Thanks!

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) regsvr32 MSXML3.dll | [OK]
>
> If no joy, see....
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> <IMHO>
> Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
> application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
> prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure
> you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected to
> the internet without an active firewall.
>
> NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable the
> Windows Firewall before installing SP3.
>
> After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
> real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
> firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
> </IMHO>
>
> Or just skip to the chase and open a free support incident...
>
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.
>
> • US:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> • CA:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> • UK:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> • AU:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Tom wrote:
> > Windows XP Pro Srv2 started on Tuesday the 13th, All updates up to then. I
> > had my computer off for the last week, vacation. Started up on Monday.
> > Running McAfee and that is up-to date. I also run Spyware Doctor which I
> > ran
> > today again to see if something got me. Only small junk. I have tryed the
> > Windows web site and it gives me an error (0x8002801D)
> > I will look at that page.
> > Thanks for the help!
> > Tom
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Windows version? Is this a sudden, new problem? Did Automatic Updates
> >> ever work? Can you use Windows Update website successfully (assuming
> >> WinXP)?
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)?
> >>
> >> Please see this page http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to this
> >> thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> Tom wrote:
> >>> I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error
> >>> 1058
> >>> The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
> >>> Click Start >> Run >>
> >>> Type the follow command in the Open box.
> >>> "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
> >>> Press Ok
> >>> Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
> >>> Press Ok
> >>> Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
> >>> Press Ok
> >>> Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
> >>> Press Ok
> >>> Still won't work.
> >>>
> >>> Any other ideas?
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Tom
>
>

YW, Tom, and thanks for your feedback.

Thanks to TauArian, too, for the fix:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...4dd07082ac344d
--
~PA Bear


Tom wrote:
> Thanks PA Bear, that worked and I'm updated as we speak (or text).
> Thanks!
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) regsvr32 MSXML3.dll | [OK]
>>
>> If no joy, see....
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>> Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>>
>> <IMHO>
>> Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
>> application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
>> prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make
>> sure
>> you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected
>> to the internet without an active firewall.
>>
>> NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable
>> the
>> Windows Firewall before installing SP3.
>>
>> After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
>> real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
>> firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
>> </IMHO>
>>
>> Or just skip to the chase and open a free support incident...
>>
>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.
>>
>> • US:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>> • CA:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>> • UK:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>> • AU:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
>> select
>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Tom wrote:
>>> Windows XP Pro Srv2 started on Tuesday the 13th, All updates up to then.
>>> I
>>> had my computer off for the last week, vacation. Started up on Monday.
>>> Running McAfee and that is up-to date. I also run Spyware Doctor which I
>>> ran
>>> today again to see if something got me. Only small junk. I have tryed
>>> the
>>> Windows web site and it gives me an error (0x8002801D)
>>> I will look at that page.
>>> Thanks for the help!
>>> Tom
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Windows version? Is this a sudden, new problem? Did Automatic Updates
>>>> ever work? Can you use Windows Update website successfully (assuming
>>>> WinXP)?
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>> firewall
>>>> (if any)?
>>>>
>>>> Please see this page http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to
>>>> this
>>>> thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you
>>>> properly.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tom wrote:
>>>>> I go to services.msc and try to start automatic updates it says error
>>>>> 1058
>>>>> The service cannot be started, I also try to do this too.
>>>>> Click Start >> Run >>
>>>>> Type the follow command in the Open box.
>>>>> "regsvr32 wuapi.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>>>> Press Ok
>>>>> Type "regsvr32 wups.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>>>> Press Ok
>>>>> Type "regsvr32 wuaueng.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>>>> Press Ok
>>>>> Type "regsvr32 wucltui.dll" (w/o quotes)
>>>>> Press Ok
>>>>> Still won't work.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any other ideas?
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Tom