CAN'T GET WINDOWS UPDATE TO WORK-GIVES THE ERROR 80004002

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• I got the Conficker virus and now I can't get Windows Update to work

  I got the Conficker Virus/worm infected my system, but have now got rid of him (I think).

  I noticed yesterday that Windows Update has just stopped working, it has a red symbol X and said 'windows update cannot currently check updates because the service is not running'. Then, I figured that it could be a virus and tried to download AVG anti-virus, but the virus stopped me to access a website or a program to do with protection against viruses (including all Microsoft sites). Finally, I used a separate laptop and negative to download AVG and some other anti-virus/malware programs and down them mode without failure. I then ran Windows malware removal tool. That seems to have gotten rid of the virus (which has been identified as Conficker), I can now go to any Web site, so it seems that the virus is gone or disabled.

  However I can not even access Windows Update. My guess is the virus disabled some component of it, but how now operate again? Is it possible to re-enable it manually? Or y at - it something that I can download to fix?

  Hello

  Conficker often comes with other malware, so once you think that you're rid of him real problems then begin run through
  They are 100% sure that everything is clear and get it fixed.

  For those who think they might have Conficker:

  You can access Microsoft.com, McAffee.com, Symatec.com? Thinking you have a conficker.

  Check with this site
  http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html

  Alert on the Win32/conficker virus
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/962007

  Protect yourself from Conficker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/Conficker.aspx

  How to remove the worm Downadup Conficker (Uninstall Instructions)
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Downadup-Conficker

  How to manually remove the Conficker worm
  http://www.411-spyware.com/Conficker-worm-removal#how-to-remove

  BDTool to remove
  http://www.bdtools.NET/

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  Run the removal tool malicious Microsoft, Scan with Malwarebytes and run Prevx to be sure he's gone. (If necessary
  use UnHackMe below).

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows Update - if necessary, you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go where go out you there - top - right click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Malicious removal tool from Microsoft
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

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  Run these:

  Malwarebytes - a scanner at the request - update on the updates tab and run whenever you think malware.
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
  a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

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  Here are some free scanners online help if needed (skip if not):

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  Run Malwarebytes when you can.

  IE - Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - tab click on restore, and then click Reset - apply / OK

  IE - Tools - Internet Options - Security - reset all Zones by default level - apply / OK

  Close IE

  IE - tools - manage Addons (for sure disable SSV2 if it is there, it is no longer necessary but Java always install
  "(and it causes problems - you never update Java to go back in and turn it off again)." Search for other possible problems.

  Windows Defender - tools - software explore - look for problems with programs that do not look right. Permit
  are usually OK and "unauthorized" are not always bad. If in doubt about a program to ask about it here.

  Could be that a BHO - BHOremover - free - standalone program, needs no installation, download and run - not all
  are bad, but some can cause your question. (Toolbars are BHO)
  http://securityxploded.com/bhoremover.php

  Startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  Don't forget to do:

  Logon as administrator

  Start - type in the search box-> COMMAND - find on the list above - CLICK RIGHT - RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter each of these one at a time and press ENTER after each

  ipconfig/flushdns

  nbtstat-r

  nbtstat - RR

  netsh int Reinitialis

  netsh int ip reset

  netsh winsock reset

  Reset
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  Here are a few rootkits if it were a question:

  SpyDLL Remover - free
  http://securityxploded.com/spydllremover.php

  Advanced Windows Service Manager
  http://securityxploded.com/winservicemanager.php

  Run the Rootkit Revealer - free
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb897445.aspx

  UnHackme - trial 5.5 or later version
  http://www.Greatis.com/UnHackMe/

  This tells you how to use UnHackme and has a link to the version 2.5 - use in good standing with
  the current version available as above is 5.5 or later
  http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html

  IceSword - free
  http://www.AntiRootkit.com/software/IceSword.htm
  Instructions and pictorial
  http://securityxploded.com/IceSword.php
  Tutorial for use of IceSword
  http://translate.Google.com/translate?hl=en&SL=zh-CN&u=http://soft.zol.com.CN/2004/0803/145163.shtml&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dicesword%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D

  Revo Uninstaller - free
  http://www.revouninstaller.com/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• How can I get windows update to work for sp2 to vista, I get the error 0800f0900

  I tried everything to windows update.  Usually, I would get my updates but not Vista SP2.  I have the Vista SP1.  I tried to download Microsoft security updates, you name I did. Help, please.

  Hello

  This article explains how to troubleshoot problems when you install a service pack for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  Use this forum link for all questions related to Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 below.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  or repost in the Windows Update forum link below

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all

• I can't download Windows updates. I received the error code 802400036.

  What is error code 802400036? I can't download updates. I am running Win XP Home Edition with SP2.

  Bless you for any help.

  Ted

  Ted,

  Windows update fails with error code 0 X 80240036

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/Windows-update-fails-with-error-code-0x80240036/abfc39c2-DA23-43df-bfff-71afcb1dff0f>

  You will need to install SP3 (if it is not already installed) and then maybe you will get on the website for further updates.

  UTC/GMT is 18:07 on Wednesday, August 8, 2012

• I can't get windows update to work

  After a windows install clean xp, can't update windows to work so I can download the service pack 3 or any other updates.

  Check out this link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/818018/en-us

  I hope this helps.  Good luck.

• Can't get Windows update - error number: 0x8024400A

  Hello:

  I just reset my desktop for Windows XP SP2 computer, but I can't get Windows update-Microsoft web page-[error number: 0x8024400A] (the site has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below may help you solve the problem.  ).

  I tried several times, but none could work.  I hope someone can help me to help out me.  Thank you!

  Try the following steps in the method 1 in response to the question of the Hilton Lee-

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/error-number-0x8024400a-after-win-XP-updates/be160a99-2072-4121-BB9A-4e914fd41442

  I'm not very computer savy, had the same problem, and it worked like a charm for me

• I can't get my headphones to work. The people can hear me but I can't hear them on Skype. I can get them reactivate.

  I can't get my headphones to work. The people can hear me but I can't hear them on Skype. I can get them reactivate.

  Hello

  ·          The headset works fine on another computer?

  ·          You are able to use the headset with any other application?

  ·          Is - what the computer speakers are working well?

  ·          The headset worked fine before?

  This could be a problem with the headphones itself, you can contact the manufacturer for the same thing.

• XP Media Center - unable to connect to Windows Update MSE fails with the error Code: 0X80072EFE

  OS: Windows XP Media Center: SP3, P4 3.20 Ghz, 1 GB of memory IE V8 processor

  I currently have problems to connect to Windows Update. I can't connect to the site at all and is the "this page cannot be displayed" whenever I try to open it. I diagnose the network connection and he came back with no problems found. I can download & install Microsoft Security Essentials, but I get error 0x80072EFE when I try to update. Note: MSE seems to update on its own, but not via the update button. I reset IE8 by default as well as the windows firewall and the IP (Winsockfix.exe) stack

  I also ran several different viruses, malware and Trojan scanners and all are own return. (AVG, Norton Security scan, MSE. I tried to run the scan to Microsoft Live, but the page froze when I tried to download it. It seems that any Microsoft Security site is blocked for some reason any. A Hijack log is available if needed?

  I had some browser redirect issues (I suspect the Virus), but it was very random and seems to have settled down. The main problem now is to get the update in the system and the MSE.

  Thank you

  TMcC

  Problem solved!

  Trojan:DOS / main Alureon.A in the MBR on the hard drive. Start into the recovery console and run FixMBR. It has detected the MBR was not correct and re-written the record. Windows Update now working as the MSE to date.

  I will me BEDTIME!

  Thank you guys for the entries.

  Tom

• I can't get windows update to run on windows 7

  I did a clean upgrade from windows xp to windows 7.
  When I try to update 7 I get this message
  Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, you may have to restart your computer, I have done this 6 times now nothing works.
  When I click on the flag with a cross indicating that I can see.
  Windows Update shows a red shield with a white cross on it and a red bar on the left side.

  I hope there, can someone help me because it is driving me crazy

  Your Windows Update Service is running?

  Mine wasn't even there! I solved the problem with the fix described here:
  http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/ASPNET/29432882/automatic-update-service.aspx
  Basically, there are:
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  in a command window.
  After restarting my Windows Update service appeared in the services.msc and everything was back to normal.
  Success!
  Rik

• can't get windows updates

  Whenever I try to get Windows updates my stalls of computers and the program is not responding.  There are other programs that I can't update as well, but the updates of Windows seem to be the cause of all this.

  Please try another attempt to update. If/when it fails, close the Windows Update window and see this:
  How to read the WindowsUpdate.log file

  Scroll WindowsUpdate.log down for the last few entries.
  Copy and paste at least the last 50 lines or so of the journal in your answer, please.
  What you're looking for is entered error FATAL and/or warning , as described in the MSKB article.

  Please post the answer to these questions, too:

  (1) how long the question updated took place?

  (2) what is the sequel to security/antivirus installed and is a 3rd party firewall used?

  (3) is the subscription of more current antivirus/security; It's latest definitions installed; What was the last time that the system has been analyzed for the presence of malware?

  (3) what level of Service Pack is Vista now (cliquer click on the start ORB, type msinfo32; click on msinfo32.exe under programs; in right, Service Pack next to Version level shows

  MowGreen MVP Data Center Management - update of safety Consumer Services

• Satellite A200-196: can't get all speakers to work with the home theater sound Creative T7900

  I run windows Vista Home premium, on my Toshiba Satellite A200-196, and I have a creative T7900 7.1 System.
  I'm not all stakeholders to work. Only the woofer and two front speakers are currently playing a sound.

  The sound in Control Panel option gives me the options in addition to stereo speakers.

  I have no possibility to choose 5.1 or 7.1 speakers and I need to know do I need a software driver (all drivers are appearing to date), or do I have to change to another option, or buy an external sound card?

  I have only two input jacks, input microphone and headphone output. How can I get all stakeholders to work and achieve the home theater experience?

  Hello

  I Don t think that the sound card is capable of doing 5.1/7.1 since there are many takes longer then a "sound-output.

  If I were you, I would buy an external USB soundcard that is capable of doing 5.1 or 7.1 to offer you experience complete home theater.

  Another solution is not existing. Sorry mate.

  welcome them

• Reformat a fron of system XP 2002. almost finished, but can not get windpow update or IE8 for the 404 error, invalid file or dir?

  Have a memory of 512mg Dell DM051, Win.XP, Media EditionSP2, 3.99gz by car.

  Started to run so slow I couldn't stand, 1/2 hours of operation, and I have to restart.  Tried several tips, no change, decided to re-formatt without being able to back up my drivers/utils.  Now, almost everything I touch needs to be revised to tours / modern, cannot get Windows update in to pick what suits him! Help!

  I am pleased to have been of assistance.

  Tricky

• Error code 8E5E0147, impossible to get Windows Update to work

  When I try to download windows updates I get the following error code: "8e5e0147" and none of the updates will be installed. I now like 15 important updates.

  I already searched this forum and other forums of solutions, but none of those I've tried seems to fix the problem. That's what I tried:

  • Disabled Antivirus and firewall software
  • Tried to install updates and
  • Manually install the updates by microsoft download. This give me an error code, just "failed to install".
  • Run a checkdisk, no errors.
  I would be really happy for more information, which will solve this problem for me. It is very annoying. It is the system that I use if that would be any help:
  HP Pavilion dv 7 laptop
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium x 64
  Intel Core i7

  Norton and McAfee applications are notorious for not to uninstall (or upgraded) themselves.

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  1B. download the tool McAfee Consumer Product Removal, save it to your desktop: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. click right on the file saved in # 1 above, and then select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  4. click right on the file saved in # 1 b above, and then select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then reboot again.

  5 reset IE8 settings advanced by http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Reset-Internet-Explorer-settings [trust me]

  6. open IE8 32 bit (only) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 & run it in DEFAULT and modes difficulty then AGGRESSIVE. [1]

  7 restart once again & test.

  Note: Make sure you can update MSE manually. If you can not, you have a bigger problem on your hands.

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  [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not list the updates installed in Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) or installed updates.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Impossible to update to IE 8, can't get windows updates, can't update via reinstalling DVD.

  I read some of the problems and solutions but cannot find mine.  I tried some of the suggestions, but got stuck in the registry editor.  Followed the instructions but I had once to policies-Microsoft-Windows.  I don't have windows update so that I could remove to the? This is probably the problem.  Got a new Vista CD to reinstall and it won't let me, either.  Just search updates. I had this problem essentially since I have my laptop in 2008.  All of the updates fail.   I checked my firewall and updates? When I got to the updates of the program I get an error 5 and the InstallShield Wizard comes up and says that everything is installed?    Help.  I'm probably not explaining this well but hope someone can help me.

  Hi Dobey Monster,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

  Method 1:

  Microsoft has released a new "Fix it" solution that should automatically solve your problems with Windows Update.  Just click on the link below and follow the instructions.
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  If this does not work, follow the instructions in method 2.

  Method 2:

  To perform the clean boot procedure, follow the instructions in the link below.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  After checking the problem, turn the computer back to the Normal mode.

  You can download and install Internet Explorer 8 from the link below.

  How to install Internet Explorer 8

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/970310

  Please post back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem.

  Kind regards

  KarthiK TP

• I can't get windows update to download ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP $KB2820197$. Anyone know what I can do to get this update to load it please?

  I tried to run windows update on this update a single for awhile now and it works simply, do not complete the process and I have to cancel it later. How can I get this load so I have all my critical updates?

  Hi James,

  1. have you updated to Service Pack 3 installed?

  2. What is the error you get when this update installs?

  3 is the issue limited to this update?

  4. don't you make changes to the computer before this problem?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1.

  Run this fix and check if this help.

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2.

  If you do not update to Service Pack 3 installed, follow this link and install Update Service Pack 3 first and then try again to install other updates.

  Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is an important update that includes updates for security, performance, and unprecedented stability for Windows XP.

  Learn how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3

  Warning of Security Scanner: there could be a loss of data while performing an analysis using the Microsoft safety scanner to eliminate viruses as appropriate.

  Method 3.

  You can manually download the update from this link.

  Update cumulative security for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP (KB2820197): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38863

  Let us know if you need assistance with any Windows problem. We will be happy to help you.