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• 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 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

• 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.

• 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.

• I can't get windows updates. Error 80070020.

  Hi, please help me with my laptop. My last update 12/06/2012. It THEN Please HELP > I get error 80070020.

  I tried the clean restart.

  I tried the site you list in someone elses message with download of update problems but a different error code.

  None of this works. So frustrated.

  Help, please. I have Vista operating system, windows 7

  Thank you, Georges

  Hi George,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community!

  I understand that you are unable to perform Windows Update on your computer. I'll try to help you the question.

  (1) have what troubleshooting measures you tried?

  (2) what site you refer?

  I'd like to have you go to the link below:

  Method 1: How to reset the Windows Update components?

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

  Method 2: Windows Update Error 80070020

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-Error-80070020

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Please report if you are still having the problem. I will be happy to provide you with the additional options that you can use to get the problem resolved.

  We can't wait to hear back on your part.

• How can I get windows update to stop suggesting updates, I know that I don't want.

  I have windows update set to alert me when there are updates available, but let me choose who is accepted. That's how I like it, and I don't want to change this setting. However, I don't want to know if there's a way to deny successfully an update, so that I'm not yet on this subject whenever I start my computer. It's a gene. I want to just delete some of the list. I don't want to stop doing alerts on updates that I can accept. I'm on vista Home premium. Thank you.

  Hello

  To stop just right click to update on the update in Control Panel - Windows updates and HIDE.

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Can't get Windows Update

  Initially, I couldn't microsoft.com or support.microsoft.com or Windows Update on an HP Pavilion laptop, barely used it for several years, although I could go to any other Web site. I went to the partition recovery and performed a repair. Now, I have the first two but still not updated. I need, for example, SP3, but MS Fixit said he cannot help me until I downloaded SP3, which is not really useful.

  There are no viruses or other threats. Can't think what to try next.

  If I where to install SP3 I would choose to download the
  file and don't use automatic updates.

  Where to download the SP3 Setup file:
  (The file is large but only installs the components required by your PC)
   http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP (support CD or download) service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  Your computer must be at least level SP1 or SP2 SP3 will not be
  install on XP Gold.

  I would also create a "save image" of my front disc
  to install SP3 just in case you have problems.
  Not having any Image backup software:
  Try the 'True Image' (has a 15 day trial version available)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/

  Install SP3 in mode "clean boot":
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=68c48dad-BC34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
  Don't forget to download and read the file titled "overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3"
  Note: "you can run the package of SP3 update on any edition of Windows XP SP1 or SP2."

  The space of hard disk required for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  Describes the space of hard drive required for installation
  Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
  "For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed"
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us

  Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/cc164204.aspx

  Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us

  List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/946480/
   
  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  Recommend the steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
  Also includes troubleshooting information.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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

  WHEN TRYING TO CHECK THE UPDATES, GET THE ERROR 80004002.

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made to your computer before this problem?

  Try following the methods provided below and see if it helps.

  Method 1:

  To resolve this error code, see the following article.

  Error message when you try to install updates by using Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web site: «0 x 80004002»

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956708

  Method 2:

  If this does not work, try to do a Scan SFC (System File Checker). The scan will look bad system files and will attempt to fix them, if possible.

  (a) click the Start button.
  (b) type: cmd.exe in the search results.
  (c) right click the cmd.exe file and select 'run as administrator '.
  (d) in the CMD window, type: sfc/scannow and press the Enter key.
  (e) restart and see if that solves the problem.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Hope this information is useful.

• My Control Panel window is empty, while I can't enter anything either and I can't get windows updates?

  I put a new safety system as it seemed one I had was stale, not sure what I have something to do with it. driving me crazy.

  Hello

  1. do you receive an error message in windows update?

  I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  The problem can also be caused by your security such as anti-virus program or a firewall of Windows /Defender that can have conflicting parameters as to not not to perform certain tasks. I suggest you temporary disable antivirus and firewall and check the result again. You must activate new security that you was disabled programs.
  Disable the antivirus software:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: If the problem persists, then try the steps from the link below. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931712
   

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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

• Just reinstalled Windows 7 SP1 to allow the update of Windows 10 but can not get Windows update to apply the updates.

  Brand new Windows 7 SP1 installation on a new disc wont format download updates from windows update, just stay to "check updates". Tried troubleshooting for windows update but starts ok, but never complete too.

  I tried troubleshooting Microsoft online diagnosis that difficulty various problems but windows update has not changed

  All clients by default update can not handle KB3168965 (released four days ago), most a few others. Download and install KB3161647 included in KB3161608.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3161608

  KB3161608 requires KB3020369 installed.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3020369

  Manual installation of updates requires research to be interrupted. The value of the automatic updates to "never check updates" and then restart Windows.

  Best regards, VZ

• I can't get windows update a security update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB2538242) to install.

  I installed this update as many times I've lost count, but he constantly pop back telling me new updates is available, and it's the same one that I have already installed! Please resolve this issue bwcause I'm tired of having to constantly pop up!

  Hi Shanastone,

  Check if there is no mistake about the update in the update history.

  Follow these steps to check which Windows cannot install update codes.

  a. click Start, type Update in the Start search box.

  b. in the list of results, click Windows Update.

  (c) in the left pane, click view update history.

  Follow the steps listed in the article mentioned below to solve the problem:

  Troubleshooting Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910339

  Hope this information helps.

• 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.