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• Automatic update does not work. Unable to load Windows 7 or SP2. Error "cannot find the file specified."

  original title: automatic update does not work. Unable to load Windows 7 or SP2.

  XP Pro, automatic updates do not work.  Unable to load Windows 7 or SP2.  Error on SP @ is "cannot find the specified file.  Tried to load files noted missing for Windows 7, but was not able to load either.  All the other conditions to download files.

  Hello

   

  
  1. have you downloaded the stand-alone package for the service Pack 2 or are you using Windows update?

  2. you also try to install Windows 7?

  
  Method 1.
  Run Disk Cleanup and disable the security software and then try to install the same and check.
  See the article below for disk cleanup:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  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 still exists together own starting the computer and attempt to install the service pack.
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
  Note: After that troubleshooting is complete, configure the computer to a normal startup. See the "steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state" section in the article above.

   

  Also, it is recommended to install the Windows XP service pack 3. Reference:

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

   

   

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Automatic update does not work anymore

  My problem is that automatic update does not work anymore and when I try to next turn to the I get some really long file name is missing. I can not down load and reinstall Security Center because it will not only because it is included in Vista. I can't load it updates as the software that is designed to do this does not work. I can't copy and paste the error message due to the fact that I am not given the choice.

  Is enyone knows how to get around this problem.
  The message I get is that Windows does not find:-': {26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\5\::{36eef7db-88ad-4e81-ad4...     I think that there is more than that, but it does not fit in the window.

  I am running Vista sp1

  Ian Robins, what are the errors that you receive with this procedure? What step gives you access denied? You can attempt to acquire the files listed for a known working machine, but let us try the following:

  It is a simple procedure of rearmament and included are the steps to paste the result of the command prompt, so we read what it gives you:

  1. Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
  2. Right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
  3. At the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER:

  net stop wuauserv

  net stop bits

  net stop cryptsvc

  Ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old

  net start cryptsvc

  Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll

  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll

  regsvr32 wups2.dll

  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wups.dll

  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuwebv.dll

  net start bits

  net start wuauserv

  net start Eventlog

  1. Click the icon in the upper left of the window, click on edit, then click on select all, press the Enter key.
  2. By pressing CTRL + V on your keyboard to paste the content in your response.
  3. After a validation or record your response, close the command prompt and restart your computer, and then test Windows Update again.

  Rami
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• The service "wuauserv" (automatic updates) does not work correctly

  The service 'wuauserv' uses constantly between 88 and 95% of my CPU, slowing down my computer to the point that it is almost unusable, so I've been suspending or disabling the process 'wuauserv' every time I use my computer.

  In addition, Windows Update does not, if "wuauserv" is suspended or not.
  It prevents just check the latest updates and never stops to do that no matter how long wait.

  Well, I managed to solve the problem.

  I followed the instructions on this page: http://workingscripts.blogspot.com/2008/05/windows-update-high-cpu-usage-fix.html

  Immediately after that, Windows Update and the automatic updates service finally started working again. It has been almost two weeks since I fixed it and have not had a problem since.

  I didn't format the hard drive and do a clean install of Windows XP for this problem - I have never done this because it does not seem necessary.

  And I do not see how this relatively recent automatic updates problem never touched my other problem Installation of Internet Explorer years discussed in my other thread.

• function of automatic update does not work. Ran the Fix - it program, shown fixed, but did not.

  Unable to set the automatic update function. He has worked previously.  Also when I search Microsoft Update for updates that are critical or custom, they appear as available but will not download.  I ran utility troubleshooting of Microsoft Fix - it, which indicated the repair was made. But still does not work. Thank you

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to download the update?

  2 troubleshooting of Microsoft Fix - it are. what tool you referring?

  3 did you change on your computer before the show?

  Follow the following troubleshooting methods:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you perform the steps of troubleshooting links and then check if it solves the problem.

  Cannot install Windows updates

  You cannot install some programs or updates

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP

  Method 2:

  Reset the Windows Update components, and then check if it solves the problem.

  Follow the steps from the link: How to reset the Windows Update components?

• Microsoft Security Essentials - the planned-out scan does not work.

  In addition to the question about the scheduled scan output after upgrade to Windows 7 to McAfee.Microsoft Security Essentials series instead of McAfee. The scan-out plan does not work.

  Support McAfee tried to straighten my computer of conversation I understood the problem of the update disc. I want to ask a question to the update command:? many problems were very pushed us all after your update. How now to get out of this dung under the name Toshiba upgrades?

  Hey Buddy,

  To be honest I don t know what you re talking about exactly. What has to do with Microsoft Security Essentials McAfee?

  As far as I know it s recommended using a security program only. You must use a Microsoft or McAfee, but not both!

• How can I get Service Packs, 2 or 3, for XP Pro, if automatic updates does not work?

  I have an Office I just bought 2nd hand for my son who is in grade school, but when I put the automatic updates to run that nothing comes however. Then I tried to install Norton Internet Security and I got an Error Message which said Norton was not able to complete the instalation like Service Pack 2 was not available, so I tried to locate a download of Service Packs 2 and 3 without success, can anyone help me please. As my son is a little off color on the PC does not.

  Say8tan.

  I agree with PA bear "you can't trust the security of ANY computer used until you've formatted the hard drive & then made a clean installation of Windows.  "

  But if you do not want or you cannot perform a clean install and are willing to take the risk of infecting other computers on the home network, read on:-

  To determine which service pack is currently installed on your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click run.
  2. Copy and paste, or type the following command, and then click OK:

  winver

  A dialog box displays the version of Windows and the service pack that is currently installed on your computer.

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497281
  You may be unable to access the site Web Windows Update in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003

  If you haven't already done so, you will need to install the SP2 and SP3 (SP1 note no longer exists).

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  SP2 - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28
  (for single PCs too)

  For Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation procedure
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/875364

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  It is stated in "How to obtain the latest service pack XP" is.

  If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download the package of standalone update from the Download Center. This page will say that this installation package is intended for it professionals and developers. However, you can download this file safely. The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  Download the Windows XP Service Pack 3 package now

• XP3 XP Fix-it-center will implement with success, automatic updates does not work

  First of all, I tried to download and install MS-Fix - It.

  When I try to run the installer, I get this error:

  "Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services Bootstrapp has encountered a problem and needs to close"

  I researched and found some people do not have the current version of windows install and had a similar problem.  I tried to run Windows update (which usually runs automatically), but I was unable to install the activex control. The information bar never appears.    I tried every setting enabled x in the internettools of the IE, security and privacy options and still do not see the informaiton to ACCEP the Active X control bar.

  Thanks for any help solve this problem.

  ARB

  1 Java installed (Version 6 Update 31)
  2. Yes.
  3 IE7
  4 Google
  No. 5 a & b.
  6 NO.
  7. YES... In Add/Remove Programs, I have the following: Windows live essentials, Windows live sign-in assistant [and] live Windows Update tool.

  #7 ah, explains a little bit & offers at least a glimmer of hope.

  Background: Since one or more Windows Live Essentials (for example, Windows Live Messenger;) Windows Live Mail) were already installed IE8 is offered at your computer, auto update installed the MSN/Bing-optimized version of IE8 (although it was not called that at the time). Then your more later misguided (IMHO) use of registry cleaners (for example, CCleaner) removed his token of your User-Agent string - with at least another token (i.e., .NET Framework version 1.x).

  Pass, if this peut be fixed, this should fix:

  [You can print these instructions for reference offline.  [If a procedure says to restart, restart!]

  ACTIONS:

  1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as... and Save the installer for the 'vanilla' of IE8 for WinXP for your dekstop version - do not RUN it! -online http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/C/0/CC0BD555-33DD-411E-936B-73AC6F95AE11/IE8-WindowsXP-x86-ENU.exe

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

  3 uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 8 via Add/Remove Programs & reboot twice.  [Trust me]

  Note: Ignore any warnings "such and such might not work if...". "- everything will be fine.

  4. immediately after the second time restarts, double-click the file that you saved in #1 above to install the 'vanilla' of IE8 version; Follow all instructions & restart twice again.

  Note: Be extremely patient - the whole process could take 10 to 15 minutes or more, even without the second restart. And did not even try to open / use IE8 until after the second restart.

  5. then immediately re-open IE8 (only!) at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Select CUSTOM and scan | Install Security updates offered (e.g., KB2675157); Follow all the instructions.

  -Online if an update root certificates (KB931125) is listed under the category of updates software optional again, install it to enjoy greater security of IE8.

  TIP: As before, do NOT install any other updates software optional or any updated material in option .

  6. test your new version of the feature of IE8 & see if you can select Google as search engine by default now (if it is not already the default).  If you can not, I have another trick or two up my sleeve so hang in there!

  7. in response to this post with a status report. Good luck!

  FOR THE BONUS EXTRA POINTS QUESTION! => Assuming that Windows Live Messenger or Mail is (still) installed, click HELP. [ALT + H + A] & tell me what version it is (for example, v14.0.8117.0416).

• Automatic Updates does not work how to operate

  can not get the automatic updates to work, he says to turn on updates, we tried to

  Hi Diana,

  There are not a lot of information in your post, but if it worked before this problem, the most basic troubleshooting tip is to reset Windows Update components manually or use the automated "Fixit" solution provided in the link below.

  How to reset Windows Update components.

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

  If the link above does not solve the problem, please provide more information on your system so that we can better help you. For example,.

  1. brand and model of your computer.

  2 installed AV and the current status of the subscription.

  3 OS (XP... ... Vista wndows 7) and the level of service pack (SP1... SP2 or SP3). To check your level of SP, press simultaneously on the of the windows logo key + pause/break key .

  Good luck.

• My automatic update does not work.

  I received this message everytime I open Firefox for quite awhile without realizing exactly what that meant. Now I see that I'm running 6.0, rather than 7.1 and when I click on automatic update, the message I get is: the update could not be installed. Please make sure that there are no other copies of Firefox running on your computer and restart Firefox to try again. I have certainly no other copies of Firefox running.

  (1) download the latest version-> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
  (2) restart your computer
  (3) run the installation program that you downloaded in step 1

• Windows Update does not work. Microsoft Update NOT work.error code 80072EE2

  Original title: Windows Update does not work. Microsoft Update DOES not work.

  Automatic update does not work.  When I try to manually update I get error code 80072EE2.  I tried Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services.  Whenever it reports it has repaired errors, however there is no improvement.

  There may be another reason -

  Most popular right now: http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684

  TaurArian [MVP] 07/01/2005-30/06/2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty. What works for some, may not always work for others.

• service running windows xp sp 3, automatic updates does not show

  company uses wsus, in the previous months, that this pc has patches of security update without problem, now the automatic updates does not appear as a service,

  tried to install wsus client and he tells me it's already installed... help

  Please contact your IT Department for further assistance or system (assuming that's not you).

• error message 0 x 80240036, automatic, updates does not

  Original title: responsible for recovery CD, including Windows XP SP2 from the Lim after crash; update won't work; error message 0 x 80240036

  Before the accident, I was using SP3 with all updates.  I uninstalled all the anti-virus software.  Automatic Updates does not more.

  Hello

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Run the Microsoft Fixit tool
  Solve the problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working: http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2:
  You can also try the steps in the link and check if it helps.
  You cannot install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using the auto update after a repair of Windows XP after installing Windows XP SP3 immediately after a clean installation of Windows XP SP2 or
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144

  Warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756/

  Method 3:
  If the problem is not resolved, I suggest you try the procedure described in the link mentioned below.

  You cannot install some programs or updates: http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

  Follow the article below to learn more.

  T-oriented relations on connection errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941#advmethodC

  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 should 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

• FixIt center operating system is not compatible Windows and update does not work due to 8007066

  I have an Asus Essentio with Windows 7 Professional. Although the computer was working ok, I installed the FIX It Professional [I bought it to install on my computer to girls] for the interview. Since then, I had several problems with slow MSN Mail and slow performance. I uninstalled the product and to restore the computer to the date of installation of the software. Here are some of the problems I have:

  When you try to run Microsoft difficulty It Center I get a message "the operating system is not compatible and must be XP or newer" which it obviously. I've used this program in the past without any problems and actually have a user account, but it still does not work.

  Trying to access Microsoft support told me that the software is not "enabled" even though it says it's under System properties, and the product number is not saved, even if it has been for more than 8 months.

  Whenever I click on the MSN butterfly, a security message wonder if Explorer is allowed to make changes to my computer. Not a big deal, but remember why nobody liked Vista and I would like to get rid of him.

  A Windows Update does not work due the 8007066f, who doesn't have a solution, but updated logo keeps interrupting my work.

  Thanks for any help.

  I suggest an Inplace upgrade to fix your computer.

  The upgrade in place is a tool to fix the system. Thanks to the special upgrade process, we will be able to repair the system. The upgrade in place will not affect the settings like photos, movies, documents, etc. that are saved on the computer. Although this operation will not remove or modify the files and installed programs, I suggest always that you back up important files before you do. In addition, you may need to reinstall the device drivers after this operation.

  The detailed steps are included as below:

  On-site upgrade
  ====================
  1 log on to the system first.
  2. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in the DVD drive of the computer.
  3. Click Start and select computer.
  4. find the "setup.exe" file in the DVD-ROM and double-click it.
   
  5. click on install now.

  6. When you are prompted to enter the product key, please click Next directly without entering any key. The installation wizard will prompt and ask if you confirm to install Windows 7 without the key and choose please confirm.

  7. When you get to the screen ' which type of installation you want', click upgrade to upgrade the Windows 7 system files.
   
  Note: When running the upgrade on the spot, the system will restart automatically (several times) to merge the files and programs, please leave the computer alone and does not configure it until the 'upgrade on the spot"finished. The system should start Windows 7, once it is upgraded. Once the computer is running "upgrade on the spot", you can go and leave the computer and it completes automatically.

  Let us know if that helps.

• Update of Windows XP does not work, how do I stop the Office 07/10 updates?

  For these last months, the web version of Windows Update does not work with XP. When you click on the button for Express or custom installation, the stalls of system looking for updates. So I had to put windows to warn me of updates instead of going on the site, but now it keeps wanting to download me updates for Office 2007 and 2010, but I do not own these products (I use Office 2003).  I could not stop, even when I ticked the box does not warn me of those more. Finally I went to the site and found an option to disable Microsoft Update, which said I could always download the updates to the site, but I can't because he's trying to force me to re - download Microsoft Update.

  What is going on?  I don't like the new Microsoft Update as it keeps nagging me to download updates for the products that I have not yet owned. How can I update Windows XP only?  This is very fustrating.

  For these last months, the web version of Windows Update does not work with XP. When you click on the button for Express or custom installation, the stalls of system looking for updates. So I had to put windows to warn me of updates instead of going on the site, but now it keeps wanting to download me updates for Office 2007 and 2010, but I do not own these products (I use Office 2003).  I could not stop, even when I ticked the box does not warn me of those more. Finally I went to the site and found an option to disable Microsoft Update, which said I could always download the updates to the site, but I can't because he's trying to force me to re - download Microsoft Update.

  What is going on?  I don't like the new Microsoft Update as it keeps nagging me to download updates for the products that I have not yet owned. How can I update Windows XP only?  This is very fustrating.

  Hi Steve,.

  Follow these steps.

  Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel and double click on automatic updates. I'll explain why later.

  Then, tick the option at the bottom to turn off automatic updates, and then click apply/OK.

  Then, go to start, run, copy and paste this command and click OK: services.msc

  In the list of Services, you can see Background Intelligent Transfer Service ?

  Here's a pix what he looks like.

  

  If it is not listed, follow these steps to register the BITS service.

  Open the Windows search tool, copy / paste the following text, and then click Search: qmgr.dll

  Research should show this file in the following locations:

  C:\Windows\System32
  C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
  C:\WINDOWS\system32\bits

  You might only see qmgr.dll in C:\WINDOWS\system32 depending on your configuration.

  Then, go to start, run and copy/paste: regsvr32 qmgr.dll and click OK

  Do the same with this file: regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

  Reboot the system and then copy / paste this command into the field run:
  %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe setupapi, InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\qmgr.inf

  If you are prompted to insert the Windows installation CD, ignore this and in the dialog below, replace the path C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386

  If you could only see the file in C:\WINDOWS\system32, change the path to that instead.

  Restart the PC and then go to the Services and you should be able to see BITS in the list.

  Double click on it and then on the general tab, click the Start button to start the service manually. This is just a test to make sure that it works correctly.

  If you get 2 error: cannot find the specified file, click on start, then run again and copy / paste the following command, and then click OK:
  Tracking Add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameters /v ServiceDll /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d %windir%\System32\qmgr.dll

  Reboot again and try once more to start the PIECES. It should work fine now, but in the unlikely case where it fails again, run the following command, and then press ENTER:
  Reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup

  Reboot once more and then do the following.

  Go to this link and install the IE8 December Update:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?ID=41404

  If you use IE7, use this link instead:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?ID=41442

  Finally, go to the Windows Update site and you should be able to download normally.

  If this is the case, re - enable automatic updates in Control Panel.

• Update of Windows XP does not work, error 0 x 80245003. Cannot be updated to SP 3, can't update IE 6 to IE 8. How to solve these problems?

  Update of Windows XP does not work. I tried the correction of the error 0 x 80245003 and nothing has changed. Fix, that it won't work because SP 3 is not installed, because of the Windows Update does not. I try to install SP 3 manually, then downloader windows will not install reference SP 2 must be installed. SP 2 is installed. So I tried several ways to solve this problem, and I keep running into roadblocks of Windows. Help, please.

  Hi my NameJoel,

  See the methods mentioned below and check if that helps.
   
  Method 1:
  How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718
  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.
   
  Note: A firewall is software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet or a network. Then the firewalleither blocks information or allows information to pass to your computer. If the information is blocked or throughdepends spent on your firewall settings. A firewall can prevent malicious software (such as worms) to access your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your computer from malware sent to other computers. Windows XP, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) include firewall software.
   
  See also:
  You cannot install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using the auto update after a repair of Windows XP after installing Windows XP SP3 immediately after a clean installation of Windows XP SP2 or
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144
   
  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717
  Note: Disable your antivirus software is not usually recommended, some software antivirus prevents certain system changing files. This can cause the Windows XP SP3 installation failure. To make sure that you manage to install Windows XP SP3, temporarily disable your antivirus software, including any third-party antispyware and firewall program. To do this, right-click on the icon for your antivirus program, and then click on disable. The antivirus program icon typically appears in the bottom right corner of the computer screen.
   
  Important: Make sure that you enable the antivirus software after you install Windows XP SP3.
   
  Hope this information helps.