Winspool.drv error - I can't open anything and Windows Update no longer works

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  Whenever I try to open my Windows programs, it is said:
   
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  Hello Itbrau,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  After doing some research on your question, I found several different solutions. Not all of the work for all the world. I will list what I found for you.

  S ' ownership of the folder

  Appropriating the folder they are in, check your permissions (if there are special permissions have an eye on them). See if the folder inherits permissions from parent folders, make sure that the folder is accessible also.

  -Unlock

  Right-click on the file you want to open.

  Click on properties.

  On the general tab, at the end of the window, you should be able to see a security like this option: Security: this file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.

  Click the Unlock button.

  Click on apply.

  -Uninstall the component of enhanced Internet Explorer security

  You can disable the security of Internet Explorer in the registry:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zonemap
  In the Details pane, right-click IEHarden, click on edit, type 0 (zero) in the value data box, and then click OK.

  If please reply back and let us know if this helps to help you access your programs.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
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• I did a restore of the system for Windows XP and I made updates to MS. I'm stuck now. I can't upgrade to SP3 and windows update doesn't work, get 0x8024400A error

  [Error number: 0x8024400A]

  The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below may help you solve the problem. For self-help options: Frequently asked Questions Find Solutions Windows Update Newsgroup To support options: Microsoft online assisted support (no cost for Windows Update issues)

  Hello

  Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  Follow the below methods:

  Method 1:

  Follow the below the article that says how to resolve error: 0x8024400A.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  Method 2:

  How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• I used just the PC recovery and now I can't reinstall XP service pack 3 and Windows Update does not work.

  It's probably why I can't reinstall my McAfee.Any ideas?

  I have a Compaq Presario SR1750NX

  All the drivers here:
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  I get automatic updates from Microsoft and Windows.

  Should I have them both!

  VIC Luci

  Yes.

  
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  While Windows Update provides updates specifically for Windows, Microsoft Update expands the service to download and install updates for other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Office and Windows Live [as well as Silverlight & Microsoft Security Essentials]. Update automatic is a feature that allows you to configure your PC to automatically download and install updates using each service, making it easy and convenient for you to keep your current Windows PC.
  
  Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/FAQ.mspx

  ~ 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

• I can't open ANYTHING - no programs. I get this error: this file does not have a program... create an association in the set Associations control panel.

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  Try this fix for the EXE file. http://www.dougknox.com/XP/fileassoc/xp_exe_fix.zip

  Download and run Rkill to stop malware: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/rkill.com/

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  Download Malwarebytes and delete all files found this program: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

  Scan with this online scan and delete all the files: http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner

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  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         You are trying to install updates?

  ·         Are what fixit you referring?

  Follow these methods.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

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  Method 4: Follow the steps in the article.

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