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Windows update not working

  • 11-02-2006 9:11am
    #1
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭


    Ok, the usual story - laptop riddled with spyware and virus crap. Now that I have cleaned them up, Windows update refuses to work. I did see stuff in Spybot regarding Windows update, but it got rid of them (all scans are now clear).

    I tried going to the Windows update site via internet explorer and it also fails. System is XP, service pack 2.

    Any ideas?


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  • #2
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    start>all programs>administrative tools>services
    check that automatic updates service is started.


  • #3
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    All services set to auto, except for computer browser, are running. Just checked my own laptop - it's the same deal, browser is auto, but not running.


    Edit: Got it working. Bizarre one, this.

    Had to follow the directions on the following website: http://help.lockergnome.com/lofiversion/index.php/t32327.html (the post by 1ComputerGuru). Had to re-register the Windows Update DLL's.


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