Comments on: Post-SP3 patch breaks Windows Update

I broke Windows Update on two XP machines.

[lynellett]

I submitted this problem to Microsoft on June 11th of this year. One of their tech gave me instructions to run, but none worked. The last I hear from them was on July 11th saying the problem was being move to the "experts". So far I have not heard from anyone.

I saw your fix instructions. I will try it again. I think the first tech I worked with had me do this, but from a different approach. Thanks for the information.

[dougout78]

Microsoft still hasn't corrected this issue. However, if you call them, they will provide you with a batch file that re-registers all the dll files necessary without re-installing software.

Another issue they still haven't corrected is the Inability to properly install IE7 BEFORE SP3. As stated in Microsoft's original release notes for SP3, IE7 must be installed AFTER SP3 upgrade, or you will cripple your ability to uninstall IE7. ...Certain IE updates could possibly not install correctly, and upgrading to IE8 will be impossible.

[sbradcpa]

How to obtain the latest version of the Windows Update Agent to help manage updates on a computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104

I think if you tried manually installing the latest WU/MU agent it would work again.

[nimd4]

PNGs 4 screenshots, FTW. Ps. Tnx.