Post SP3 updates for XP?

torin3 · Oct 27, 2008

We've got a computer at my work that doesn't seem to be able to run Microsoft Update anymore. I've tried several things to fix it, but this computer has always had problem. Even doing a repair install only helped somewhat. Eventually, we'll probably just format and reinstall from the recovery disks.

However, in the meantime, does anybody have a list of the updates for XP post SP3? That way I can at lead download them manually and install them.

Mr.Guvernment · Oct 27, 2008

not sure, i would say look for any updates dated after SP3..

what is the problem with using windows updates? just gives errors?

torin3 · Oct 27, 2008

It says it needs to register the files necessary to run MU, then does something, then starts the dectection process again, and says it needs to register the files necessary to run MU. Rinse, repeat.

Mr.Guvernment · Oct 27, 2008

try with IE8Beta? maybe ie 7 is fubared

ran spyware checkers and stuff?

you can run the windows sfv, or is it sfc, to check all windows system files..

JaY_III · Oct 27, 2008

you have download the network installer for SP3 for network admins.
That is the best way to install a SP for a LAN.
Download only 1 copy, install on the entire network

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

torin3 · Oct 27, 2008

Mr.Guvernment said:
try with IE8Beta? maybe ie 7 is fubared

ran spyware checkers and stuff?

you can run the windows sfv, or is it sfc, to check all windows system files..

I'll check out the beta, worth a shot.

We've got Nod32 on our network, and it is supposed to handle spyware checking, but I've run Spybot on it before and not found anything when it was having other problems.

And my understanding of the way sfc (System File Checker) works, I'd need a SP3 install disk now to make it work right. We don't have one. (All our disk are SP2.)

JaY_III said:
you have download the network installer for SP3 for network admins.
That is the best way to install a SP for a LAN.
Download only 1 copy, install on the entire network

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Um, that was how SP3 was installed on this computer about a month and a half ago. I've had that install file on our network since about 1 month after SP3 came out. And SP3 is already on this computer, so I'm not sure what you are trying to tell me. :shrug:

Jon · Oct 27, 2008

I've got a few scripts that I came up with to repair some broken WSUS clients, but this one should work just the same if using Windows Update.

Copy and paste the following into notepad and save as a .bat/.cmd.

Code:

net stop wuauserv

regsvr32 /s wuapi.dll

regsvr32 /s wups.dll

regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll

regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll

regsvr32 /s msxml3.dll

cd %windir%

rename SoftwareDistribution SDOLD

net start wuauserv

wuauclt.exe /resetauthorization /detectnow

I typically used this for clients that stopped reporting to my WSUS server, but it sounds like yours may have similar issues, if not similar symptoms. Can't hurt if it doesn't work for you, regardless

VinnyTAMU · Oct 27, 2008

Jon said:
I've got a few scripts that I came up with to repair some broken WSUS clients, but this one should work just the same if using Windows Update.

Copy and paste the following into notepad and save as a .bat/.cmd.

Code:

net stop wuauserv regsvr32 /s wuapi.dll regsvr32 /s wups.dll regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll regsvr32 /s msxml3.dll cd %windir% rename SoftwareDistribution SDOLD net start wuauserv wuauclt.exe /resetauthorization /detectnow

I typically used this for clients that stopped reporting to my WSUS server, but it sounds like yours may have similar issues, if not similar symptoms. Can't hurt if it doesn't work for you, regardless

This is the standard fix and starting point for problems with windows update. It has worked for me about 80% of the time.

Trap05 · Oct 27, 2008

+1 for the posted fix its worked for me on my clients machines numerous times

torin3 · Oct 27, 2008

Jon said:
I've got a few scripts that I came up with to repair some broken WSUS clients, but this one should work just the same if using Windows Update.

Copy and paste the following into notepad and save as a .bat/.cmd.

Code:

(snip)

I typically used this for clients that stopped reporting to my WSUS server, but it sounds like yours may have similar issues, if not similar symptoms. Can't hurt if it doesn't work for you, regardless

Well, I tried it and it didn't work.

Also tried updating to IE8. Didn't work. Tried downloading and installing Windows Installer 4.5. Didn't work. We have a WSUS server, and it was showing up as status unknown, which is why I was trying to use the over the internet updater. I'm not sure what to try other than reformatting and starting over.

Trap05 · Oct 27, 2008

That might be your solution in the end anyways. I'd probably bite the bullet and just do it now instead of screwing around with it. You said its been a problem before so maybe a fresh install would solve all of it in one shot.

JaY_III · Oct 27, 2008

sorry read the post wrong and thought you said what was included

Neuromancer · Oct 27, 2008

torin3 said:
We've got a computer at my work that doesn't seem to be able to run Microsoft Update anymore. I've tried several things to fix it, but this computer has always had problem. Even doing a repair install only helped somewhat. Eventually, we'll probably just format and reinstall from the recovery disks.

However, in the meantime, does anybody have a list of the updates for XP post SP3? That way I can at lead download them manually and install them.

here you go Might be better to see whatever other packs are available

Problem with doing it yourself is gettign the updates in the right order. (numerical is not the proper way to install them most times.. I always had trouble with this...)

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