Bubba100
@rr.com | reply to Respect Root
Re: [XP Pro] Updates Fail after Fresh Install and XP SP3 Loaded
Here is the fix for this problem.
»www.itexperience.net/2008/05/23/···-xp-sp3/ |
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Cis
@wanadoo.nl | reply to Respect Root
I found this site which gives you the solution:
»www.itexperience.net/2008/05/23/···-xp-sp3/ |
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Drunkula
Premium
join:2000-06-12
Denton, TX
 ·Verizon FIOS
| reply to bcastner
Thank you, bcastner! I've been having to manually install all updates since I put SP3 on. That was quite an annoyance... 
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mikedalb
join:2003-07-17
Tallahassee, FL
| reply to Respect Root
bcastner and respect root, thanks. I flattened my xp mce box for new mobo, ram and tuner and reinstalled twice (my quick computer like mind not grasping this didn't happen until after I installed SP3), each time same thing. The MCSE after my name takes another blow.... |
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BaggyDave
@co.uk | reply to Respect Root
Hit upon the same snag
Istalled Windows Pro via a SP2 disk, I was prompted for Sp3 first then nothing else would install just download
followed the instructions and resolved the issues
thanks for sharing the info |
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Dr P Sword
@ntl.com | reply to Respect Root
Thanks for the fix. Worked a treat! |
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BigThanks
@rupp-inc.com | reply to bcastner
Outstanding. I had the same problems running Windows Update after installing SP3 on XP. Your suggestion was right on target! Thanks. |
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bcastner
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-09-25
Chevy Chase, MD
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| reply to JMcA
You are correct, and my bad typo.
Fortunately, it is clarified by the linked KB article, and quite honestly unlikely to be the predominant factor, although I most certainly wish I had gotten it right.
Best regards,
Bill Castner
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JMcA
@co.uk | reply to bcastner
Many thanks!
This fixed my problem (note that you have a filename wrong in your instructions - the filename is wups2.dll not wup2.dll)
It should read:
regsvr32 "%windir%\system32\wupS2.dll" |
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ltsnow
join:2006-04-08
Valdosta, GA | reply to FROSTY
You know now that I think about it that's how I got the 3.1 updater. It installs from the update site before anything else. |
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FROSTY
Premium,MVM
join:2000-08-10
Pinson, AL
clubs:
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I recently installed XP SP2 on 3 different PCs.
After installation of the OS and drivers, I proceeded to Windows Update. I let WU update itself, but NOT install SP3 when given the choice. At some point during this process I was prompted to install the 3.1 installer which I allowed. After which, I installed SP3 from the standalone download. IE7 was installed after SP3 from a standalone download too. From that point forward no problems with Windows Update or installing new/old software and hardware. Including .net 1.1 & 2.0 and all it's patches.
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ltsnow
join:2006-04-08
Valdosta, GA
1 edit | reply to bcastner
Bill, maybe I'm dense, but how come I have the 3.0 updater when I do a clean install of XP Pro SP3--no slipstream? I never use the automatic updates, only the manual updates. They all install fine. |
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ricksrants
@btcentralplus.com | reply to bcastner
Thanks Friend it worked well and simple.
I owe you a drink |
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ITAdmin
@ccpdocs.com
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Just to let everyone know, I used bcastner's advice and followed the fix in this MS KB posting; 
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
»support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Thanks again!
ITAdmin |
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ITAdmin
@ccpdocs.com | reply to Respect Root
Thanks VERY much for such a great forum! I fixed my MS updates failed issue after a fresh install of XP SP2 and then SP3 with the advice I found here.
Thanks Again!
ITAdmin |
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Finger2208
join:2001-04-07
Lindale, TX
1 edit | reply to Ronnie_USA
Not trying to hijack the thread, but I do have a question and looking for advice along these lines. I am receiving a new hdd for my laptop on Tuesday, and will be reinstalling XP Home. My CD install doesn't even have SP2, so is there anything special I will need to do for my reinstall along the lines you guys are discussing? Any and all help is most appreciated! BTW, I do plan on going with SP3 on the laptop, as my tower has been fine with it. |
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Ronnie_USA
BigBlueFan
Premium
join:2003-10-09
Galion, OH | reply to szabogi
Thank You very much for the fix.
I reformatted thinking I had done something wrong.
Your fix worked like a charm. |
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bcastner
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Chevy Chase, MD
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I should note that I have substantially changed how I approach this whole issue, as a utility that formerly was only available directly through Microsoft PSS has been released to the general public; and because there are some other frameworks that I think should also come into play.
The new utility comprehensively re-registers and updates any needed components for Windows Update -- for any DLL used, to any Agent version or other piece that is not at the current release level.
Recommended highly for any issue with Windows Update: »aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33560
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szabogi
join:2008-06-07
Cincinnati, OH
| reply to bcastner
Thanks a million for your post. I had done a fresh install of XP Professional with no service packs slipstreamed in. Then, applied SP2, followed by SP3. Had nothing else installed - including AV. Turned on automatic updates and was alerted to install KB898461. This update would not install. Downloaded the update manually from Microsoft and was able to install that way. Then, tried update.microsoft.com to see what other updates were available. Found 4 critical, including IE7. Attempting to install. All 4 failed. That's when I found your post. Followed your instructions -- here's a summary of what I did to get everything working. A few steps in your CMD window step were not needed.
1. Get the windows updater here and save to desktop:
»download.windowsupdate.com/Windo···eAgent30
2. Start, Run, CMD
Type these two commands in (one at a time) into the black window to install the update agent. The service will be started again after installation automatically:
net stop wuauserv
"%userprofile%\Desktop\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" /wuforce
3. Finished. Try installing updates from the yellow shield OR update.microsoft.com. Should be good to go now. |
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bcastner
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-09-25
Chevy Chase, MD
clubs: | reply to Respect Root
The new Update Agent was not included with SP2.
(It was not even issued until several years after SP2). |
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