Automatic System Update doesn't start (ERROR 1058)

On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
"services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
another suggestion?
Thank you in advance

Hello Alexandru,

What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...

Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.

<http://www.superantispyware.com/>
SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
<http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
-=-
<http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
<http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
-=-

Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
rootkit.)
Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
<http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
-=-

This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.

Please let us know if the problem �emains

Ǝиçεl
-=-


"Alexandru" wrote:

> On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> another suggestion?
> Thank you in advance

Thank very, very much
Superantispyware solved the problem.
You are a real expert.
Alexandru

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Alexandru,
>
> What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
>
> Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
>
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> -=-
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> -=-
>
> Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> rootkit.)
> Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> -=-
>
> This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
>
> Please let us know if the problem �emains
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
>
> "Alexandru" wrote:
>
> > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > another suggestion?
> > Thank you in advance

By the way I use Windows XP Home with SP3 and all the updates until a week
ago when I noticed the problem

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Alexandru,
>
> What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
>
> Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
>
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> -=-
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> -=-
>
> Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> rootkit.)
> Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> -=-
>
> This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
>
> Please let us know if the problem �emains
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
>
> "Alexandru" wrote:
>
> > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > another suggestion?
> > Thank you in advance

I wouldn't bet on it.

Alexandru wrote:
> Thank very, very much
> Superantispyware solved the problem.
> You are a real expert.
> Alexandru
>
> "Engel" wrote:
>
>> Hello Alexandru,
>>
>> What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
>> WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1,
>> Win2k8...
>>
>> Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
>>
>> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
>> SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
>> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
>> -=-
>> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
>> Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
>> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
>> -=-
>>
>> Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
>> bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
>> rootkit.)
>> Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
>> And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
>> Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
>> <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
>> -=-
>>
>> This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
>>
>> Please let us know if the problem �emains
>>
>> Ǝиçεl
>> -=-
>>
>>
>> "Alexandru" wrote:
>>
>>> On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by
>>> Taur Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates
>>> after
>>> running "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the
>>> service and I get the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur
>>> Arian. I don't have any malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I
>>> also have a MCAFEE total security installed. After a full scan no virus
>>> or malware exists. But the problem is still there. On my services the
>>> Automatic Update Properties shows on PATH to executable:
>>> "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this the right PATH.
>>> Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the service
>>> will
>>> start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have another
>>> suggestion?
>>> Thank you in advance

Hi Alexandru

You're welcome, glad to have been of service and thanks for posting back.

I'm strictly undergraduate and you want me to go for a Doctorate? ;-)


Good luck
-=-


"Alexandru" wrote:

> Thank very, very much
> Superantispyware solved the problem.
> You are a real expert.
> Alexandru
>
> "Engel" wrote:
>
> > Hello Alexandru,
> >
> > What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> > WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
> >
> > Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
> >
> > <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> > SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> > -=-
> > <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> > Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> > bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> > rootkit.)
> > Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> > And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> > Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> > <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
> >
> > Please let us know if the problem �emains
> >
> > Ǝиçεl
> > -=-
> >
> >
> > "Alexandru" wrote:
> >
> > > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > > another suggestion?
> > > Thank you in advance

Thanks Engel, that worked for me. I still don't understand why McAfee didn't
spot this but looking at this site shows that a lot of us were caught by this.

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Alexandru,
>
> What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
>
> Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
>
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> -=-
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> -=-
>
> Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> rootkit.)
> Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> -=-
>
> This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
>
> Please let us know if the problem �emains
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
>
> "Alexandru" wrote:
>
> > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > another suggestion?
> > Thank you in advance

Hi ORW,

You are wlcome,

I'm glad to hear that it helped

Good luck
-=-

"ORW" wrote:

> Thanks Engel, that worked for me. I still don't understand why McAfee didn't
> spot this but looking at this site shows that a lot of us were caught by this.
>
> "Engel" wrote:
>
> > Hello Alexandru,
> >
> > What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> > WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
> >
> > Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
> >
> > <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> > SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> > -=-
> > <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> > Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> > bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> > rootkit.)
> > Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> > And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> > Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> > <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
> >
> > Please let us know if the problem �emains
> >
> > Ǝиçεl
> > -=-
> >
> >
> > "Alexandru" wrote:
> >
> > > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > > another suggestion?
> > > Thank you in advance

Hi Engel

thank you so much for the anti spyware and the malware checker. I found
about 40 infected files. I was being plagued by the Virtumonde/Vundo trojan,
as it was messing my system's performance up a lot. just wanted to say
thanks.

Jesse

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Alexandru,
>
> What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
>
> Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
>
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> -=-
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> -=-
>
> Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> rootkit.)
> Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> -=-
>
> This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
>
> Please let us know if the problem �emains
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
>
> "Alexandru" wrote:
>
> > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > another suggestion?
> > Thank you in advance

I developed a similar problem Christmas day. Browser windows were opening on
their own everytime I opened a Mozilla 3 Browser. I was unable to config
settings on my automatic updates until I ran the superantispyware program. It
found spyware in my registry, and about 124 files that Avast missed. Running
superantispyware made it possible for me to fix my disabled windows updates.
I think I love you Engel!

C.

"Alexandru" wrote:

> Thank very, very much
> Superantispyware solved the problem.
> You are a real expert.
> Alexandru
>
> "Engel" wrote:
>
> > Hello Alexandru,
> >
> > What operating system and service pack are you currently using?
> > WinSrvr2003, WinXP, WinXP SP2, WinXP SP3, WinVista, WinVista SP1, Win2k8...
> >
> > Do a full scan with MalwareBytes and SUPERAntiSpyware.
> >
> > <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> > SUPERAntiSpyware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html>
> > -=-
> > <http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
> > Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Instructions
> > <http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > Also I would suggest running a HijackThis to to ensure that Vundo did not
> > bring along any uninvited guests. (SDBot and ZLOB, all protected by a
> > rootkit.)
> > Please read this guide before actually doing the procedu�e
> > And it has all of the links for downloads you need.
> > Preparation Guide for use before posting a HijackThis Log
> > <http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic34773.html>
> > -=-
> >
> > This will give you a starting point for your troubleshooting anyway.
> >
> > Please let us know if the problem �emains
> >
> > Ǝиçεl
> > -=-
> >
> >
> > "Alexandru" wrote:
> >
> > > On December 2, 2008 CHRISTINE mentioned this problem. It was replied by Taur
> > > Arian. I have the same problem: Cannot start Automatic Updates after running
> > > "services.msc". After I set to automatic I try to start the service and I get
> > > the error 1058. I followed the answer given by Taur Arian. I don't have any
> > > malware after scanning with LAVASOFT ADWARE. I also have a MCAFEE total
> > > security installed. After a full scan no virus or malware exists. But the
> > > problem is still there. On my services the Automatic Update Properties shows
> > > on PATH to executable: "C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs". Is this
> > > the right PATH. Maybe you can kindly tell me how to check the process so the
> > > service will start? May be this will slove the problem. Or maybe you have
> > > another suggestion?
> > > Thank you in advance