Try here :
How To Fix Windows Update (BITS/AU)
http://www.castlecops.com/postlite106642-bits.html
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
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GH-MCSE wrote:
> Windows update fails. Error code shows the above service not running. Changed
> the service to auto per problem solving. Service will not start. It is
> dependent on RPC svc which is running. Tech net shows Win update is dependent
> on this service. This is my first win update since installing sp2 on Win XP.
>
> Anyone have any experience with this issue ?