Can't start Windows Update Service

Background -
Running Windows XP SP3. Got several different viruses, trojansm and
spyware. I cleaned everything off but couldn't get Windows Update
Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service to start. I
noticed the file Path to Executable was incorrect (instead of
"system32" it said "fystem32" in both services). I edited that in the
registry and it is now correct in the Service snap in.

Now when I try to start the services it says access denied. When I go
in to
change the log on account is says access denied as well. I checked
the permissions on svchost and it already said Everyone had Full
Control so I didn't touch it. Anyone have any ideas?

Time to format. ;-)

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"" wrote:

> Background -
> Running Windows XP SP3. Got several different viruses, trojansm and
> spyware. I cleaned everything off but couldn't get Windows Update
> Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service to start. I
> noticed the file Path to Executable was incorrect (instead of
> "system32" it said "fystem32" in both services). I edited that in the
> registry and it is now correct in the Service snap in.
>
> Now when I try to start the services it says access denied. When I go
> in to
> change the log on account is says access denied as well. I checked
> the permissions on svchost and it already said Everyone had Full
> Control so I didn't touch it. Anyone have any ideas?
>
>

You may have (much) more work to do.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
tool on an uninfected machine and then transfer it to the target machine.

2. Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!) in Safe
Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested
logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


wrote:
> Background -
> Running Windows XP SP3. Got several different viruses, trojansm and
> spyware. I cleaned everything off but couldn't get Windows Update
> Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service to start. I
> noticed the file Path to Executable was incorrect (instead of
> "system32" it said "fystem32" in both services). I edited that in the
> registry and it is now correct in the Service snap in.
>
> Now when I try to start the services it says access denied. When I go
> in to
> change the log on account is says access denied as well. I checked
> the permissions on svchost and it already said Everyone had Full
> Control so I didn't touch it. Anyone have any ideas?