Can't update: files required - no longer registered

When I try to do a windows update I get the message:
Files required to use Windows Update are no longer registered or installed
on your computer.

I tried letting it do the:
Register or reinstall the files for me now (Recommended)
but I still get the same result.

I also tried the following batch file:

cd /d %SystemRoot%\system32
regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
regsvr32 msident.dll /s
regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
regsvr32 ils.dll /s
regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
regsvr32 danim.dll /s
regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
regsvr32 datime.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
exit

which said it was successfull but didn't help, and I tried:
%windir%\system32\regsvr32.exe %windir%\system32\MSXML3.DLL

which also said it was successful but didn't help.

I can even start BITS manually, but I still get the same message when
I try to do a windows update.

Next I reinstalled the windows update files using the /wuforce option:
WindowsUpdateAgent20-x86.exe /wuforce
But that didn't help.

Then I reregistered more files:
net stop wuauserv

Repeat for the following:
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 wuweb.dll
regsvr32 MSXML3.dll

net start wuauserv

But again I still can't update.

What should I try now?

There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
Is Windows 2000 your operating system?

"Carl" <> wrote in message
news:0F5D65E2-12D3-4542-8B3E-...
> When I try to do a windows update I get the message:
> Files required to use Windows Update are no longer registered or installed
> on your computer.
<snip>
> But again I still can't update.
>
> What should I try now?
>
>

No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.

"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?

Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):

echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F administrators:F
echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
administrators:F

start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines

file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.

"Carl" <> wrote in message
news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
> No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
>
> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>
>> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
>> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
>

I have this problem and am running W2K. Can you simplify your instructions?
I got the info copied into Notepad, but I'm not sure what you mean by
"delete the return." Does this mean I just backspace "administrators: F" so
that it now follows "R system: F" on the same line?

I'm completely lost on the next part. What do I save the Notepad document in?
Where do I "double click 'w2k.bat' in its folder to fix permissions?"

I hope you can make this understandable to a compluter illiterate. Thank you.




"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
> It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
> copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):
>
> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F administrators:F
> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
> administrators:F
>
> start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
> the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
> unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines
>
> file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
> down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
> Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.
>
> "Carl" <> wrote in message
> news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
> > No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
> >
> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >
> >> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
> >> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
> >
>
>
>

Yes. Backspace administrators:F so that it follows system:F on same line.
Batch files are commands that execute. Exactly entering the command
at a command prompt would be the same, but if the command is
copied, the chance of making a typo is eliminated, which is better.

They key is to save it as a .bat file, not a .txt file. To do that
you need to click the down arrow to the right of "save as type"
and change it from "text documents" to "all files." Then, with
the .bat extension, it can operate to fix permissions.

Notepad's default folder is probably one you can find...
it's the folder in the upper window, so click the save button.
Open that folder and double click your batch file.
A command window will open, execute, and close.
Permissions in the windir/registration folder will be corrected.

If you'd rather not fix the second line, copy the two lines from here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;909444

Hopefully, fixing registration permissions will get WU back.

"Sam" <> wrote in message
news:5B892887-A816-40E1-BECC-...
>I have this problem and am running W2K. Can you simplify your instructions?
> I got the info copied into Notepad, but I'm not sure what you mean by
> "delete the return." Does this mean I just backspace "administrators: F"
> so
> that it now follows "R system: F" on the same line?
>
> I'm completely lost on the next part. What do I save the Notepad document
> in?
> Where do I "double click 'w2k.bat' in its folder to fix permissions?"
>
> I hope you can make this understandable to a compluter illiterate. Thank
> you.
>
>
>
>
> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>
>> Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
>> It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
>> copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):
>>
>> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F
>> administrators:F
>> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
>> administrators:F
>>
>> start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
>> the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
>> unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines
>>
>> file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
>> down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
>> Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.
>>
>> "Carl" <> wrote in message
>> news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
>> > No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
>> >
>> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>> >
>> >> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
>> >> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
>> >
>>
>>
>>

I created and ran the batch file but it didn't help.

What else could be wrong?

"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
> It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
> copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):
>
> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F administrators:F
> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
> administrators:F
>
> start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
> the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
> unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines
>
> file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
> down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
> Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.
>
> "Carl" <> wrote in message
> news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
> > No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
> >
> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >
> >> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
> >> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
> >
>
>
>

Well, it's something else. Maybe support can help you.
If you are willing to tangle with Microsoft support, start here:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...px?&gprid=6527
Unlimited WU support requests are included at no charge.

Post exactly what happens when you go to WU. Do you
get an error message. The troubleshooter produces nothing
for "Files required to use Windows Update are no longer
registered or installed on your computer." When did it
start? I'm willing to listen if you're willing to talk.

"Carl" <> wrote in message
news:69E739D2-302E-4E90-9963-...
>I created and ran the batch file but it didn't help.
>
> What else could be wrong?
>
> "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>
>> Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
>> It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
>> copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):
>>
>> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F
>> administrators:F
>> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
>> administrators:F
>>
>> start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
>> the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
>> unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines
>>
>> file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
>> down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
>> Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.
>>
>> "Carl" <> wrote in message
>> news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
>> > No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
>> >
>> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
>> >
>> >> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
>> >> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Thanks for the attempted clarification. I’ve got the two lines in Notepad.
I’m OK on the Save As. However, the line at the top of the Save Box requests
Save In
Is this supposed to be saved in Notepad? I don’t understand the relevance of
“Notepad's default folder is probably one you can find...
it's the folder in the upper window, so click the save button.� The upper
window of what? I have Notepad.exe in C:/Windows/Notepad.exe. As you see, I’m
still very confused.

I’ll need more time to slug my way through 909444

--
Sam


"Michael Jennings" wrote:

> Yes. Backspace administrators:F so that it follows system:F on same line.
> Batch files are commands that execute. Exactly entering the command
> at a command prompt would be the same, but if the command is
> copied, the chance of making a typo is eliminated, which is better.
>
> They key is to save it as a .bat file, not a .txt file. To do that
> you need to click the down arrow to the right of "save as type"
> and change it from "text documents" to "all files." Then, with
> the .bat extension, it can operate to fix permissions.
>
> Notepad's default folder is probably one you can find...
> it's the folder in the upper window, so click the save button.
> Open that folder and double click your batch file.
> A command window will open, execute, and close.
> Permissions in the windir/registration folder will be corrected.
>
> If you'd rather not fix the second line, copy the two lines from here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;909444
>
> Hopefully, fixing registration permissions will get WU back.
>
> "Sam" <> wrote in message
> news:5B892887-A816-40E1-BECC-...
> >I have this problem and am running W2K. Can you simplify your instructions?
> > I got the info copied into Notepad, but I'm not sure what you mean by
> > "delete the return." Does this mean I just backspace "administrators: F"
> > so
> > that it now follows "R system: F" on the same line?
> >
> > I'm completely lost on the next part. What do I save the Notepad document
> > in?
> > Where do I "double click 'w2k.bat' in its folder to fix permissions?"
> >
> > I hope you can make this understandable to a compluter illiterate. Thank
> > you.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >
> >> Though it's not a known XP fix, you might want to try it.
> >> It doesn't mess up WU for XPsp2 - at least not for me.
> >> copy these two lines (highlight them > click edit > click copy):
> >>
> >> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration /G everyone:R system:F
> >> administrators:F
> >> echo y| cacls %windir%\registration\*.clb /G everyone:R system:F
> >> administrators:F
> >>
> >> start > run > type in "notepad" > edit > paste
> >> the two should now be in notepad, but the second line is wrapped.
> >> unwrap it - delete the return to get just two "echo y| cacls" lines
> >>
> >> file > save as > try "w2k.bat" for a name > click the save as type
> >> down arrow > select "all files" > click the save button.
> >> Now double click "w2k.bat" in its folder to fix permissions.
> >>
> >> "Carl" <> wrote in message
> >> news:0F5AEC1F-307F-4A63-B959-...
> >> > No this is Windows XP with SP2 installed.
> >> >
> >> > "Michael Jennings" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> There's a solution for a problem with Windows 2000.
> >> >> Is Windows 2000 your operating system?
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Well, there's nothing in notepad's help file about saving a document.
Your request for help with notepad isn't unreasonable.

"Save In" is to the left of a window. The window has a drop down arrow
on its right. A folder is listed in the window - the default directory. Click
the drop down arrow if you wish to navigate to another folder.

Notepad will save the file you made when you click the "Save" button
in the folder you select. You can then find the file by running explorer.exe
which is also in the Windows folder.

<> wrote in message news:612B1BA8-3B0B-4EE6-809A-...
> Thanks for the attempted clarification. I?ve got the two lines in Notepad.
> I?m OK on the Save As. However, the line at the top of the Save Box requests
> Save In
> Is this supposed to be saved in Notepad? I don?t understand the relevance of
> ?Notepad's default folder is probably one you can find...
> it's the folder in the upper window, so click the save button.? The upper
> window of what? I have Notepad.exe in C:/Windows/Notepad.exe. As you see, I?m
> still very confused.