error code 0x80070424 in window update

When I go to the web "Window Update" and choose " Custom" for the choice. The
web page write this web have problem and the error code is 0x80070424.

Moreover, the service list in the control panel does not contain the
"automatic update"

I have tried the following method but the result is not good.

Method 1 – Re-register the Windows Update client

=======================================

1. Quit all programs that are running.

2. Click Start, and then click Run.

3. Type “regsvr32 wuapi.dll� (without the quotation marks), and then click
OK.

4. When you receive the “DllRegisterServer in urlmon.dll succeeded� message,
click OK.



REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL
REGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLL
REGSVR32 ATL.DLL
REGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLL
REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL
REGSVR32 WUWEB.DLL


5. Restart the computer and try to update again.



Method 2 - Run the attached fix.bat

=======================

Please rename the file fix.ba_ to fix.bat, and then double click on it.
After finished, please restart the computer and try to perform Windows update
again.

Courtesy of: Torgeir Bakken (MVP)

See if this helps::
1. Click Start.
2. Choose Run.
3. In the Run box, type (or copy/paste from this post)
regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll (note the space there in the middle)
4. Click OK.

After the regsvr32 command, start regedit.exe
and locate the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\wuauserv

If you find a DeleteFlag value there, delete the DeleteFlag value.


"Vincent" wrote:

> When I go to the web "Window Update" and choose " Custom" for the choice. The
> web page write this web have problem and the error code is 0x80070424.
>
> Moreover, the service list in the control panel does not contain the
> "automatic update"
>
> I have tried the following method but the result is not good.
>
> Method 1 – Re-register the Windows Update client
>
> =======================================
>
> 1. Quit all programs that are running.
>
> 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
>
> 3. Type “regsvr32 wuapi.dll� (without the quotation marks), and then click
> OK.
>
> 4. When you receive the “DllRegisterServer in urlmon.dll succeeded� message,
> click OK.
>
>
>
> REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL
> REGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLL
> REGSVR32 ATL.DLL
> REGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLL
> REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL
> REGSVR32 WUWEB.DLL
>
>
> 5. Restart the computer and try to update again.
>
>
>
> Method 2 - Run the attached fix.bat
>
> =======================
>
> Please rename the file fix.ba_ to fix.bat, and then double click on it.
> After finished, please restart the computer and try to perform Windows update
> again.
>
>

Since the disc of Window XP is copied from my friend. Is this problem caused
relvant to the product key and the original disc??

The method which you suggested can slove the problem even if the Window XP
is not the original?

In fact, the disc of Window XP is copeied from my friend. I don't know the
source where he go it. I worried about the disc is not the original one.

The solution which give me can solve this problem even the Window XP is not
the formal one ?

As for your OS not being valid you may still have problems with Windows Update

Visit the Microsoft "how to tell" website: - www.microsoft.com/howtotell
or
Two Ways to Find Out if your Copy of Windows is Genuine
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...s/default.mspx
The report explains why your system was unable to validate, and provides instructions
for further follow-up.

Genuine Windows FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx



Vincent wrote:
> In fact, the disc of Window XP is copeied from my friend. I don't
> know the source where he go it. I worried about the disc is not the
> original one.
>
> The solution which give me can solve this problem even the Window XP
> is not the formal one ?

Thanks for your help

If I check that the Window XP is not geniue, the solution that you given
before for my case still can be used to solve my problem ?

Thanks

No guarantees. It may work for you, or it may not work.

Back up the registry key if you decide to edit it or create a system restore
point.

K

"Vincent" wrote:

> Thanks for your help
>
> If I check that the Window XP is not geniue, the solution that you given
> before for my case still can be used to solve my problem ?
>
> Thanks
>

Where can I find the register key in the PC? how to restore ? Thanks

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP


"Vincent" <> wrote in message
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> Where can I find the register key in the PC? how to restore ? Thanks