I had this same issue. Typing regsvr32 wups2.dll, and then re-downloading and
installing the updates worked. Thank you!
"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> Please go to Start > Run > copy and paste the below into the Open: line
>
> regsvr32 wups2.dll
> Click OK or press Enter
>
> Did that resolve the issue ?
> If not, copy and paste the last 50 or so lines of the WindowsUpdate.log
> into your reply:
> Start > Run > type in
>
> %windir%\windowsupdate.log
> Click OK
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> BILL wrote:
>
> > after re-installing windows xp the security updates will download but will
> > not install.after scanning with my anti virus(trend micro pc-cillin internet
> > security 2007)it picks up 97 microsoft vulnerabilities.but they will not
> > install.tried turning off firewalls and anti virus but no joy.any help on
> > this would be appreciated.
> >
> > BILL
>