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Eleanor wrote:
> I was having the same issue not long ago and was told that there
> was a problem in the registry. I received the following simple-fix
> instructions from a professional and it worked like a charm:
> Corrupted Windows Update Temporary folders--
> How to Rename the Windows Update Softwaredistribution folder
> ==========================================
> This problem may occur if the Windows Update, Software distribution
> folder has been corrupted. We can refer to the following steps to
> rename this folder. Please note that the folder will be re-created
> the next time we visit the Windows Update site.
>
> 1. Close all the open windows.
>
> 2. Click the "Start" Button, click "All programs", and click
> "Accessories".
>
> 3. Right-click "Command Prompt" and click "Run as administrator".
>
> 4. In "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type in "net stop
> WuAuServ" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
>
> Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it
> was successfully stopped before we try to rename the folder. If it
> fails, do not perform any further steps. Notify Microsoft of the
> error messages you receive.
>
> 5. Click the "Start" Button, in the "Start Search" box, type in
> "%windir%" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
>
> 6. In the opened folder, look for the folder named
> "SoftwareDistribution".
>
> 7. Right-click on the folder, select "Rename" and type "SDold"
> (without the quotes) to rename this folder.
>
> 8. Still in "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type the
> command "net start WuAuServ" (without the quotes) in the opened
> window to restart the Windows Updates service.
>
> Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it
> was successfully started.
> Hope this helps you too.
Time Bubble?
The conversation you have just attempted to assist with started and ended in
2008. Two postings in February 2008 and two in June 2008. It is now March
21, 2010.
The entire conversation properly quoted and archived indefinitely:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...90f10159e49a3/
I'm sure the original poster (who actually founf the time to come back and
essentially close the issue) and later hijacker might appreciate the
assistance - if they ever happen across this older post again.
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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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