KCC,
If I knew how to fix the svchost/CPU, MS would hire me <w>. To get
around this issue temporarily, try these steps :
1. Delete the contents of the WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download
folder [ *Usually* resolves install issues ]
2. Stop the Automatic Update service
Delete the contents of WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore folder
Restart AU
3. If the first 2 steps bring no joy -
Stop AU
Delete or rename the SoftwareDistribution folder
Restart AU
There are 3 MS Knowledge Base articles for the issue :
FIX: When you run Windows Update to scan for updates that use Windows
Installer, including Office updates, CPU utilization may reach 100
percent for prolonged periods
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916089
The FIX for the above FIX [ I kid you not ] :
You receive an access violation when you try to install an update from
Windows Update after you apply hotfix package 916089
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927891
Separate from those is :
The Automatic Updates service may stop responding
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914810
The first two deal with an updated version of msi.dll and appear to be
directly related to MU and Office.
The third one states
> The Automatic Updates service may increase memory consumption over time and may
> eventually become unresponsive.
That is not the same as the CPU issue.
Confusing, no ? I'd try the first 3 things I suggested prior to
contactin MS for a temporary hotfix.
IMHO, the *BIG* issue is that XP needs SERVICE PACK 3 so that the
scanning by AU doesn't have to go over the entire registry and system to
find files/bits/settings that need updating. I doubt that the msi.dll is
the major culprit, but then again, I don't have Office installed and
just briefly see a spike in CPU useage when the system first comes
online and svchost spawns AU.
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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KCC wrote:
> MowGreen,
>
> Is this problem related to svchost.exe continuously running in the
> background and using up most of the CPU resources resulting in a very
> sluggish PC? Whether it is or not can you please post the temporary
> workaround you mentioned below.
>
> Additionally, would you be able to breifly describe what the issue is with
> this particular problem that slows a system down.
>
> Many Thanks!
>
> KCC
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>
>>How many patches were installed to the 'FRESH XP SP2 installs' ?
>>There is no permanent fix that I know of. There is a temporary workaround.
>>If you need/want it, just ask.
>>
>>
>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
>>===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>>Never Forgotten
>>===============
>>
>>
>>
>>AMP wrote:
>>
>>>Is there a fix to Windows XP SP2 slowness due to Windows Update process? I
>>>have 3 FRESH windows XP SP2 installs that are slow after running the patches
>>>and having the automatic updates turned on? I read some threads before and
>>>can be confirmed using Process Explorer by Sysinternals (now MS).
>>>
>>>Question is - what's the fix asides from temporary disabling Automatic
>>>Updates / Windows Update?
>>>
>>>
>>
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