Microsoft Update will not work, Windows Update does

I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get and
install updates.

If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the first
time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results in the
browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar cycling, but
no disk or network activity.

I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is clean.
I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each time
have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows Update
reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to manually
request Office updates.

How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

my problem is I have windows 2003 and today I try to down load windows
professional 2007 with the trial package for 60 days.So now How do I find
whether I have down loaded becuse I do not find it in my computer. Can you
tellme step by step process of down loading and then installing into my
computer.
I am a student I have a project to complete by tuesday. pleae help me!
Thank you
Priyanka.

"hij2001" wrote:

> I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
> automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get and
> install updates.
>
> If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the first
> time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results in the
> browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar cycling, but
> no disk or network activity.
>
> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is clean.
> I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each time
> have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
> C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows Update
> reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to manually
> request Office updates.
>
> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2...
> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

Stop using Registry Booster 2, for one.

Think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


hij2001 wrote:
> I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
> automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get
> and
> install updates.
>
> If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the
> first
> time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results in
> the browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar
> cycling, but no disk or network activity.
>
> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is clean.
> I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each time
> have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
> C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows
> Update
> reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to
> manually
> request Office updates.
>
> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

This is not related to my post. You may want to post it as a new topic.

I haven't tried the trial package, so have no suggestion. Typically if you
download sw, you have the option of specifying a directory to save the file,
or instal it directly from the download site. You could always go to the
download site and retry the download/install. If nothing else, when you get
the run/save dialog box, you can identify the name of the file and search
your drive for it.

"how to get microsoft 2007" wrote:

> my problem is I have windows 2003 and today I try to down load windows
> professional 2007 with the trial package for 60 days.So now How do I find
> whether I have down loaded becuse I do not find it in my computer. Can you
> tellme step by step process of down loading and then installing into my
> computer.
> I am a student I have a project to complete by tuesday. pleae help me!
> Thank you
> Priyanka.
>
> "hij2001" wrote:
>
> > I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
> > automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get and
> > install updates.
> >
> > If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the first
> > time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results in the
> > browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar cycling, but
> > no disk or network activity.
> >
> > I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is clean.
> > I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each time
> > have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
> > C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows Update
> > reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to manually
> > request Office updates.
> >
> > How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

PA Bear -

Thanks for the reg cleaning background. I am aware of the tradeoffs, but
had ~1500 registry problems and some intermittent system issues. Reduced
those to 20 shared DLL issues, which I simply added to the ignore list
(adhering to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and diminishing return
laws).

RB2 does do a full registry backup prior to making any changes, and hasn't
created any instabilities.

Any insights you can share on the MS update issue?

Regards,

Howard

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> > I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2...
> > How can I get MS Update to work correctly?
>
> Stop using Registry Booster 2, for one.
>
> Think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> hij2001 wrote:
> > I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
> > automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get
> > and
> > install updates.
> >
> > If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the
> > first
> > time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results in
> > the browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar
> > cycling, but no disk or network activity.
> >
> > I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is clean.
> > I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each time
> > have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
> > C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows
> > Update
> > reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to
> > manually
> > request Office updates.
> >
> > How can I get MS Update to work correctly?
>
>

I'd first use those backups to return the Registry to its state prior to
ever running RB2. If no joy...

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates and Windows/Microsoft Update issues.

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.

PS: Injudicious use of HijackThis can cause such issues, too.
--
~PA Bear


hij2001 wrote:
> PA Bear -
>
> Thanks for the reg cleaning background. I am aware of the tradeoffs, but
> had ~1500 registry problems and some intermittent system issues. Reduced
> those to 20 shared DLL issues, which I simply added to the ignore list
> (adhering to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and diminishing return
> laws).
>
> RB2 does do a full registry backup prior to making any changes, and hasn't
> created any instabilities.
>
> Any insights you can share on the MS update issue?
>
> Regards,
>
> Howard
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>>> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2...
>>> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?
>>
>> Stop using Registry Booster 2, for one.
>>
>> Think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> hij2001 wrote:
>>> I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
>>> automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get
>>> and install updates.
>>>
>>> If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the
>>> first
>>> time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results
>>> in
>>> the browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar
>>> cycling, but no disk or network activity.
>>>
>>> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is
>>> clean.
>>> I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each
>>> time
>>> have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
>>> C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows
>>> Update
>>> reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to
>>> manually
>>> request Office updates.
>>>
>>> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?

Pa Bear -

Thanks for the addtional information. When I tried entering a support
incident report before, I got to a payment page. Will try this url and let
you know what happens.

This problem has been an issue for >2 years, and I just got RB2 this month,
so this doesn't appear to be related.

Never have used HijackThis.

Regards,

Howard

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> I'd first use those backups to return the Registry to its state prior to
> ever running RB2. If no joy...
>
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates and Windows/Microsoft Update issues.
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
>
> PS: Injudicious use of HijackThis can cause such issues, too.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>
> hij2001 wrote:
> > PA Bear -
> >
> > Thanks for the reg cleaning background. I am aware of the tradeoffs, but
> > had ~1500 registry problems and some intermittent system issues. Reduced
> > those to 20 shared DLL issues, which I simply added to the ignore list
> > (adhering to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and diminishing return
> > laws).
> >
> > RB2 does do a full registry backup prior to making any changes, and hasn't
> > created any instabilities.
> >
> > Any insights you can share on the MS update issue?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Howard
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >>> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2...
> >>> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?
> >>
> >> Stop using Registry Booster 2, for one.
> >>
> >> Think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read
> >> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> hij2001 wrote:
> >>> I am running XP SP2, and have no problems using Windows Update to
> >>> automatically get and install updates, and Office Update to manually get
> >>> and install updates.
> >>>
> >>> If I try to upgrade to Microsoft Update, it will successfully run the
> >>> first
> >>> time, but every subsequent attempt to manually request updates results
> >>> in
> >>> the browser sitting at "Seaching for Updates" with the progress bar
> >>> cycling, but no disk or network activity.
> >>>
> >>> I regularly maintain my registry with Register Booster 2, and it is
> >>> clean.
> >>> I have tried to use MS update several times over the years, and each
> >>> time
> >>> have had to revert to Windows update by renaming the
> >>> C:\WINNT\SoftwareDistribution folder in safe mode, and having Windows
> >>> Update
> >>> reinstall. This works, but is far less convenient since I have to
> >>> manually
> >>> request Office updates.
> >>>
> >>> How can I get MS Update to work correctly?
>
>