Not sure if this is of assistance:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836982
You receive a "0x8007045A ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED" error message when you use the
Windows Update Web site
"Mr. Z" <> wrote in message
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>I had to format/reinstall windows on two computers. Since then, when I try to go to
>Windows Update, I can select the updates, confirm the installation, but when I click
>on the final "install" button, I get the following error message. Any Ideas?
>
> FYI: Both machines are members of a Windows SBS 2003 Standard network domain.
>
> -Matt
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> [Error number: 0x8007045A]
> Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> page. You may find the following resources helpful in resolving the problem:
> For self-help options:
>
> a.. Windows Update Response Center
>
> b.. Windows Update Troubleshooter
>
> c.. Windows Update Newsgroups
> For assisted support options:
>
> a.. Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)
>
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