RE: Windows XP Update Fails - Error 0x80070437

I got the "regsrv32" wrong (should be: regsvr32)

I found the post from a Microsoft guy and these were the commands:

regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll

Hope it helps!

"Robbie" wrote:

> I believe that this is the same error that I was getting. My problem is that
> I got the Webus Trojan that removed several services, including automatic
> updates. If you go to "Administrative Tools" in Programs, and choose
> "services" check to see if there is an "automatic updates" service. If not,
> you have to re-add the service. I was trying to find the post that helped me
> re-add my service, but couldn't find the exact one. A search for "regsrv32"
> on this discussion board gave a few helpful ones, but the one I found earlier
> had even better information. Perhaps it was a different discussion board.
> You could also search for WUAUSERV (or better yet, both) since that is the
> main DLL.
>
> Here's one post that may be helpful:
>
> Resolutions
> Add wuauserv to the SvcHost process. To do that,
>
> Click Start.
> Choose Run.
> In the Run box, type REGEDIT.
> Click OK.
>
> The Registry Editor opens.
> *WARNING*
> Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may
> require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee
> that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be
> solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
> Navigate to the following key:
> HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrentVersion\SvcHost.
> Double-click to open the netsvcs key.
> Under Value Data.
> Add wuauserv to the list of services.
> Click OK.
> Exit the registry.
> Restart the system.
>
>
> "Steve F" wrote:
>
> > I have just upgraded the update viewer to V5 Consumer. Upon selecting the
> > express install I am presented with -
> >
> > "Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested
> > page. You may find the following resources helpful in resolving the problem:"
> >
> > [Error number: 0x80070437]
> >
> > Any ideas anyone?