Unable to install Windows XP with the latest updates

Hi Guys,

I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
have failed are:
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839


There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.

What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
frustrating!!

Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78 Updates
for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot of
hints, none or which seemed to work.
Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log

FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server

I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error by
re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html

This is what allowed the Updates to start working:

Re-Register the Windows Update dll files

regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll


Then restart the Automatic Updates service.

Hope this helps
Jim

"Ian Shaw" wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> have failed are:
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
>
>
> There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
>
> What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> frustrating!!

Thanks Jimemac,

I do not know how to reregister the dll update files??

"Jimemac" wrote:

> Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78 Updates
> for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot of
> hints, none or which seemed to work.
> Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log
>
> FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server
>
> I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error by
> re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
> http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html
>
> This is what allowed the Updates to start working:
>
> Re-Register the Windows Update dll files
>
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll
>
>
> Then restart the Automatic Updates service.
>
> Hope this helps
> Jim
>
> "Ian Shaw" wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> > microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> > but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> > updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> > have failed are:
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> > Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
> >
> >
> > There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> > codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
> >
> > What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> > frustrating!!

"Ian Shaw" wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> have failed are:
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
>
>
> There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
>
> What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> frustrating!!

Your a genious mate!!

I tried that Jimemac and it works like a dream!!

Many thanks mate,

I am now able to download and install all of the outstanding updates!!

Cheers,

Ian
"Jimemac" wrote:

> Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78 Updates
> for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot of
> hints, none or which seemed to work.
> Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log
>
> FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server
>
> I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error by
> re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
> http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html
>
> This is what allowed the Updates to start working:
>
> Re-Register the Windows Update dll files
>
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll
>
>
> Then restart the Automatic Updates service.
>
> Hope this helps
> Jim
>
> "Ian Shaw" wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> > microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> > but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> > updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> > have failed are:
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> > Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
> >
> >
> > There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> > codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
> >
> > What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> > frustrating!!

"Jimemac" wrote:

> Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78 Updates
> for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot of
> hints, none or which seemed to work.
> Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log
>
> FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server
>
> I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error by
> re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
> http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html
>
> This is what allowed the Updates to start working:
>
> Re-Register the Windows Update dll files
>
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll
>
>
> Then restart the Automatic Updates service.
>
> Hope this helps
> Jim
>
> "Ian Shaw" wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> > microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> > but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> > updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> > have failed are:
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> > Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> > Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
> >
> >
> > There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> > codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
> >
> > What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> > frustrating!!


Thanks Jim
Thats worked liked a charm..

This is what I have used

regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wups.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuapi.dll

Thanks
Kishore

I am having the same problem...79 updates will not install. I had a hard
drive crash so I reinstalled XP Pro with SP2. I set the auto updates,
downloaded 79 critical updates and now I cannot get the updates to install
(failed updates with no error message) and I don't want to add anything more
to my computer until it is updated. I tried your 'run' with the dlls
instructions and I got an error message:
LoadLibrary("C:\winnit\system\wwweb.dll)failed. The specific module could
not be found.

what do you suggest next? Should I reinstall XP?

pls help! thanks,
j

"jim" wrote:

> Ian,
>
> I am happy that I was able to help you.
>
> All the best
> Jimemac
>
> "Ian Shaw" <> wrote in message
> news:62FEB259-3324-4B5F-801D-...
> > Your a genious mate!!
> >
> > I tried that Jimemac and it works like a dream!!
> >
> > Many thanks mate,
> >
> > I am now able to download and install all of the outstanding updates!!
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Ian
> > "Jimemac" wrote:
> >
> > > Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78
> Updates
> > > for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot
> of
> > > hints, none or which seemed to work.
> > > Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log
> > >
> > > FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server
> > >
> > > I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error
> by
> > > re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
> > > http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html
> > >
> > > This is what allowed the Updates to start working:
> > >
> > > Re-Register the Windows Update dll files
> > >
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll
> > >
> > >
> > > Then restart the Automatic Updates service.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > "Ian Shaw" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > >
> > > > I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates
> from the
> > > > microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the
> information,
> > > > but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has
> all the
> > > > updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates
> that
> > > > have failed are:
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> > > > Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no
> error
> > > > codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
> > > >
> > > > What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is
> quite
> > > > frustrating!!
>
>
>

Kishore, I just used your modified registry inputs instead and now all my
installs are working! Thanks!!!!
j

"Kishore" wrote:

>
>
> "Jimemac" wrote:
>
> > Wow, do I know your frustration. I have been trying to download 78 Updates
> > for the past couple of days. I have googled and searched and read a lot of
> > hints, none or which seemed to work.
> > Here is the error from C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log
> >
> > FATAL: Error: 0x80004002. wuauclt handler: failed to spawn COM server
> >
> > I found an article that had some info that allowed me to fixed the error by
> > re-registering dll update files. Worked for me.
> > http://www.wsus.info/forums/lofivers...php?t6026.html
> >
> > This is what allowed the Updates to start working:
> >
> > Re-Register the Windows Update dll files
> >
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuweb.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups2.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wups.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wucltui.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > regsvr32.exe c:\winnt\system32\wuapi.dll
> >
> >
> > Then restart the Automatic Updates service.
> >
> > Hope this helps
> > Jim
> >
> > "Ian Shaw" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Guys,
> > >
> > > I am having trouble updating the Windows XP with the latest updates from the
> > > microsoft site. My computer appears to be able to download the information,
> > > but simply fails to install and when the Wndows icon returns it has all the
> > > updates that have not been able to be installed. Some of the updates that
> > > have failed are:
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
> > > Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
> > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839
> > >
> > >
> > > There are 99 updates in all that do not wish to load. there are no error
> > > codes, the icon just says that these updates have not been installed.
> > >
> > > What should I do, my windows XP is genuine!! please help me, it is quite
> > > frustrating!!
>
>
> Thanks Jim
> Thats worked liked a charm..
>
> This is what I have used
>
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuweb.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wups2.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wups.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wucltui.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuaueng1.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\wuapi.dll
>
> Thanks
> Kishore