Unable to turn on Windows Update

I am getting an eeror when turning on the windows update.

"Error 1508: the service cannot be started, either because of it is disabled
or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."

It occurs after installing XP-SP3 package which was downloaded from
microsoft site

Hello Amit,

See if anything here helps,
Search Results: Error 150
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...xp=&sloc=en-us

See if anything here helps,
Search Results: Error 105
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...xp=&sloc=en-us

Let us know how it works ºut.

Good luck

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"Amit Mourya" wrote:

> I am getting an eeror when turning on the windows update.
>
> "Error 1508: the service cannot be started, either because of it is disabled
> or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."
>
> It occurs after installing XP-SP3 package which was downloaded from
> microsoft site
>

There's a very strong possibility that you have a Vundo infection, which is
usually accompanied by ZLOB and/or SDBot infections, all of which are
protected by a rootkit.

Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

==========================================

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.
--
~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/

Amit Mourya wrote:
> I am getting an eeror when turning on the windows update.
>
> "Error 1508: the service cannot be started, either because of it is
> disabled
> or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."
>
> It occurs after installing XP-SP3 package which was downloaded from
> microsoft site