Update wont install after running XP 'Repair'

My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function to resolve
a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok. But now i have been
prompted to install new updates (PC is set up auto-update). I run them, but
get the message 'failed to install' (no error codes that i can see either).
the prompt for 'new updates waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.

I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and selecting
'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops, with the message
'failed to install'. The Update Centre error message is 'Look at your recent
history files'. I click on 'Recent Hsitory, only to be told i need to run
Update first. Another loop.

Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?

Paul W wrote:
> My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function
> to resolve a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok.
> But now i have been prompted to install new updates (PC is set up
> auto-update). I run them, but get the message 'failed to install'
> (no error codes that i can see either). the prompt for 'new updates
> waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
>
> I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and
> selecting 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops,
> with the message 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error
> message is 'Look at your recent history files'. I click on 'Recent
> Hsitory, only to be told i need to run Update first. Another loop.
>
> Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?

Try one (or both) of these:
(You may be able to do - and should likely - Solution (1) combined with 3-6
of solution (2))

Solution to try (1):

Get Dial-a-Fix:
http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix

Use its options to fix:
- Windows Installer
- Windows Update
- All the Registration Center options

Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
Then click "GO"... May take a while.

Reboot when it is done...


Solution to try (2):

1) Reboot and logon as a user with Administrative Privs...
2) Immediately run the following batch script (You will have to create it by
cutting/pasting as directed.)

- Click Start, Run, type: notepad C:\register.bat and press Enter. Choose
Yes when you are prompted.
- Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
window:

regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
regsvr32 msident.dll /s
regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
regsvr32 ils.dll /s
regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
regsvr32 danim.dll /s
regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
regsvr32 datime.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
regsvr32 /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32 /s mshtml.dll
regsvr32 /s shdocvw.dll
regsvr32 /s browseui.dll
regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
regsvr32 /s vbscript.dll
regsvr32 /s scrrun.dll
regsvr32 /s msxml.dll
regsvr32 /s actxprxy.dll
regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 /s schannel.dll
regsvr32 /s oleaut32.dll
regsvr32 /s ole32.dll
regsvr32 /s shell32.dll
regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
regsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
regsvr32 /s dispex.dll
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
del %temp% /Q /F
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
cd /d %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
rd /s DataStore /Q
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
net start cryptsvc
net start wuauserv
exit

- After you paste the above commands, please close the Notepad window.
Choose Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
- Click Start, Run, type:
C:\register.bat and press Enter to run the commands I have pasted.
The Process may take sometime.

3) Download/Install Windows Update v3.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237

(You may need to install it using the command line switch "/wuforce" right
after an additional reboot - immediately after logging in.)

4) Download/Install the 927891 patch.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-404327772E5A

5) Reboot. Try your updates again...

6) Come back here and let us know how things went!

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Follow this article -
The Windows Update Web site and the Microsoft Update Web site do not scan for updates when
you repair a failed installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 or of Windows XP Service
Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259

--
====================================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
====================================
How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm

Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.


"Paul W" <> wrote in message
news:9D504FF9-4F49-4DB1-9D9F-...
| My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function to resolve
| a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok. But now i have been
| prompted to install new updates (PC is set up auto-update). I run them, but
| get the message 'failed to install' (no error codes that i can see either).
| the prompt for 'new updates waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
|
| I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and selecting
| 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops, with the message
| 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error message is 'Look at your recent
| history files'. I click on 'Recent Hsitory, only to be told i need to run
| Update first. Another loop.
|
| Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?

I have gone through the list of things to try:

1. Not been able to access 'djlizard' web site. Keep getting page cannot be
displayed. I am based in the UK; do not if this is an issue as web site seems
to have a bit of a strange address. Will keep trying.

2. Went through all the other steps listed by Shenan and web page link
provided by TaurAian.

Result: No change. Any other ideas?

I have tried to get a better picture of what is going wrong when i try to
run Update. Window opens saying 'Initialising installation......' and after
several seconds message pops up saying 'initialisation of programme xyz -
failed'. I think there is an error message but Window closes before i can
read it. Another Window then pops up saying "Programe xyz was not installed".
Wish i could be more helpful.



"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Paul W wrote:
> > My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function
> > to resolve a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok.
> > But now i have been prompted to install new updates (PC is set up
> > auto-update). I run them, but get the message 'failed to install'
> > (no error codes that i can see either). the prompt for 'new updates
> > waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
> >
> > I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and
> > selecting 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops,
> > with the message 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error
> > message is 'Look at your recent history files'. I click on 'Recent
> > Hsitory, only to be told i need to run Update first. Another loop.
> >
> > Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?
>
> Try one (or both) of these:
> (You may be able to do - and should likely - Solution (1) combined with 3-6
> of solution (2))
>
> Solution to try (1):
>
> Get Dial-a-Fix:
> http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
>
> Use its options to fix:
> - Windows Installer
> - Windows Update
> - All the Registration Center options
>
> Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
> Then click "GO"... May take a while.
>
> Reboot when it is done...
>
>
> Solution to try (2):
>
> 1) Reboot and logon as a user with Administrative Privs...
> 2) Immediately run the following batch script (You will have to create it by
> cutting/pasting as directed.)
>
> - Click Start, Run, type: notepad C:\register.bat and press Enter. Choose
> Yes when you are prompted.
> - Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
> window:
>
> regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
> regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
> regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
> regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
> regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
> regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
> regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
> regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
> regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
> regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
> regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
> regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
> regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
> regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
> regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
> regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
> regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
> regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
> regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
> regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
> regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
> regsvr32 occache.dll /s
> regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
> regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
> regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
> regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
> regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
> regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
> regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
> regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
> regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
> regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
> regsvr32 msident.dll /s
> regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
> regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
> regsvr32 ils.dll /s
> regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
> regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
> regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
> regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
> regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
> regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
> regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
> regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
> regsvr32 danim.dll /s
> regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
> regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
> regsvr32 datime.dll /s
> regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
> regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
> regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
> regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
> regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
> regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
> regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
> regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
> regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
> regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> regsvr32 /s urlmon.dll
> regsvr32 /s mshtml.dll
> regsvr32 /s shdocvw.dll
> regsvr32 /s browseui.dll
> regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
> regsvr32 /s vbscript.dll
> regsvr32 /s scrrun.dll
> regsvr32 /s msxml.dll
> regsvr32 /s actxprxy.dll
> regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
> regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
> regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
> regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
> regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
> regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
> regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
> regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
> regsvr32 /s schannel.dll
> regsvr32 /s oleaut32.dll
> regsvr32 /s ole32.dll
> regsvr32 /s shell32.dll
> regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
> regsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
> regsvr32 /s dispex.dll
> regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> del %temp% /Q /F
> net stop wuauserv
> net stop cryptsvc
> ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
> cd /d %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
> rd /s DataStore /Q
> regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
> regsvr32 wups.dll /s
> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
> regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
> regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> net start cryptsvc
> net start wuauserv
> exit
>
> - After you paste the above commands, please close the Notepad window.
> Choose Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
> - Click Start, Run, type:
> C:\register.bat and press Enter to run the commands I have pasted.
> The Process may take sometime.
>
> 3) Download/Install Windows Update v3.
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237
>
> (You may need to install it using the command line switch "/wuforce" right
> after an additional reboot - immediately after logging in.)
>
> 4) Download/Install the 927891 patch.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-404327772E5A
>
> 5) Reboot. Try your updates again...
>
> 6) Come back here and let us know how things went!
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

An update (sorry about the pun).

Having gone through the steps below, i tried running Windows Update again
from the MS Webpage. The problem has changed slightly. I get a list of
downloads, with the message 'files downloaded...0 bytes to download". When i
click update (Express or Custom) is says install failed (for all downloads).
I see someone had had the same problem in another discussion, which
"djlizard" fixed. For whatever reason i cannot get to this web-site; still
investigating. Meantime does this give any clues as to what i could try?

"Paul W" wrote:

> I have gone through the list of things to try:
>
> 1. Not been able to access 'djlizard' web site. Keep getting page cannot be
> displayed. I am based in the UK; do not if this is an issue as web site seems
> to have a bit of a strange address. Will keep trying.
>
> 2. Went through all the other steps listed by Shenan and web page link
> provided by TaurAian.
>
> Result: No change. Any other ideas?
>
> I have tried to get a better picture of what is going wrong when i try to
> run Update. Window opens saying 'Initialising installation......' and after
> several seconds message pops up saying 'initialisation of programme xyz -
> failed'. I think there is an error message but Window closes before i can
> read it. Another Window then pops up saying "Programe xyz was not installed".
> Wish i could be more helpful.
>
>
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
> > Paul W wrote:
> > > My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function
> > > to resolve a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok.
> > > But now i have been prompted to install new updates (PC is set up
> > > auto-update). I run them, but get the message 'failed to install'
> > > (no error codes that i can see either). the prompt for 'new updates
> > > waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
> > >
> > > I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and
> > > selecting 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops,
> > > with the message 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error
> > > message is 'Look at your recent history files'. I click on 'Recent
> > > Hsitory, only to be told i need to run Update first. Another loop.
> > >
> > > Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?
> >
> > Try one (or both) of these:
> > (You may be able to do - and should likely - Solution (1) combined with 3-6
> > of solution (2))
> >
> > Solution to try (1):
> >
> > Get Dial-a-Fix:
> > http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
> >
> > Use its options to fix:
> > - Windows Installer
> > - Windows Update
> > - All the Registration Center options
> >
> > Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> > Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
> > Then click "GO"... May take a while.
> >
> > Reboot when it is done...
> >
> >
> > Solution to try (2):
> >
> > 1) Reboot and logon as a user with Administrative Privs...
> > 2) Immediately run the following batch script (You will have to create it by
> > cutting/pasting as directed.)
> >
> > - Click Start, Run, type: notepad C:\register.bat and press Enter. Choose
> > Yes when you are prompted.
> > - Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
> > window:
> >
> > regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
> > regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
> > regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
> > regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
> > regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
> > regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> > regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
> > regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
> > regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> > regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
> > regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
> > regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
> > regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
> > regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
> > regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
> > regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
> > regsvr32 occache.dll /s
> > regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
> > regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
> > regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
> > regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
> > regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
> > regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
> > regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 msident.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
> > regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 ils.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
> > regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
> > regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
> > regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
> > regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
> > regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
> > regsvr32 danim.dll /s
> > regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
> > regsvr32 datime.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
> > regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
> > regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
> > regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
> > regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> > regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> > regsvr32 /s urlmon.dll
> > regsvr32 /s mshtml.dll
> > regsvr32 /s shdocvw.dll
> > regsvr32 /s browseui.dll
> > regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
> > regsvr32 /s vbscript.dll
> > regsvr32 /s scrrun.dll
> > regsvr32 /s msxml.dll
> > regsvr32 /s actxprxy.dll
> > regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
> > regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
> > regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
> > regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
> > regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
> > regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
> > regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
> > regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
> > regsvr32 /s schannel.dll
> > regsvr32 /s oleaut32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s ole32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s shell32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
> > regsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
> > regsvr32 /s dispex.dll
> > regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> > del %temp% /Q /F
> > net stop wuauserv
> > net stop cryptsvc
> > ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
> > cd /d %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
> > rd /s DataStore /Q
> > regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wups.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> > net start cryptsvc
> > net start wuauserv
> > exit
> >
> > - After you paste the above commands, please close the Notepad window.
> > Choose Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
> > - Click Start, Run, type:
> > C:\register.bat and press Enter to run the commands I have pasted.
> > The Process may take sometime.
> >
> > 3) Download/Install Windows Update v3.
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237
> >
> > (You may need to install it using the command line switch "/wuforce" right
> > after an additional reboot - immediately after logging in.)
> >
> > 4) Download/Install the 927891 patch.
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-404327772E5A
> >
> > 5) Reboot. Try your updates again...
> >
> > 6) Come back here and let us know how things went!
> >
> > --
> > Shenan Stanley
> > MS-MVP
> > --
> > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> >
> >
> >

I had the same problem with my pc, I installed the fix suggested in this
artical and it fixed it!! my hat goes off to you!!! there are still people
out there that care about other people, and dont charge for it my many thanks
to you and I will support you.
R Waltman

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Paul W wrote:
> > My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function
> > to resolve a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok.
> > But now i have been prompted to install new updates (PC is set up
> > auto-update). I run them, but get the message 'failed to install'
> > (no error codes that i can see either). the prompt for 'new updates
> > waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
> >
> > I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and
> > selecting 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops,
> > with the message 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error
> > message is 'Look at your recent history files'. I click on 'Recent
> > Hsitory, only to be told i need to run Update first. Another loop.
> >
> > Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?
>
> Try one (or both) of these:
> (You may be able to do - and should likely - Solution (1) combined with 3-6
> of solution (2))
>
> Solution to try (1):
>
> Get Dial-a-Fix:
> http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
>
> Use its options to fix:
> - Windows Installer
> - Windows Update
> - All the Registration Center options
>
> Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
> Then click "GO"... May take a while.
>
> Reboot when it is done...
>
>
> Solution to try (2):
>
> 1) Reboot and logon as a user with Administrative Privs...
> 2) Immediately run the following batch script (You will have to create it by
> cutting/pasting as directed.)
>
> - Click Start, Run, type: notepad C:\register.bat and press Enter. Choose
> Yes when you are prompted.
> - Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
> window:
>
> regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
> regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
> regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
> regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
> regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
> regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
> regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
> regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
> regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
> regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
> regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
> regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
> regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
> regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
> regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
> regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
> regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
> regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
> regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
> regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
> regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
> regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
> regsvr32 occache.dll /s
> regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
> regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
> regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
> regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
> regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
> regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
> regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
> regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
> regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
> regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
> regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
> regsvr32 msident.dll /s
> regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
> regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
> regsvr32 ils.dll /s
> regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
> regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
> regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
> regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
> regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
> regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
> regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
> regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
> regsvr32 danim.dll /s
> regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
> regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
> regsvr32 datime.dll /s
> regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
> regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
> regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
> regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
> regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
> regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
> regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
> regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
> regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
> regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
> regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> regsvr32 /s urlmon.dll
> regsvr32 /s mshtml.dll
> regsvr32 /s shdocvw.dll
> regsvr32 /s browseui.dll
> regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
> regsvr32 /s vbscript.dll
> regsvr32 /s scrrun.dll
> regsvr32 /s msxml.dll
> regsvr32 /s actxprxy.dll
> regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
> regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
> regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
> regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
> regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
> regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
> regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
> regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
> regsvr32 /s schannel.dll
> regsvr32 /s oleaut32.dll
> regsvr32 /s ole32.dll
> regsvr32 /s shell32.dll
> regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
> regsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
> regsvr32 /s dispex.dll
> regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> del %temp% /Q /F
> net stop wuauserv
> net stop cryptsvc
> ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
> cd /d %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
> rd /s DataStore /Q
> regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
> regsvr32 wups.dll /s
> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
> regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
> regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
> regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
> regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> net start cryptsvc
> net start wuauserv
> exit
>
> - After you paste the above commands, please close the Notepad window.
> Choose Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
> - Click Start, Run, type:
> C:\register.bat and press Enter to run the commands I have pasted.
> The Process may take sometime.
>
> 3) Download/Install Windows Update v3.
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237
>
> (You may need to install it using the command line switch "/wuforce" right
> after an additional reboot - immediately after logging in.)
>
> 4) Download/Install the 927891 patch.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-404327772E5A
>
> 5) Reboot. Try your updates again...
>
> 6) Come back here and let us know how things went!
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

On Jul 25, 2:42 am, R Waltman <R Walt...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> I had the same problem with my pc, I installed the fix suggested in this
> artical and it fixed it!! my hat goes off to you!!! there are still people
> out there that care about other people, and dont charge for it my many thanks
> to you and I will support you.
> R Waltman
>
>
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
> > Paul W wrote:
> > > My PC is running XP SP2, and had to run the XP 'Repair' function
> > > to resolve a PC problem. 'Repair' ran smoothly and all seemed ok.
> > > But now i have been prompted to install new updates (PC is set up
> > > auto-update). I run them, but get the message 'failed to install'
> > > (no error codes that i can see either). the prompt for 'new updates
> > > waiting' reappears again. Stuck in a loop.
>
> > > I tried logging on to Update website, searching for updates and
> > > selecting 'Express Download'. Download initialises but then stops,
> > > with the message 'failed to install'. The Update Centre error
> > > message is 'Look at your recent history files'. I click on 'Recent
> > > Hsitory, only to be told i need to run Update first. Another loop.
>
> > > Any ideas on what is happening and how to resolve?
>
> > Try one (or both) of these:
> > (You may be able to do - and should likely - Solution (1) combined with 3-6
> > of solution (2))
>
> > Solution to try (1):
>
> > Get Dial-a-Fix:
> >http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
>
> > Use its options to fix:
> > - Windows Installer
> > - Windows Update
> > - All the Registration Center options
>
> > Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> > Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
> > Then click "GO"... May take a while.
>
> > Reboot when it is done...
>
> > Solution to try (2):
>
> > 1) Reboot and logon as a user with Administrative Privs...
> > 2) Immediately run the following batch script (You will have to create it by
> > cutting/pasting as directed.)
>
> > - Click Start, Run, type: notepad C:\register.bat and press Enter. Choose
> > Yes when you are prompted.
> > - Copy the following commands and then paste them into the opened Notepad
> > window:
>
> > regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
> > regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
> > regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
> > regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
> > regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
> > regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
> > regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> > regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
> > regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
> > regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> > regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
> > regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
> > regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
> > regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
> > regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
> > regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
> > regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
> > regsvr32 occache.dll /s
> > regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
> > regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
> > regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
> > regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
> > regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
> > regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
> > regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
> > regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
> > regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 msident.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
> > regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 ils.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
> > regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
> > regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
> > regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
> > regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
> > regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
> > regsvr32 danim.dll /s
> > regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
> > regsvr32 datime.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
> > regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
> > regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
> > regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
> > regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
> > regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
> > regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
> > regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> > regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
> > regsvr32 /s urlmon.dll
> > regsvr32 /s mshtml.dll
> > regsvr32 /s shdocvw.dll
> > regsvr32 /s browseui.dll
> > regsvr32 /s jscript.dll
> > regsvr32 /s vbscript.dll
> > regsvr32 /s scrrun.dll
> > regsvr32 /s msxml.dll
> > regsvr32 /s actxprxy.dll
> > regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
> > regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
> > regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
> > regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
> > regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
> > regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
> > regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
> > regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
> > regsvr32 /s schannel.dll
> > regsvr32 /s oleaut32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s ole32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s shell32.dll
> > regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
> > regsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
> > regsvr32 /s dispex.dll
> > regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
> > del %temp% /Q /F
> > net stop wuauserv
> > net stop cryptsvc
> > ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
> > cd /d %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
> > rd /s DataStore /Q
> > regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wups.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
> > regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
> > regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
> > regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
> > net start cryptsvc
> > net start wuauserv
> > exit
>
> > - After you paste the above commands, please close the Notepad window.
> > Choose Yes when you are prompted to save the file.
> > - Click Start, Run, type:
> > C:\register.bat and press Enter to run the commands I have pasted.
> > The Process may take sometime.
>
> > 3) Download/Install Windows Update v3.
> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237
>
> > (You may need to install it using the command line switch "/wuforce" right
> > after an additional reboot - immediately after logging in.)
>
> > 4) Download/Install the 927891 patch.
> >http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...d=7A81B0CD-A0B...
>
> > 5) Reboot. Try your updates again...
>
> > 6) Come back here and let us know how things went!
>
> > --
> > Shenan Stanley
> > MS-MVP
> > --
> > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> >http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I had the Same prob too. Couldn't install any updates after repair
install. Downloaded 'Dial a Fix' as recommended and ran it and it
fixed the prob straight away. Well done for the recommend and a BIG
thankyou.