Windows Update will NOT work [Error Number 0x80070424

I am running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed. Everytime I try to run
Windows Update, I get error message # 0x80070424

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http://groups.google.com/group/micro...4fe1b985b97dfd
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hcsnider wrote:
> I am running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed. Everytime I try to
> run Windows Update, I get error message # 0x80070424

Hello hcsnider,

0x80070424

ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST BITS service is deleted.

80070424 usually means that the BITS service (required by Windows Update) is
not running.


It seems possible that your Windows installation has been deliberately
damaged by the Trojan so as to prevent you updating your system or removing
the Trojan.

Suggest you scan the system for the p�esence of Vundo (aka Virtumonde).

If the Windows Malicious Software Tool is not installed nor scanned the
system recently, then suggest you first utilize it and see if it detects and
removes Vundo.

Windows Malicious Softwa�e Tool
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en>
Download to the desktop, close any open page, and run.
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Tools that can fix the p�oblem would be:
-SUPERAntiSpyware (SAS)
-Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM)
-Windows Live OneCare (WLOC) online scan
-Windows Malicious Software Tool (WMRT)
-WindowsDefender (WD)
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A very good antimalwa�e app is SUPERAntiSpyware.
There is a free version (on demand scanning only), the paid for version
includes active monitoring, similar to Windows defender:
<http://www.superantispyware.com/>
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Try �unning Malwarebytes Anti-Malware... download, update, and perform a
system scan:
<http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=401>
-=-

Windows Live OneCa�e online scan
<http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/tryscanner.htm>
Look for Protection, the broom Clean up, also Tune Up..
-=-

Windows Defende�
Consider going to the secu�ity portal

<http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/>

and downloading the 32-bit definitions for Windows Defender to the desktop,
then double-click them to apply.

Download to the desktop, close any open page, and run.
-=-


Have you done any scans within safe mode ?

Resta�t in safe mode and scan with both updated WD, your Antivirus, (MBAM),
(SAS), (WMRT) and (WLOC)
-=-

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive softwa�e
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315>
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or

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.
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I hope this post is helpful.


Let us know how it wo�ks ºut.

Ǝиçεl
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"hcsnider" wrote:

> I am running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed. Everytime I try to run
> Windows Update, I get error message # 0x80070424

Hello Engel,

I am sorry for taking so long to respond to "your" response.

I have tried everything you suggested, with NO luck at all. I even went to
the Microsoft Download Center and downloaded the Windows Update Installer,
and just got a message saying that Windows Update was already installed and
running. I also downloaded and installed the Super AntiSpyware. It found 18
instances of Vundo and removed them all, but Windows Update STILL will not
work!!! I have looked in my Add and Remove Programs List, and as far as I
can tell, December 18, 2008 was the last time I received any updates. This
really has me stumped! I consider myself a computer guru when it comes to
Windows, but nothing I tried has worked. I do want to THANK YOU for your
time and effort in trying to help me with this problem.

Sincerely,

Herb Snider


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hcsnider


"Engel" wrote:

> Hello hcsnider,
>
> 0x80070424
>
> ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST BITS service is deleted.
>
> 80070424 usually means that the BITS service (required by Windows Update) is
> not running.
>
>
> It seems possible that your Windows installation has been deliberately
> damaged by the Trojan so as to prevent you updating your system or removing
> the Trojan.
>
> Suggest you scan the system for the p�esence of Vundo (aka Virtumonde).
>
> If the Windows Malicious Software Tool is not installed nor scanned the
> system recently, then suggest you first utilize it and see if it detects and
> removes Vundo.
>
> Windows Malicious Softwa�e Tool
> <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en>
> Download to the desktop, close any open page, and run.
> -=-
>
> Tools that can fix the p�oblem would be:
> -SUPERAntiSpyware (SAS)
> -Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM)
> -Windows Live OneCare (WLOC) online scan
> -Windows Malicious Software Tool (WMRT)
> -WindowsDefender (WD)
> -=-
>
> A very good antimalwa�e app is SUPERAntiSpyware.
> There is a free version (on demand scanning only), the paid for version
> includes active monitoring, similar to Windows defender:
> <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
> -=-
>
> Try �unning Malwarebytes Anti-Malware... download, update, and perform a
> system scan:
> <http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=401>
> -=-
>
> Windows Live OneCa�e online scan
> <http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/tryscanner.htm>
> Look for Protection, the broom Clean up, also Tune Up..
> -=-
>
> Windows Defende�
> Consider going to the secu�ity portal
>
> <http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/>
>
> and downloading the 32-bit definitions for Windows Defender to the desktop,
> then double-click them to apply.
>
> Download to the desktop, close any open page, and run.
> -=-
>
>
> Have you done any scans within safe mode ?
>
> Resta�t in safe mode and scan with both updated WD, your Antivirus, (MBAM),
> (SAS), (WMRT) and (WLOC)
> -=-
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive softwa�e
> <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315>
> -=-
>
> or
>
> 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.
> -=-
>
>
> I hope this post is helpful.
>
>
> Let us know how it wo�ks ºut.
>
> Ǝиçεl
> -=-
>
>
> "hcsnider" wrote:
>
> > I am running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed. Everytime I try to run
> > Windows Update, I get error message # 0x80070424

Did you, using Internet Explorer, have the system scanned by the OneCare
Scanner ? http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

It usually resolves damaged services caused by malwares. If it did not,
strongly suggest you post to a reputable anti-malware forum to ensure
that the system is free of malware prior to repairing/reinstalling the
BITS service:

http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...splay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malwa..._Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum...?showforum=170
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5

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hcsnider wrote:
> Hello Engel,
>
> I am sorry for taking so long to respond to "your" response.
>
> I have tried everything you suggested, with NO luck at all. I even went to
> the Microsoft Download Center and downloaded the Windows Update Installer,
> and just got a message saying that Windows Update was already installed and
> running. I also downloaded and installed the Super AntiSpyware. It found 18
> instances of Vundo and removed them all, but Windows Update STILL will not
> work!!! I have looked in my Add and Remove Programs List, and as far as I
> can tell, December 18, 2008 was the last time I received any updates. This
> really has me stumped! I consider myself a computer guru when it comes to
> Windows, but nothing I tried has worked. I do want to THANK YOU for your
> time and effort in trying to help me with this problem.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Herb Snider
>
>