Windows Update re-install

Ive got the same problem as Ron Carruthers
when i try and windows update it takes my to a google home page but with the
update url in the url .

And when i go
Start>All Programs>Microsoft Update

It brings up a webpage:

Google Error
Not Found
The requested URL /microsoftupdate was not found on this server




this is my Pc

Microsoft Windows Xp
Version 5.1 ( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236 : Service Pack 3)


Any help would be greatly appreciated

Adam Buchanan

You're welcome to begin a new thread about your problem, Adam. Thanks.

Adam Buchanan wrote:
> Ive got the same problem as Ron Carruthers
> when i try and windows update it takes my to a google home page but with
> the
> update url in the url .
>
> And when i go
> Start>All Programs>Microsoft Update
>
> It brings up a webpage:
>
> Google Error
> Not Found
> The requested URL /microsoftupdate was not found on this server
>
>
>
>
> this is my Pc
>
> Microsoft Windows Xp
> Version 5.1 ( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236 : Service Pack 3)
>
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>
> Adam Buchanan

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message news:O%...
> You're welcome to begin a new thread about your problem, Adam.
Thanks.


Robear,

Check the headers. No References: header. Ergo: new thread.
Albeit with references from a thread with the same name and hence
grouped under it by your newsreader. ; )

So, he answered the same question you asked the original OP.
FWIW the additional symptom description looks like either a DNS
or browser problem.


FYI

Robert
---


>
> Adam Buchanan wrote:
>> Ive got the same problem as Ron Carruthers
>> when i try and windows update it takes my to a google home page but with the
>> update url in the url .
>>
>> And when i go
>> Start>All Programs>Microsoft Update
>>
>> It brings up a webpage:
>>
>> Google Error
>> Not Found
>> The requested URL /microsoftupdate was not found on this server
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> this is my Pc
>>
>> Microsoft Windows Xp
>> Version 5.1 ( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236 : Service Pack 3)
>>
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>>
>> Adam Buchanan
>

Oops!

Robert Aldwinckle wrote:
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:O%...
>> You're welcome to begin a new thread about your problem, Adam.
> Thanks.
>
>
> Robear,
>
> Check the headers. No References: header. Ergo: new thread.
> Albeit with references from a thread with the same name and hence
> grouped under it by your newsreader. ; )
>
> So, he answered the same question you asked the original OP.
> FWIW the additional symptom description looks like either a DNS
> or browser problem.
>
>
> FYI
>
> Robert
> ---
>
>
>>
>> Adam Buchanan wrote:
>>> Ive got the same problem as Ron Carruthers
>>> when i try and windows update it takes my to a google home page but with
>>> the update url in the url .
>>>
>>> And when i go
>>> Start>All Programs>Microsoft Update
>>>
>>> It brings up a webpage:
>>>
>>> Google Error
>>> Not Found
>>> The requested URL /microsoftupdate was not found on this server
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> this is my Pc
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows Xp
>>> Version 5.1 ( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236 : Service Pack 3)
>>>
>>>
>>> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>>>
>>> Adam Buchanan

Chances are that you're seeing the affects of a hijackware infection.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run additional checks 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://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/

Adam Buchanan wrote:
> Ive got the same problem as Ron Carruthers
> when i try and windows update it takes my to a google home page but with
> the
> update url in the url .
>
> And when i go
> Start>All Programs>Microsoft Update
>
> It brings up a webpage:
>
> Google Error
> Not Found
> The requested URL /microsoftupdate was not found on this server
>
>
>
>
> this is my Pc
>
> Microsoft Windows Xp
> Version 5.1 ( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236 : Service Pack 3)
>
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>
> Adam Buchanan

Look for the file named as hosts in %windows\system32\drivers\etc for more
than 4 Mb and deletee the files

It will work.

"blueseeker" wrote:

>
> I've had a similar problem, it's caused by a so called "dnssd.dll" -
> made by an apple lover ). Look for it in your system32 folder and
> delete it.
>
>
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