windowsupdate.com problems

Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just stalls and says that its
checking for other microsoft update software, but then never does anything.
And my automatic updates feature won't work either. What I am doing wrong?
Thanks

I'm haveing the same issue with XP Home. I go to windowsupdate.com and its
says "Checking for the lastest version of the windows update software..."
and just freezes. Usually it just says "Done" and the bottom of the page and
there is no loading progress bar or anything. Other times it says done, but
displays a progress bar until about halfway through and stops there. I call
the long distance number for Microsoft support, and I was told to come here.
So here I am, may I have some support please.

Thanks

"specialk626" wrote:

> Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just stalls and says that its
> checking for other microsoft update software, but then never does anything.
> And my automatic updates feature won't work either. What I am doing wrong?
> Thanks

In article <17B0DE66-4044-4548-AC8A->,
says...
> I'm haveing the same issue with XP Home. I go to windowsupdate.com and its
> says "Checking for the lastest version of the windows update software..."
> and just freezes. Usually it just says "Done" and the bottom of the page and
> there is no loading progress bar or anything. Other times it says done, but
> displays a progress bar until about halfway through
and stops there. I call
> the long distance number for Microsoft support, and
I was told to come here.
> So here I am, may I have some support please.
>
> Thanks
>
> "specialk626" wrote:
>
> > Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just
stalls and says that its
> > checking for other microsoft update software, but
then never does anything.
> > And my automatic updates feature won't work either.
What I am doing wrong?
> > Thanks
>
I read somewhere that Microsoft was going to implement
a policy of proving our XP is legal. They said that
would not include critical updates. I thought they said
it would begin on 2-28. Maybe it hasn't been a smooth transition.
for what it's worth
Dave Smith

Well wouldn't that just figure, I got the same issue with a windows xp pro,
but the other 16 systems running a mixture of win xp pro and 2000 pro are
working just fine. so I'm sure if this is the problem or not. also the system
was checked for authoriization when i installed the microsoft adware scanner
so......

but it's frustrating as hell and the only support on support.microsoft.com
says its a firewall issue........ not helpfull at all..


"Dave Smith" wrote:

> In article <17B0DE66-4044-4548-AC8A->,
> says...
> > I'm haveing the same issue with XP Home. I go to windowsupdate.com and its
> > says "Checking for the lastest version of the windows update software..."
> > and just freezes. Usually it just says "Done" and the bottom of the page and
> > there is no loading progress bar or anything. Other times it says done, but
> > displays a progress bar until about halfway through
> and stops there. I call
> > the long distance number for Microsoft support, and
> I was told to come here.
> > So here I am, may I have some support please.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > "specialk626" wrote:
> >
> > > Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just
> stalls and says that its
> > > checking for other microsoft update software, but
> then never does anything.
> > > And my automatic updates feature won't work either.
> What I am doing wrong?
> > > Thanks
> >
> I read somewhere that Microsoft was going to implement
> a policy of proving our XP is legal. They said that
> would not include critical updates. I thought they said
> it would begin on 2-28. Maybe it hasn't been a smooth transition.
> for what it's worth
> Dave Smith
>

windowsupdate.com requires *low security* settings. There are also
three services required (like "Background Transfer Something"; I'm not
at my XP box right now).

Hi specialk626,

Give this a try and see if it resolves the problem.........

Go to Start>Run and key in:
net.exe stop wuauserv
Click on OK or hit ENTER

Go to Start>Run and key in:
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box

Start>Run and key in:
regsvr32 wups.dll
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box

Start>Run and key in:
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box

Start>Run and key in:
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box

Start>Run and key in:
regsvr32 msxml3.dll
Click on OK or hit ENTER
Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box

Start>Run and key in:
net.exe start wuauserv

Now try the Windows Update site.



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"specialk626" <> wrote in message
news:8E3E8136-4C10-4DB8-BE4B-...
> Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just stalls and says that
its
> checking for other microsoft update software, but then never does
anything.
> And my automatic updates feature won't work either. What I am doing
wrong?
> Thanks

Thanks Pattie, this solved the issue for me!

"Patti MacLeod" wrote:

> Hi specialk626,
>
> Give this a try and see if it resolves the problem.........
>
> Go to Start>Run and key in:
> net.exe stop wuauserv
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
>
> Go to Start>Run and key in:
> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
> Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
>
> Start>Run and key in:
> regsvr32 wups.dll
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
> Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
>
> Start>Run and key in:
> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
> Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
>
> Start>Run and key in:
> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
> Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
>
> Start>Run and key in:
> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> Click on OK or hit ENTER
> Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
>
> Start>Run and key in:
> net.exe start wuauserv
>
> Now try the Windows Update site.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Patti MacLeod
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "specialk626" <> wrote in message
> news:8E3E8136-4C10-4DB8-BE4B-...
> > Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just stalls and says that
> its
> > checking for other microsoft update software, but then never does
> anything.
> > And my automatic updates feature won't work either. What I am doing
> wrong?
> > Thanks
>
>
>

You're ver welcome, Hatch! :-)



Regards,

--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Hatch" <> wrote in message
news:3FA24956-06C4-4BF5-ABB2-...
> Thanks Pattie, this solved the issue for me!
>
> "Patti MacLeod" wrote:
>
> > Hi specialk626,
> >
> > Give this a try and see if it resolves the problem.........
> >
> > Go to Start>Run and key in:
> > net.exe stop wuauserv
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> >
> > Go to Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wups.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the Regsvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > net.exe start wuauserv
> >
> > Now try the Windows Update site.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > --
> > Patti MacLeod
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
> >
> > "specialk626" <> wrote in message
> > news:8E3E8136-4C10-4DB8-BE4B-...
> > > Hey I can't get windowsupdate.com to work, it just stalls and says
that
> > its
> > > checking for other microsoft update software, but then never does
> > anything.
> > > And my automatic updates feature won't work either. What I am doing
> > wrong?
> > > Thanks
> >
> >
> >

Your instructions worked for me, What causes "update" to have that problem.

Works for "ME". Before you all get carpal tunnel at START-RUN, try this.
Lower your IE security setting to low (just this once). Windows Update does
not always require "High security" settings but it does require:
1. Automatic Updates service to run
2. Correct proxy settings if you use a proxy
3. Active Scripting
4. ActiveX controls
Also, don't trust everything your provider tells you about setup. I had to
switch from WINS Configuration (My Networks/Properties) to "Use DHCP for WINS
Resolution.

--
Thought I knew it all!


"Pat Walters [MSFT]" wrote:

> "c5",
>
> This is not true. Windows Update does NOT require "low security" settings.
> It does require several things to be working though:
>
> 1. Win32 Generic Service to be allowed to run
> 2. Automatic Updates service to run
> 3. Background Intelligent Transfer Service to run
> 4. Correct proxy settings if you use a proxy
> 5. WinHTTP to operate on the v5 site (currently Windows XP, but soon Windows
> 2000 and Windows Server 2003)
> 6. Active Scripting
> 7. ActiveX controls
>
> There are many different scenarios, but here are the two where people run
> into trouble:
> 1. Within Internet Explorer, in the Security Settings, people turn up the
> security to "High". This blocks nearly everything, and active scripting is
> one of those things.
> 2. In the same location within Internet Explorer, the default setting was
> Medium, but then the settings were altered line by line by clicking the
> Custom tab, and certain functionalities are blocked, such as active
> scripting, or setting as disabled "Allow ActiveX controls".
> 3. Either of the above two scenarios without an exception list for "trusted
> sites" that include the following sites:
> a. http://*.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> b. https://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> c. http://download.microsoft.com
>
> Please do not post data like this, if you do not know, or if you are
> guessing. We do appreciate helpful advice, and any input regarding fixes
> you have found.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pat Walters [MSFT]
>
>
> "c5" <> wrote in message
> news: oups.com...
> > windowsupdate.com requires *low security* settings. There are also
> > three services required (like "Background Transfer Something"; I'm not
> > at my XP box right now).
> >
>
>
>