won't allow to windows update

[error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks

Make sure your Firewall isn't blocking access to Windows Update. Check your Firewall settings.


No updates available:-

Register the following system files
Click Start > Run
Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
Press OK
Repeat the above steps for the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 msxml3.dll
net.exe start wuauserv

Try the WU site again.

Also this worked for one user:
Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
following option

"Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
"Check for server certificate revocation"

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at this
time" message.
The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
Windows 2000 & Windows XP


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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================


"Chet" <> wrote in message
news:567EA1E5-944A-4D7C-8B47-...
> [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
> valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
> me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
> know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
> complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks

You're not alone. They did 43 pages of fixes and I still cannot install a
new printer
install updates or install Norton Internet security. i also cannot get
updates on
Norton Anti-virus 2005 which i have installed but hope to replace with
internet
security. i have Windows XP Home Edition. It came on my computer, with no
discs
to back up. This is ridiculous. How does Microsoft stay in business with
such a
sloppy system? i have a HP computer and the printer is HP but Microsoft does
not recognize it.
--
Virginia


"Chet" wrote:

> [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
> valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
> me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
> know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
> complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks

Thank you for trying but neither of these fixes worked, and I am getting
pretty ****ed off as I have been trying to rectify this issue for days and
have spent hours on microsoft web site and I am about to toss this computer
out the window!

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Make sure your Firewall isn't blocking access to Windows Update. Check your Firewall settings.
>
>
> No updates available:-
>
> Register the following system files
> Click Start > Run
> Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
> Press OK
> Repeat the above steps for the following:
> regsvr32 softpub.dll
> regsvr32 wintrust.dll
> regsvr32 initpki.dll
> regsvr32 dssenh.dll
> regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
> regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
> regsvr32 sccbase.dll
> regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> regsvr32 wups.dll
> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> net.exe start wuauserv
>
> Try the WU site again.
>
> Also this worked for one user:
> Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
> following option
>
> "Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
> "Check for server certificate revocation"
>
> Windows Update Troubleshooter
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
> Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at this
> time" message.
> The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
> Windows 2000 & Windows XP
>
>
> --
> ===========================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
>
>
> "Chet" <> wrote in message
> news:567EA1E5-944A-4D7C-8B47-...
> > [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
> > valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
> > me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
> > know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
> > complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks
>
>

Check your proxy settings even if you're not behind a proxy server.
How the Windows Update client determines which proxy server to use to connect to the Windows Update
Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=900935



--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527




"Chet" <> wrote in message
news:76D96C13-FFBB-4360-934C-...
> Thank you for trying but neither of these fixes worked, and I am getting
> pretty ****ed off as I have been trying to rectify this issue for days and
> have spent hours on microsoft web site and I am about to toss this computer
> out the window!
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Make sure your Firewall isn't blocking access to Windows Update. Check your Firewall settings.
>>
>>
>> No updates available:-
>>
>> Register the following system files
>> Click Start > Run
>> Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
>> Press OK
>> Repeat the above steps for the following:
>> regsvr32 softpub.dll
>> regsvr32 wintrust.dll
>> regsvr32 initpki.dll
>> regsvr32 dssenh.dll
>> regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
>> regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
>> regsvr32 sccbase.dll
>> regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
>> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
>> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
>> regsvr32 wups.dll
>> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
>> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
>> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
>> net.exe start wuauserv
>>
>> Try the WU site again.
>>
>> Also this worked for one user:
>> Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
>> following option
>>
>> "Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
>> "Check for server certificate revocation"
>>
>> Windows Update Troubleshooter
>> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
>> Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at
>> this
>> time" message.
>> The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
>> Windows 2000 & Windows XP
>>
>>
>> --
>> ===========================
>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
>> ===========================
>>
>>
>> "Chet" <> wrote in message
>> news:567EA1E5-944A-4D7C-8B47-...
>> > [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
>> > valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
>> > me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
>> > know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
>> > complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks
>>
>>

I don't know how to check proxy settings, then link was too confusing for me
to and this pc is now running so poorly that it takes forever to navigate
back and forth.

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Check your proxy settings even if you're not behind a proxy server.
> How the Windows Update client determines which proxy server to use to connect to the Windows Update
> Web site
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=900935
>
>
>
> --
> ===========================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>
>
>
>
> "Chet" <> wrote in message
> news:76D96C13-FFBB-4360-934C-...
> > Thank you for trying but neither of these fixes worked, and I am getting
> > pretty ****ed off as I have been trying to rectify this issue for days and
> > have spent hours on microsoft web site and I am about to toss this computer
> > out the window!
> >
> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Make sure your Firewall isn't blocking access to Windows Update. Check your Firewall settings.
> >>
> >>
> >> No updates available:-
> >>
> >> Register the following system files
> >> Click Start > Run
> >> Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
> >> Press OK
> >> Repeat the above steps for the following:
> >> regsvr32 softpub.dll
> >> regsvr32 wintrust.dll
> >> regsvr32 initpki.dll
> >> regsvr32 dssenh.dll
> >> regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
> >> regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
> >> regsvr32 sccbase.dll
> >> regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
> >> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
> >> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> >> regsvr32 wups.dll
> >> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> >> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> >> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> >> net.exe start wuauserv
> >>
> >> Try the WU site again.
> >>
> >> Also this worked for one user:
> >> Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
> >> following option
> >>
> >> "Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
> >> "Check for server certificate revocation"
> >>
> >> Windows Update Troubleshooter
> >> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
> >> Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at
> >> this
> >> time" message.
> >> The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
> >> Windows 2000 & Windows XP
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> ===========================
> >> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> >> ===========================
> >>
> >>
> >> "Chet" <> wrote in message
> >> news:567EA1E5-944A-4D7C-8B47-...
> >> > [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
> >> > valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
> >> > me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
> >> > know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
> >> > complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks
> >>
> >>
>
>

Okay, we'll step back a bit, have you checked for malaware/viruses lately?

Information about malware:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars

The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is removed, the program on
the link below will enable you to regain the internet connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by third-party software
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827315

Spyware Programs links:-
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html - CWShredder

SpywareBlaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger:
Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a
substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist
administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes
next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally
signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.


Perhaps an online security/virus check
Symantec
http://security.norton.com/sscv6/def...d=ie&venid=sym
Trend Micro House Call:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda ActiveScan;
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
McAfee FreeScan:
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
Kaspersky Labs On-line Virus Checker:
http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
BitDefender Online Scan:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php



--
===========================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
===========================
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527




"Chet" <> wrote in message
news:AAA2A579-8FA0-4EE8-92AB-...
>I don't know how to check proxy settings, then link was too confusing for me
> to and this pc is now running so poorly that it takes forever to navigate
> back and forth.
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Check your proxy settings even if you're not behind a proxy server.
>> How the Windows Update client determines which proxy server to use to connect to the Windows
>> Update
>> Web site
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=900935
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> ===========================
>> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
>> ===========================
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> "Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Chet" <> wrote in message
>> news:76D96C13-FFBB-4360-934C-...
>> > Thank you for trying but neither of these fixes worked, and I am getting
>> > pretty ****ed off as I have been trying to rectify this issue for days and
>> > have spent hours on microsoft web site and I am about to toss this computer
>> > out the window!
>> >
>> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Make sure your Firewall isn't blocking access to Windows Update. Check your Firewall settings.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> No updates available:-
>> >>
>> >> Register the following system files
>> >> Click Start > Run
>> >> Type: net.exe stop wuauserv
>> >> Press OK
>> >> Repeat the above steps for the following:
>> >> regsvr32 softpub.dll
>> >> regsvr32 wintrust.dll
>> >> regsvr32 initpki.dll
>> >> regsvr32 dssenh.dll
>> >> regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
>> >> regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
>> >> regsvr32 sccbase.dll
>> >> regsvr32 slbcsp.dll
>> >> regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll
>> >> regsvr32 wuapi.dll
>> >> regsvr32 wups.dll
>> >> regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
>> >> regsvr32 wucltui.dll
>> >> regsvr32 msxml3.dll
>> >> net.exe start wuauserv
>> >>
>> >> Try the WU site again.
>> >>
>> >> Also this worked for one user:
>> >> Go to Tools->Internet Option->Advanced tab Scroll down to security Section and unselected the
>> >> following option
>> >>
>> >> "Check for publisher's certificate revocation"
>> >> "Check for server certificate revocation"
>> >>
>> >> Windows Update Troubleshooter
>> >> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
>> >> Windows Update scan feature reaches 100%, and then displays "There are no updates available at
>> >> this
>> >> time" message.
>> >> The log file contains error 0x800c0008 or 0x80072EE4.
>> >> Windows 2000 & Windows XP
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> ===========================
>> >> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
>> >> ===========================
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Chet" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:567EA1E5-944A-4D7C-8B47-...
>> >> > [error number: 0x80072EE4] not even microsoft seems to reconize this one as
>> >> > valid error. Still I went through as many fixes as my 56k modem would allow
>> >> > me in the whole of 8 hours now and I have given up. Please please let me
>> >> > know of the correct fix. I have through all the quick fixes to the more
>> >> > complex ones and to no avail. I am missing something. thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>