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  1. 2007/12/21
    hllstrHUNTER

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    New Kapersky scan results....



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    KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
    Friday, December 21, 2007 7:18:38 AM
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
    Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.98.0
    Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 21/12/2007
    Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 490818
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    Scan Settings:
    Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
    Scan Archives: true
    Scan Mail Bases: true

    Scan Target - My Computer:
    C:\
    D:\

    Scan Statistics:
    Total number of scanned objects: 57034
    Number of viruses found: 5
    Number of infected objects: 10
    Number of suspicious objects: 0
    Duration of the scan process: 01:26:07

    Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL Downloads\triton_suite_install_6.0.28.3\vwpt.exe Infected: Packed.Win32.Tibs.ez skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\muvee Technologies\030625\0102\0310\values Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Common Client\settings.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBConfig.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBDebug.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBDetect.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBNotify.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBRefr.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBSetCfg.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBSetCfg2.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBSetDev.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBSetLoc.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBSetUsr.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBStHash.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\BBValid.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\SPPolicy.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\SPStart.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SPBBC\SPStop.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtErEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtMoEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtNvEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtScEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtTxFEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\SRTSP\SrtViEvt.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Application Data\MySpace\IM\Logs\MySpaceIM-20071220-184446.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Temp\~DF50B3.tmp Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Temp\~DF7DC.tmp Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Temp\~DF82B.tmp Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\me\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
    C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\logs\output_me.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\benchmark.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\20\fe20 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\35\a435 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\41\f941 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\4a\a04a Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\6c\fb6c Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\activeDomains Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\codescache\nonactiveDomains Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\http_cache\headers\_0000_1 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\http_cache\headers\_0000_2 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\http_cache\_0000_1 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\BellSouth Accelerator Technology\temp\http_cache\_0000_2 Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\WA\1.7\NCOWAD.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\WA\1.7\NCOWADMT.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\WA\1.7\NCOWAS.dat Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\WA\1.7\NCOWAS.ldb Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDALRT.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDCON.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDDBG.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDFW.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDIDS.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSYS.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\AutoProtect.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\AVContext.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\AVManual.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\Backup.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\CUInternetPageViewHistory.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\CUInternetSearchHistory.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\CUInternetTempFiles.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\CUWindowsTempFiles.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\EmailScan.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\InternetSecurity.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\ISIntrusionPrevented.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\ISIOTraffic.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\ISNewNetwork.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\LiveUpdate.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\NCO.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\VABrowserSettings.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\VAIPAddresses.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\VAWeakPasswords.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Log\WDFScanner.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP421\A0071549.exe Infected: Packed.Win32.Tibs.ez skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP428\A0071947.exe Infected: Packed.Win32.Tibs.ez skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP446\A0074185.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Vapsup.mr skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP446\A0074186.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Vapsup.mv skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP446\A0074193.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.DNSChanger.abk skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP448\A0074263.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP448\A0074274.exe/data.rar/SmitfraudFix/Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP448\A0074274.exe/data.rar Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP448\A0074274.exe RarSFX: infected - 2 skipped
    C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D5341F9C-33F7-43CF-8BD2-1AE937C9BA1B}\RP448\change.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\ModemLog_AC97 Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP.txt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Internet.evt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\JET269D.tmp Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\JET3013.tmp Object is locked skipped
    C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

    Scan process completed.
     
  2. 2007/12/21
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    As far as the Google Search redirection, I think that has stopped.Still have no windows updates showing in add or remove programs. windows update website shows only a few optional updates and no Priority. There is also the 2empty folders in C:\program files....Windows update, Uninstall information. Other than the update problem I haven't noticed anything else unusual.
     

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  4. 2007/12/21
    noahdfear

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    Open a command window. Copy the bolded text below and paste it in (the command window will close on it's own).

    del /q C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe.old
    del /q C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\explorer.exe.old
    del /q "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL Downloads\triton_suite_install_6.0.28.3\vwpt.exe "
    exit
    cls


    Having the two empty folders in Program Files is normal. They are normally hidden folders, and you would not have noticed them before unless you had Windows set to show hidden files and folders, which you apparently do now.

    Lets see if the Windows Updates show up here. Open HijackThis to the Misc Tools section. Click 'Open Uninstall Manager'. Click 'Save List', select Desktop from the left pane of the Save dialog box that opens then click Save. Close HijackThis. Post the contents of the uninstall_list.txt file now on the desktop.
     
  5. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Looks to be the same as the add or remove programs list.


    Contents of uninstall manager in Hijackthis.....


    Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
    Adobe Reader 7.0.5 Language Support
    Adobe Reader 7.0.8
    Apple Mobile Device Support
    Apple Software Update
    AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5
    BellSouth Accelerator Technology
    CCleaner (remove only)
    Conexant AC-Link Audio
    Easy Internet Sign-up
    GdiplusUpgrade
    Google Earth
    HijackThis 2.0.2
    HP Help and Support
    HP Image Zone 4.8.5
    HP Image Zone Plus 4.8.5
    HP Software Update
    HP User Guides 0001
    HP Wireless Assistant
    HPIZplus450
    Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile
    InterVideo WinDVD
    iTunes
    Java(TM) 6 Update 2
    Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1
    Kaspersky Online Scanner
    McAfee SecurityCenter
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
    Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
    Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP
    Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
    Microsoft Money 2005
    Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
    Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0
    Microsoft Works
    MSN
    MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
    MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181)
    muvee autoProducer 4.0 - SE
    MySpaceIM
    Panda ActiveScan
    Quick Launch Buttons 5.10 B2
    QuickTime
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB937143)
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB939653)
    Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB942615)
    Sierra Home Architect
    Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
    Sonic Audio Module
    Sonic Copy Module
    Sonic Data Module
    Sonic Express Labeler
    Sonic MyDVD Plus
    Sonic Update Manager
    SpywareBlaster v3.5.1
    Symantec Technical Support Web Controls
    Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
    Texas Instruments PCIxx21/x515 drivers.
    Viewpoint Media Player
    Windows Internet Explorer 7
    Windows Media Format 11 runtime
    Windows Media Format 11 runtime
    Windows Media Player 11
    Windows Media Player 11
     
  6. 2007/12/22
    noahdfear

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    Copy the following bolded command.

    sc stop wuauserv

    Click Start then Run and paste the command on the run line then hit enter.
    Rename the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution to something like C:\Windows\SftDst
    Now paste the next command on the run line and hit enter.

    sc start wuauserv

    Go to the Windows Update site and check for updates.
     
  7. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Still not getting any critical updates from windows update website. Only 6 optional software and 1 hardware update. :confused:
     
  8. 2007/12/22
    noahdfear

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    Click Review update history in the left pane on the Windows Update site and see what you get.
     
  9. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    When checking update history I received the following message.....

    Review Your Update History


    You have not yet installed updates from this website or by turning on automatic updating on your computer.To select and install updates now,go to our home page.
     
  10. 2007/12/22
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    edit - not applicable
     
  11. 2007/12/22
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    Open a command window and paste the following command, then hit enter.

    ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2\Edb.log *.tst

    Check for updates again.
     
  12. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Same result.
     
  13. 2007/12/22
    noahdfear

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    Open a command window and paste the first command below then hit enter.

    sc stop cryptsvc

    Wait 10 seconds and do the next

    sc query cryptsvc

    When it returns a Stopped state, proceed with the following 2, first one, then the other.

    ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 oldcatroot2

    sc config cryptsvc start= auto

    When you get a SUCCESS message, do the next.

    sc start cryptsvc

    Wait 10 seconds and follow with this one.

    sc query cryptsvc

    If it reports running, check Windows Update again.
     
  14. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Still not getting any high priority updates.:)
     
  15. 2007/12/22
    noahdfear

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    Open a command window. Highlight and copy the bolded text below and paste it in.

    regsvr32 /u /s softpub.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s wintrust.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s initpki.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s dssenh.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s rsaenh.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s gpkcsp.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s sccbase.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s slbcsp.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s mssip32.dll
    regsvr32 /u /s cryptdlg.dll
    exit
    cls


    Reboot and open a command window again. Highlight and copy the bolded text below and paste it in.

    regsvr32 /s softpub.dll
    regsvr32 /s wintrust.dll
    regsvr32 /s initpki.dll
    regsvr32 /s dssenh.dll
    regsvr32 /s rsaenh.dll
    regsvr32 /s gpkcsp.dll
    regsvr32 /s sccbase.dll
    regsvr32 /s slbcsp.dll
    regsvr32 /s mssip32.dll
    regsvr32 /s cryptdlg.dll
    exit
    cls


    Check for updates again (choose custom)
     
  16. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hmmm.:confused: Still nothing.
     
  17. 2007/12/22
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    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Ok, on first attempt, i downloaded to: C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe
    I entered the specified command into run.Got an error message stating that windows cannot find the specified file. Thinking that I probably
    did something wrong I deleted the file and tried it again. This time after the download was complete I just clicked run and some files were extracted. The installer then gave me a message stating that an install was not necessary since windows update agent is already installed.
     
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    noahdfear

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    I'm not surprized at the message. The command was intended to force a re-install. I mucked the command though ..... missed the beginning quotes. :( Please try again.

    "C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" /wuforce

    If that fails to produce any available updates, please check if the C:\Windows\SofwareDistribution folder was recreated. If not, rename the original (we named it C:\Windows\SftDst) back to SoftwareDistribution and again check the installation history at Windows Update site. Probably should stop the automatic updates service prior to renaming, and restart it afterwards. Following commands from the run line will do that.

    sc stop wuauserv
    sc start wuauserv
     
  20. 2007/12/22
    hllstrHUNTER

    hllstrHUNTER Inactive Thread Starter

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    Entered new command, installer ran,extracted files, and successfully installed windows update agent.

    Still no new updates available, and no update history.

    C:\windows\softwaredistribution folder was recreated.
     
  21. 2007/12/22
    noahdfear

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    First, paste the following command on the Run line and hit enter.

    reg query "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP" /s> "%userprofile%\desktop\updates.txt "

    It will create updates.txt on your desktop, which I'd like for you to post. If it's large, it may require splitting into two or more posts.

    Lets stop the automatic updates service;

    sc stop wuauserv

    rename the current SoftwareDistribution folder to SD, then rename the original back to SoftwareDistribution. Start the automatic updates service;

    sc start wuauserv

    Check the update history.
     

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