I have been trying to download XP updates and the current
service pak and after the download, I'm prompted to make
sure that the Cryptographic service is running. How is
this done?

Corrects Cryptographic Error Message
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._cryptofix.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

or

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have been trying to download XP updates and the current
| service pak and after the download, I'm prompted to make
| sure that the Cryptographic service is running. How is
| this done?

Hi there,

Download a tiny patch to fix this issue:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs..._cryptofix.vbs

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot [MS-MVP]

Usage: Double-click to install..

NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of
a "malicious" script, this is normal if you have "Script
Safe" or similar technology enabled. These scripts are
not malicious, but they do make changes to the System
Registry.

HTH
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Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
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