Bob said:
I'm getting a error code when trying to use update. This is a fresh install
with a new WinXP cd. I have activated & regestered the OS. I've seen some
try this, try that for others with the same problem. Is their a fix that
actually works? Much appreciate any help.
Hi Bob
Please try the following
Try this
Go to Internet Options in the Control Panel. Click the Advanced tab.
Scroll down to the Security heading.
Uncheck the box next to " Check for server certificates revocation
(requires restart) "
Click Apply, OK. Restart the system.
Revisit Windows Update to see if the issue is resolved.
If no proceed :
1. Stop Automatic Updates and Background Intelligent Transfer Service
by:
a.) Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel
b.) Double click on Administrative Tools and then Services
c.) Locate Automatic Updates in the list of Services and double click
on it
d.) Click the STOP button and then click OK
e.) Locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the list of
Services and double click on it
f.) Click the STOP button and then click OK
g.) Close all windows back to the Desktop
2. Locate the Software Distribution folder in C:\WINDOWS by:
a.) Going to Start and opening My Computer
b.) Double click on Local Disk (C
c.) Double click on the WINDOWS Folder
d.) Click once on the SoftwareDistribution folder
3. Right click on the SoftwareDistribution folder and choose Rename
from
the menu list
4. Rename the folder to SoftwareDistribution.old
5. Close all windows back out to your Desktop
6. Start Automatic Updates and Background Intelligent Transfer Service
by:
a.) Click on Start and then Control Panel
b.) Double click on Administrative Tools and then Services
c.) Locate Automatic Updates in the list of Services and double click
on it
d.) Click the START button and then click OK
e.) Locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service in the list of
Services and double click on it
f.) Click the START button and then click OK
g.) Close all windows back to the Desktop
Revisit Windows Update to see if the issue is resolved.
-RAVI