Windows update stalls when checking for latest version of update software

[Jeff]

My problem is that when i try and run windows update it
stalls immediatly after the window opens on the "checking
for latest version of Windows Update software." I have
Windows XP version 5.1 home edition and have it upgraded
to SP1. I have the box checked next to "Keep my computer
up to date. With this setting enabled Widnows Update
software may be automatically updated prior to applying ay
other updates" and have been able to download some
security updates automatically. However i can not access
the Windows update page through the link on the start
menu. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, if you have
had similar experiences or a solution, please email me.
Jeff

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Jeff,

Possibly corrupt site controls, you can reload them. To reinstall the
Windows Update site controls, you must first remove the old controls. The
following are generic steps for all versions of Windows, so not all may
apply to your system:

Remove Controls:
1. Click on Start, then Run.
2. Type in 'regsvr32 iuctl.dll /u' (without the quotes) click OK. You should
get a successful message, click OK on that as well.
3. Click on Start/search/files, choose to look in C:\
4. Type in the file name IUCTL.DLL and click Search Now. Delete every copy
of this file that you find.
5. Run the search again for the file IUENGINE.DLL. Again, delete every copy
of this file you find.

Delete Windows Update files:
1. Double-click on My Computer.
2. Open the C drive (assuming a default Windows install to C:\)
3. Open the Program Files folder
4. Open the Windows Update folder.
5. Delete everything in the folder except the V4 folder.
6. Next, Open the V4 folder, if it exists.
7. Delete everything in the folder except the iuhist.xml file
8. Close Window

Then revisit the WindowsUpdate site and you will be prompted to reinstall
the V4 site controls.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Plato]

My problem is that when i try and run windows update it
stalls immediatly after the window opens on the "checking
for latest version of Windows Update software." I have

Might try:
http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop5.htm#4