Windows Update svchost SP3 problem

[mtstream]

We've been experiencing svchost taking 100% of processor utilization during
windows update scans. This problem has continued after the implementation of
SP3 and ensuring the current WSUS client.

This problem existed before SP3 but has not resolved since deploying. Since
the problem appeared we've also done the following:

Recently switched from AVG to Microsoft Forefront client security (manual
uninstalls of AVG).

Implemented Microsoft System Center Essentials. Upgraded WSUS 3.0 Beta to
full version.

All workstations recieve their updates via WSUS and are set to scan for
updates on a 3hr interval. Every 3hrs svchost takes processor utilization to
100% - the same thing happens if we go to Windows update website and tell it
to scan for updates.

I've run out of patches and service packs to apply - any additional ideas?

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

We've been experiencing svchost taking 100% of processor utilization during

windows update scans. This problem has continued after the implementation of
SP3 and ensuring the current WSUS client.

This problem existed before SP3 but has not resolved since deploying. Since
the problem appeared we've also done the following:

Recently switched from AVG to Microsoft Forefront client security (manual
uninstalls of AVG).

Implemented Microsoft System Center Essentials. Upgraded WSUS 3.0 Beta to
full version.

All workstations recieve their updates via WSUS and are set to scan for
updates on a 3hr interval. Every 3hrs svchost takes processor utilization to
100% - the same thing happens if we go to Windows update website and tell it
to scan for updates.

I've run out of patches and service packs to apply - any additional ideas?

See if installing Windows Installer 4.5 fixes it for you.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942288

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[mtstream]

Didn't work - thanks for trying

See if installing Windows Installer 4.5 fixes it for you.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942288

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Randem]

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Uninstall it and your problems should disappear.

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[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Didn't work - thanks for trying

See if the updated explorer.exe from this hotfix will help.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955109

A the top of the page, click "View and request hotfix downloads",
follow the instructions. Let me know if it helps.

- Thee Chicago Wolf