XP/sp2 Auto-Update Service takes over system CPU

[Guest]

A friend's computer becomes unusable a minute or two after login. I found
its the automatic service causing this [97+% of CPU]; disabling the service
makes the system usable.

Is the problem the auto-update service itself, or an update that can't be
installed, or??? I don't know how to tell what updates are pending and might
be contributing to the problem.

We'd appreciate any help! Thanks

[XP pro w/ SP2; Athlon XP 1.1GHz w/ 1GB RAM.]

 

[Guest]

Edit: "automatic service" == "automatic-update service"... careless last
moment editing error, sigh.

 

[JS]

There is a know problem and you might be effected by it.
First see the Microsoft KB article:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CD-A0B9-497E-8A89-404327772E5A&displaylang=en

Then read and follow the instructions posted here:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa387285.aspx

JS

 

[Guest]

That sounds very promising. Thanks!! Will take two days to test and reply...