WinXP - Fixing Win Update Failures

If you have problems with Windows Update installations (install fails), try the following fix from Microsoft.

1. Use Notepad and enter (you can copy/paste) all the following command lines:

regsvr32 wuapi.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32 wucltui.dll
regsvr32 wups.dll
regsvr32 wups2.dll
regsvr32 wuweb.dll


2. Save the file:


• Change Save as type: to All files


• Name the file as a type .CMD (not .TXT), example FixWinUpdtes.cmd



3. You can now run your CMD file by double-clicking it (it will run in a Command Prompt dialog) to fix Windows Update. You will get a "started" dialog for each line, just [OK] each until the Command Prompt dialog closes.

1. Then reboot your system and run Win Updates again.