I was having the same problem and your .bat script worked flawlessly! This
should be pinned or moved to a KB article for sure.

Cal

"Bettie Claxton" wrote:

> Thank youso uch. That worked beautifully.
> --
> Bettie
>
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
> > Tim_S wrote:
> > > Problem: After installing SP3, windows update / microsoft update
> > > web site fails to install remaining updates... repeated attempts
> > > fail...
> > >
> > > Culprit: Windows XP SP3 corrupts its own windows update engine
> > > .dll files causing future scans/updates to fail
> > >
> > > Resolution: Re-register all the .dll files pertaining to the
> > > windows/microsoft update engine.
> > >
> > > Fix: copy the following between the ~~ begin and ~~end lines
> > > (text only) into a text file and rename it to
> > > FixMicrosoftScrewUp.bat then double click on it and let it run.
> > >
> > > ~~Begin
> > <snipped>
> > > ~~end
> >
> > People have had success (if they experience this issue) using this article:
> >
> > Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update,
> > from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after
> > you repair a Windows XP installation
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
> >
> > ( A lot less to do. Ignore the title. )
> >
> > --
> > Shenan Stanley
> > MS-MVP
> > --
> > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> >
> >
> >