wuauclt.exe has encountered a problem!

Error signature...Appname:wuauclt.exe, Appver: 7.2.6001.788, ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00000000
Afterwards there are 36 Modules listed. I have tried the fix in the system32
folder suggested without any change. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions? Thanks


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Frank wrote:
> Error signature...Appname:wuauclt.exe, Appver: 7.2.6001.788, ModName:
> unknown ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00000000
> Afterwards there are 36 Modules listed. I have tried the fix in the
> system32
> folder suggested without any change. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?
> Thanks

WinXP SP2
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Frank B


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> posting to this newsgroup.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Frank wrote:
> > Error signature...Appname:wuauclt.exe, Appver: 7.2.6001.788, ModName:
> > unknown ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00000000
> > Afterwards there are 36 Modules listed. I have tried the fix in the
> > system32
> > folder suggested without any change. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?
> > Thanks
>
>

Assuming this is a sudden, new problem...

There is a very good chance are that you are seeing the affects of a
hijackware infection.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested
logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Frank wrote:
> WinXP SP2
>
>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
>> posting to this newsgroup.
>>
>> Frank wrote:
>>> Error signature...Appname:wuauclt.exe, Appver: 7.2.6001.788, ModName:
>>> unknown ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00000000
>>> Afterwards there are 36 Modules listed. I have tried the fix in the
>>> system32
>>> folder suggested without any change. I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?
>>> Thanks