jkk4_1998

Ok, I've read alot of people are having this problem, unable to use Windows Update. Running Dell XPS M1330 on Vista Home Premium. Over the last couple weeks, this has happened and unable to get any updates. Tried re-naming Software Distribution and nothing. Got rid of Spybot and worked for one day. Then restored to 8/12, my last successful updates and worked for one day. Still the same problem. Anyone else have any ideas?

jkk4

Skifer UK

1. Disable Windows Update
a. Click on start
b. Click on all programs
c. Click on accessories
d. Click on Run
e. Type services.msc and press ok
f. Right click on "Windows Update"
g. Click on stop (Windows Update is now disabled)
2. Rename Software Distribution folder
a. Navigate to: C:/Windows/
b. Find the folder named: “SoftwareDistribution”
c. Rename that folder to something like “SoftwareDistribution.old”
d. Create a new folder called “SoftwareDistribution”
3. Enable Windows Update
a. Click on start
b. Click on all programs
c. Click on accessories
d. Click on Run
e. Type services.msc and press ok
f. Right click on windows update
g. Click on start
If you are unable to find Software Distribution Folder, follow these steps before #2 above.
1. From the explorer window press the Alt key to view the file menu.
2. Click Tools
3. Select Folder Options
4. Select the View tab
5. Select “Show hidden files and folders”
6. Remove the selection from “Hide protected operating system files”
7. Click OK

Pasted from here: http://www.microsoft.com/communities...febe40ede9&p=1

jkk4_1998

If you look at what I wrote, I tried that and it did nothing. Still got it!

jkk4

jkk4_1998

Someone recommended I verify my DCOM properties. I went in and I should have Distribution COM enabled and it is not! also, in the default Authentication level box, it should say "connected" and it says nothing. Also, in the Default Impersonation Level box it should say "Identify" and it says nothing. It won't allow me to enable or add anything. Why is that?


jkk4