Microsoft Updates Fail To Install After SP3 Update

Users of Windows XP recently reported suffering a problem where after installing an update the system was not capable of using the new feature again. The SP3 Update essentially broke the Windows XP update system. This was a major bur in Microsoft’s side. Now they weren’t capable of issuing out automatic updates that would correct problems and fix issues. Such a problem with the Windows update has to be resolved manually.

Fortunately Microsoft has responded to the problem at hand and issued a fix that would correct the Windows update error on XP. Microsoft tech support mentions two methods. One involves reinstalling the Windows Update Agent. The second method involves Re-registering the Wups2.dll file. We would guide you through both the processes and help you get Windows Update working again.

We can start by reinstalling the Windows update agent. Launch your preferred web browser and go to the Windows Update page. From there download the Windows Update installer package from the Microsoft website. When asked if you wish to save the file, save it to the Windows directory (C:\). Click on the Start button and locate Run. Clicking on the Run option will reveal a dialog box. Type C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe4 /wuforce and press the Enter key. The /wuforce parameter in the command forces Windows to re-install the Windows Update Agent, despite the fact that Windows Update already exists on your computer. Restart your computer for it to reflect the changes once the installation is complete.

The second method is by re-registering the Wups2.dll file. Go to the Start Menu and locate Run. Click on it to reveal the Run dialog box. In the Run dialog box, type in net stop wuauserv and press the Enter key. This will stop the Windows Update agent service on your computer. Stopping this service is required to register the DLL file. Type regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll in the text box and press the Enter key. This will re-register the wups2.dll file, and will restore the Windows Update functionality on your computer. To start the Update agent again, go to the Run dialog box and type in net start wuauserv in the textbox, and press Enter. Restart your computer to reflect the changes.

I hope you solved your problem with Windows update. If you have any more problems with Windows XP or any other Microsoft associated products, please contact Microsoft tech support. They would help you resolve your problem easily.