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mklann

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Nov 25, 2008, 10:19:32 AM11/25/08
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I believe my last windows update failed and I am having a hard time
repairing my computer. When I start up I get an error:

-The instruction at "0x00a598f0" reference memory at
"0x00000000". The memory could not be "read".-
I tried to follow the directions in this post:
http://www.pchell.com/support/svchosterror.shtml.

But when I run the REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL (either through the command
prompt or through the Windows/Run) I get the error:

-DllRegisterServer in WUAPI.DLL failed. Return code was:
0x80070005-
I have purchased and installed RegCure but I can't seem to fix the
problem on startup. I also tried to "Remove the Corrupted Windows
Updates" from my computer but it doesn't seem to have helped. I might
point out that I only receive this error when booting up after shut down
- not when I restart.

If anyone has any advice I am all ears...

Miki


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mklann

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Nov 25, 2008, 10:26:02 AM11/25/08
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Miki

View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/1077486.htm

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Nov 25, 2008, 12:34:18 PM11/25/08
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Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
posting to this newsgroup.

> I believe my last windows update failed...

What update and how might it have failed?

> I have purchased and installed RegCure but I can't seem to fix the
> problem on startup.

Think your Registry needs "cleaning" or "repairing"? Read
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.

> I only receive this error when booting up after shut down
> - not when I restart.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
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://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

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 or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
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TaurArian

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Nov 25, 2008, 9:27:01 PM11/25/08
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One posting is sufficient. Please check the response posted by PA Bear to
your original thread-

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&p=1&tid=69fba0f4-31da-4c43-bb33-84f7430580f9&mid=69fba0f4-31da-4c43-bb33-84f7430580f9
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mklann

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Dec 1, 2008, 11:18:09 AM12/1/08
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I am running Microsoft Windows XP, Home Edition, Version 2002, Service
Pack 3.

This is the latest update that I ran: Windows Update Agent 7.2.6001.788
on Sunday, November 30, 2008.

I ran a disc cleanup, ad-aware, defrag and virus scan but I still get
the error on start up. I have attached the hijackthis log file.

Any further assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Miki


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TaurArian

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Dec 1, 2008, 3:23:46 PM12/1/08
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Repeat -

**Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**


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mklann

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Dec 1, 2008, 5:38:08 PM12/1/08
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I was able to resolve this problem by uninstalling the following windows
updates:

Security Update for Windows XP KB957097
Security Update for Windows XP KB955069
Security Update for Windows XP KB954459

I then re-installed them using the Windows Update service. I think
that my firewall had blocked on of the components during the initial
install.

Thanks for your responses, I appreciated the help!

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