Re: "auupdate.exe"
rose
Windows cannot find this file.
"StephenB" wrote:
> "rose" <ro...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi, can anyone tell me where I can find this file please - auupdate.exe?
> >
> >I've been trying to learn more about my computer by buying magazines and
> >following their tips for increasing performance etc etc.....as I don't know
> >what I'm doing I should leave well enough alone.
> >I recently tried to delete some programmes and free up space so deleted old
> >restore points, among other things (Windows said will delete old points and
> >retain more recent - I read this to mean that it would keep at least a few).
> >Windows also wasn't very clear in that it says 'if you wish to add or remove
> >items then check boxes' (what will a checked box do - add or remove???).
> >Long story short - I'm trying to add back all those things I deleted (and
> >don't have a restore point) but when I try to add back MSN Explorer I get the
> >message that the above file is missing. I've tried to repair office 2003
> >from disk but this doesn't do it and it's not on disks I got from Dell. Any
> >ideas please??
>
> Wrong newsgroup, but it sure sounds like you have a mess on your hands. I would
> recommend backing up your files - documents, pictures, music, email, etc. and
> using the Dell disks to restore your system to factory fresh. Then reinstall
> software you may have purchased and restore your files.
>
> If you don't want to go that route, try this:
> Go to Start/Run and type the command "sfc /scannow" to replace missing or
> damaged system files. If you're asked for your installation disk insert your
> Dell Windows XP disk or select cancel and go to
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ , select "custom install" and see what
> updates are available.
>
> The file is from MSN Explorer 7, I believe, by the way.
>
> -steve
> --
> Stephen Boots
> Microsoft MVP - MSN
> sbo...@mvps.org
>
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i still have this errors