windows update and update.inf

This is a discussion on windows update and update.inf within the Windows XP Support forums, part of the Tech Support Forum category. I went to windows update to download the latest updates, but I keep getting the error message "Setup could not

If you have your windows xp disk click start, run, type cmd, type sfc /scannow. If it needs your disk it will tell you to insert it.

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

In there you will probably see more than one folder with a bunch of letters and numbers with names. It will be in one of those, usually the first. Are you running service pack 2 on you xp installation, or 1?

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 oldcatroot2

net start cryptsvc

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

Give Chevys advice a go. I thought about that, but wasn't sure if the problem would extend to that as well.

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

Well since the service pack just got re-installed, I'm going to retry everything on the microsoft support webpage again. I'll post back if nothing changes. Thanks Kinbard and Chevy

In there you will probably see more than one folder with a bunch of letters and numbers with names. It will be in one of those, usually the first. Are you running service pack 2 on you xp installation, or 1?

Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both

I keep getting popups from various sites that want me to install their removal software. Ultimate defender, ultimate cleaner 2007. I am also getting a dating service and personal ads directory pop up. Here is my HJT log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:26:06 PM, on 1/21/2007.

I have many problems. I cannot update windows either via web or downloaded sp1a. Cryptographic service error reported it is enabled in services when online scanners are run housecall results do not show up to select action. When some websites are typed in I get % signs, popups when ewido is run.