Windows update error
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Hi guys,
I just upgraded my pc.And after installing my(Original) windows xp prof,
I cant do the windows update.
Tried doing it manually too but it hangs on internet explorer when i click on the website.
What is the problem?Is there anything wrong? -
Did it say anything about validation error?
If yes, please call up MS. Whenever you upgrade your hardware, MS will invalidate your license key. Call them up and tell them that you've upgraded your hardware, then re-activate your copy of Windows.
After that, try re-validating and see if you could update Windows. -
But mine is the original OEM type of licence i bought from simlim last year leh.Can call MS meh?
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Yes, you need to. OEM license keys have their hardware binded to the license key. Once it detects any changes to your hardware, MS will deem it as a pirated copy.
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So what shd i tell MS?Can i tell them i bought the OEM licence key?
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And that you upgraded your PC.
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Oh ya, and read these 2 MS articles if you can't get to update:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259/en-us -
Thanks bro for your help.
this is the error message that i have received.
Error number: 0x80072EE7 -
Can you list all the anti-spyware programs, firewall and antivirus programs that you have? And other internet-related program like web accelerators.
Lastly, go to Start > Run. Copy and paste in notepad %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Press Enter.
Copy and paste back the results of this notepad file. -
# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
127.0.0.1 localhost
I am using AVG free antivirus,ad aware 2007 and windows firewall. -
Or you can just download a win xp patch/crack/fix to solve the update errors.
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Heh, weird.Originally posted by Jerry2308:# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
127.0.0.1 localhost
I am using AVG free antivirus,ad aware 2007 and windows firewall.
Do you use a proxy? If yes, disable the proxy.
Also, try this:
1. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click Trusted Sites.
4. Click Sites, and then click to clear the Require server verification ( https: ) for all sites in this zone check box.
5. In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type the following addresses, clicking Add after you type each address:
http://update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
6. Click OK two times to apply the settings.
7. Close and open Internet Explorer and try the Windows Update site again. -
May i know where can i download this file?Originally posted by Pion:Or you can just download a win xp patch/crack/fix to solve the update errors. -
Legit copy of XP better don't do that. It only makes things worse.Originally posted by Pion:Or you can just download a win xp patch/crack/fix to solve the update errors. -
Yup,did that already but still cannot..Argh!I am going mad.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Heh, weird.
Do you use a proxy? If yes, disable the proxy.
Also, try this:
1. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click Trusted Sites.
4. Click Sites, and then click to clear the Require server verification ( https: ) for all sites in this zone check box.
5. In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type the following addresses, clicking Add after you type each address:
http://update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
6. Click OK two times to apply the settings.
7. Close and open Internet Explorer and try the Windows Update site again.
Funny thing is,i have two desktop using a wireless router but through network cables and one laptop using the wireless.
And all three now has got the same problem.Wonder could it be something wrong with the network?
Before i bought this new computer,i am only using one desktop wired to the wireless router and the laptop using wireless. -
Hmm... can also try this:
1. Start > Run and type in cmd and press Enter.
2. In Command Prompt, type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.
3. Type in exit and press Enter to close Command Prompt. -
Sounds like it's a problem with the network as your error is a network-related error.Originally posted by Jerry2308:Yup,did that already but still cannot..Argh!I am going mad.
Funny thing is,i have two desktop using a wireless router but through network cables and one laptop using the wireless.
And all three now has got the same problem.Wonder could it be something wrong with the network?
Before i bought this new computer,i am only using one desktop wired to the wireless router and the laptop using wireless.
If nothing works, try restarting the router. -
Depends on your xp.. issit student? sp1? sp2?Originally posted by Jerry2308:May i know where can i download this file?
I believe mayi can help you with this.....
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Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
Must i do it to all the computers?Or just one will do?
Hmm... can also try this:
1. Start > Run and type in [b]cmd and press Enter.
2. In Command Prompt, type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.
3. Type in exit and press Enter to close Command Prompt.[/b]
Would just like to say i really appreciate your help!Thanks very much. -
Legit xp still goin to give lotsa problems..Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Legit copy of XP better don't do that. It only makes things worse.
no point goin legit with all the crap.
I am using a stripped down, modified, unattended version on win xp pro. So far so good. -
mine is xp prof sp2Originally posted by Pion:Depends on your xp.. issit student? sp1? sp2?
I believe mayi can help you with this..... -
Tried flushing the dns already.But still not working.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Sounds like it's a problem with the network as your error is a network-related error.
If nothing works, try restarting the router.
Hmm..Think got to restart the router.By the way,restarting the router means i turn off and on the router? -
If all can't, then do this on all computers.Originally posted by Jerry2308:Must i do it to all the computers?Or just one will do?
Would just like to say i really appreciate your help!Thanks very much. -
Yup.Originally posted by Jerry2308:Tried flushing the dns already.But still not working.
Hmm..Think got to restart the router.By the way,restarting the router means i turn off and on the router? -
Err...firewall?Originally posted by Jerry2308:Thanks bro for your help.
this is the error message that i have received.
Error number: 0x80072EE7
http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=20106&SiteID=1
And mayi's a she.