Windows Update

DisvengeanceDisvengeance
edited December 2003 in Science & Tech
Windows update just keeps giving me errors when i go to update using microsofts website.

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  • NecropolisNecropolis Hawarden, Wales Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Try updating your Internet explorer to the latest version. I have had this a few times and that has been my first port of call.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Is the service titled "Cryptographic Services" enabled?
  • DisvengeanceDisvengeance
    edited December 2003
    I have updated to the latest internet explorer

    And Cryptographic Services is not enabled
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    I think Crypto services needs to be turned on as I remember everything going to **** when I turned it off.
  • DisvengeanceDisvengeance
    edited December 2003
    Were can i enable that, i cant find it on the list of services?
  • maggie99635maggie99635 Alaska
    edited December 2003
    Disvengeance wrote:
    Were can i enable that, i cant find it on the list of services?

    Here is a good page http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

    Also go to regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
    See if it is even listed in there.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2003
    Cryptserv is the service that registers WHQL signed drivers, authorized windows updates, typical installshield installs, and uninstallation services.

    It needs to be on or you're screwed.

    If it ain't in the list of services, prepare for a windows repair install. I don't even know how something like that can be deleted.
  • DisvengeanceDisvengeance
    edited December 2003
    Thanks maggie99635, the article you gave me fixed the problem. Thanks for all the help guys.

    I dont know why it isnt in my list of services Thrax, but i dont seem to be experiencing any major problems. :scratch:
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited December 2003
    Anyone else notice that maggie rarely posts, but when she does she's always right on the beam?

    :respect::respect::respect:
  • maggie99635maggie99635 Alaska
    edited December 2003
    I was hoping it would. There wasn't one hint about how to add it. I know you can add WZC into the registry by inputing Add but wasn't sure about Crypto
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited December 2003
    I've had a similar problem recently. Just after I'd gone through the services list with a fine tooth comb, Windows Update started to act a little eratic. All is well now I've re-enabled the afore mentioned service. :thumbsup: Good tip.

    Cheers
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