Some have reported that simply re-registering the MSXML3.DLL seems to fix the
problem.
1. Click Start.
2. Choose Run.
3. In the Run box, type: regsvr32 MSXML3.DLL
Press okay

"Updates" <Updates@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Every time my pc scans to see if i have the latest update software i get this
> messege "Files required to use Windows Update are no longer registered or
> installed on your computer. To continue: re-register or re-download. Ive
> tried both and I still get the same thing over and over. Ive done everything
> ive been told and still cannot update. please help.
>
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