I have the exact same probem. For the moment I have found no solution. I
welcome any suggestions.

"JavaMoose" wrote:

> Whenever I attempt to access microsoft or windows update, the following error
> comes up on the site.
>
> "Files required to use Microsoft Update are no longer registered or
> installed on your computer. To continue:
>
> Register or reinstall the files for me now (Recommended)"
>
> If you choose this option, it runs through a download, install and register
> process. Then, it returns you to the original error screen. If you restart
> the system, the same mesage still appears. I cannot find any reference to
> this particular message in the troubleshooter or Microsoft knowledge base.
> Advice?
>