I was looking for solutions to this problem and stubmbled across a user
who had suggested that the Winlogin/Notify Keys in the REGISTRY may be
to blame (Winlogin keys are familiar targets for spyware). As it turns
out the Winlogin/notify area in this particular computer had been
comprimised which causes a lot of problems PARTICUALRLY with SENS which
is critical for Windows Update. So i copied the key from a working
machine and it worked! Copy everything between the START and END areas
of the following text and save as NOTIFY.REG and run it to import

---START NOTIFY.REG---

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\crypt32chain]
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000000
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"DllName"=hex(2):63,00,72,00,79,00,70,00,74,00,33, 00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,\
6c,00,00,00
"Logoff"="ChainWlxLogoffEvent"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\cryptnet]
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000000
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"DllName"=hex(2):63,00,72,00,79,00,70,00,74,00,6e, 00,65,00,74,00,2e,00,64,00,\
6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"Logoff"="CryptnetWlxLogoffEvent"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\cscdll]
"DLLName"="cscdll.dll"
"Logon"="WinlogonLogonEvent"
"Logoff"="WinlogonLogoffEvent"
"ScreenSaver"="WinlogonScreenSaverEvent"
"Startup"="WinlogonStartupEvent"
"Shutdown"="WinlogonShutdownEvent"
"StartShell"="WinlogonStartShellEvent"
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\ScCertProp]
"DLLName"="wlnotify.dll"
"Logon"="SCardStartCertProp"
"Logoff"="SCardStopCertProp"
"Lock"="SCardSuspendCertProp"
"Unlock"="SCardResumeCertProp"
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
"Impersonate"=dword:00000001
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\Schedule]
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000000
"DllName"=hex(2):77,00,6c,00,6e,00,6f,00,74,00,69, 00,66,00,79,00,2e,00,64,00,\
6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"StartShell"="SchedStartShell"
"Logoff"="SchedEventLogOff"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\sclgntfy]
"Logoff"="WLEventLogoff"
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000001
"DllName"=hex(2):73,00,63,00,6c,00,67,00,6e,00,74, 00,66,00,79,00,2e,00,64,00,\
6c,00,6c,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\SensLogn]
"DLLName"="WlNotify.dll"
"Lock"="SensLockEvent"
"Logon"="SensLogonEvent"
"Logoff"="SensLogoffEvent"
"Safe"=dword:00000001
"MaxWait"=dword:00000258
"StartScreenSaver"="SensStartScreenSaverEvent"
"StopScreenSaver"="SensStopScreenSaverEvent"
"Startup"="SensStartupEvent"
"Shutdown"="SensShutdownEvent"
"StartShell"="SensStartShellEvent"
"PostShell"="SensPostShellEvent"
"Disconnect"="SensDisconnectEvent"
"Reconnect"="SensReconnectEvent"
"Unlock"="SensUnlockEvent"
"Impersonate"=dword:00000001
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\termsrv]
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000000
"DllName"=hex(2):77,00,6c,00,6e,00,6f,00,74,00,69, 00,66,00,79,00,2e,00,64,00,\
6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"Impersonate"=dword:00000000
"Logoff"="TSEventLogoff"
"Logon"="TSEventLogon"
"PostShell"="TSEventPostShell"
"Shutdown"="TSEventShutdown"
"StartShell"="TSEventStartShell"
"Startup"="TSEventStartup"
"MaxWait"=dword:00000258
"Reconnect"="TSEventReconnect"
"Disconnect"="TSEventDisconnect"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\wlballoon]
"DLLName"="wlnotify.dll"
"Logon"="RegisterTicketExpiredNotificationEven t"
"Logoff"="UnregisterTicketExpiredNotificationEvent "
"Impersonate"=dword:00000001
"Asynchronous"=dword:00000001

---END NOTIFY.REG---


SCLNY Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for your advise. I tried out your recommendations but to no
> avail.
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > The error code in the log, 0x80240020, indicates that the account in
> use
> > does not have Admin rights.
> >
> http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...cleid=39&ln=en
> > The issue could stem from damaged system files or permissions due to
> a
> > malware infestation or could originate from a pop up/cookie blocker
> or
> > from security software ( Spyware Blaster, Spyware Guard, Spy
> Sweeper,
> > etc. It may not stem *specifically* from these programs but from
> similar
> > ones. )
> > The only suggested workaround from MS is to allow the updates to
> install
> > on a schedule or when the system is being shutdown. Not sure if this
> > will work or not, but you could attempt it.
> >
> > Suggest you download the executable and save it to the Desktop ...
> > DO NOT run it:
> >
> http://www.download.windowsupdate.co...9b9983b 7.exe
> >
> > Close Internet Explorer and ALL open programs. Disconnect from the
> > internet. Temporarily disable the installed antivirus, firewall ( IF
> > it's a 3rd party one ONLY. If it's the native Windows firewall do
> not
> > temp disable it ), and ALL security software.
> > Double click wgainstall_9160b6b3929938243b7d18417810677d9b9983b 7.exe
> > Reenable the 3rd party firewall. Open Internet Explorer and go to
> > Windows Update.
> > After the system is scanned for the required software, click the
> Custom
> > button. If you're not prompted to reinstall WGA then it has
> installed
> > successfully.
> > REMEMBER to reenable the AV and security software after doing the
> above.
> >
> > MowGreen [MVP 2003-2005]
> > ===============
> > *-343-* FDNY
> > Never Forgotten
> > ===============
> >
> >
> > Gazorp wrote:
> >
> > > MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
> > >
> > >>Gazorp,
> > >>
> > >>Please open the WindowsUpdate.log located in the WINDOWS
> directory.
> > >>Search for wgainstall by clicking Edit, Find, and entering this
> next to
> > >>Find what: wgainstall
> > >>Click Find.
> > >>Copy and paste the entry for wgainstall up until the final line.
> The
> > >>relevant section will start with something like this :
> > >>
> > >>2005-07-28 09:48:46 916 71c DnldMgr * Downloading from
> >
> >>http://www.download.windowsupdate.co...9bxxxxx x.exe
> > >>
> > >>And end with something like this :
> > >>
> > >>2005-07-28 09:49:18 3984 dec COMAPI - Install call complete
> (succeeded
> > >>= 0, succeeded with errors = 0, failed = 1, unaccounted = 0)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2005]
> > >>===============
> > >> *-343-* FDNY
> > >>Never Forgotten
> > >>===============
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > Here you go:
> > >
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:20 716 2e0 DnldMgr * Downloading from
> > >
> http://www.download.windowsupdate.co...9b9983b 7.exe
> > > to
> > >
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\S-1-5-18\a00d7c06aa1620ca2ba67cdaeab630c3\9160b6b3929938 243b7d18417810677d9b9983b7
> > > (full file).
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:20 716 2e0 Agent *********
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:20 716 2e0 Agent ** END ** Agent: Downloading
> updates
> > > [CallerId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:20 716 2e0 Agent *************
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 716 dc0 DnldMgr BITS job
> > > {45A1600A-D70A-4E5E-92A8-00B39AF53E90} completed successfully
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 716 dc0 DnldMgr Download job bytes total =
> 453384,
> > > bytes transferred = 0
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 716 dc0 DnldMgr *********** DnldMgr: New
> download job
> > > [UpdateId = {13625DC4-6D61-4812-A236-2E28FB385B3A}.100]
> ***********
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 716 dc0 DnldMgr * All files for update were
> already
> > > downloaded and are valid.
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2904 c18 DtaStor Update service properties:
> service
> > > registered with AU is {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77}
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2904 c18 DtaStor WARNING: Update Service:
> Failed to
> > > update backup store
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2040 df0 COMAPI >>-- RESUMED -- COMAPI:
> Download
> > > [ClientId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2040 df0 COMAPI - Download call complete
> (succeeded =
> > > 1, succeeded with errors = 0, failed = 0, unaccounted = 0)
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2040 df0 COMAPI ---------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2040 df0 COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Download
> [ClientId
> > > = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:21 2040 df0 COMAPI -------------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI -------------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI -- START -- COMAPI: Install
> [ClientId =
> > > WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI ---------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI - Allow source prompts: Yes;
> Forced:
> > > No; Force quiet: No
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI - Updates in request: 1
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI - ServiceID =
> > > {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77}
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI - Updates to install = 1
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 b20 COMAPI <<-- SUBMITTED -- COMAPI:
> Install
> > > [ClientId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent *************
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent ** START ** Agent: Installing
> updates
> > > [CallerId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent *********
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent * Updates to install = 1
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent * Title = <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent * UpdateId =
> > > {279FE710-6AA0-4691-89F0-3B3012720B51}.100
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent * Bundles 1 updates:
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent *
> > > {13625DC4-6D61-4812-A236-2E28FB385B3A}.100
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Service WARNING:
> GetUserTokenFromSessionId
> > > failed with hr 0x800704dd
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent * WARNING: Exit code =
> 0x80240020
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent *********
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent ** END ** Agent: Installing
> updates
> > > [CallerId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent *************
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 716 2e0 Agent WARNING: WU client failed
> installing
> > > updates with error 0x80240020
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI >>-- RESUMED -- COMAPI:
> Install
> > > [ClientId = WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI - Install call failed
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI - Reboot required = No
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI - WARNING: Exit code =
> 0x80240FFF;
> > > Call error code = 0x80240020
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI ---------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Install
> [ClientId =
> > > WindowsUpdate]
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:22 2040 834 COMAPI -------------
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:23 2040 b20 COMAPI WARNING: Operation failed due
> to earlier
> > > error, hr=80240020
> > > 2005-07-27 01:46:26 716 2e0 Report REPORT EVENT:
> > > {F7B33A02-46E8-4F70-8210-4B1D7205C299} 2005-07-27 01:46:21-0400 1
> 162 101
> > > {279FE710-6AA0-4691-89F0-3B3012720B51} 100 0 WindowsUpdate Success
> Content
> > > Download Download succeeded.
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Misc = Process:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Service ** START ** Service: Service
> startup
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Agent * WU client version
> 5.8.0.2469
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Agent * SusClientId =
> > > '553d899f-cf6b-47e1-b62a-8e7288921d30'
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Agent * Base directory:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Agent * Access type: No proxy
> > > 2005-07-27 02:09:29 728 6c4 Agent * Network state: Connected
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> Windows
> > > Update Agent ***********
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> global
> > > settings cache ***********
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent * Target group: (Unassigned
> Computers)
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:14 728 6c4 Agent * Windows Update access
> disabled: No
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:15 728 6c4 DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0
> downloads
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:15 728 6c4 AU ########### AU: Initializing
> Automatic
> > > Updates ###########
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:15 728 6c4 AU # AU disabled through User
> preference
> > > 2005-07-27 02:10:15 728 6c4 AU # AU is disabled, not
> initializing any
> > > handlers
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:37 724 6c8 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Misc = Process:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:37 724 6c8 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Service ** START ** Service: Service
> startup
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Agent * WU client version
> 5.8.0.2469
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Agent * SusClientId =
> > > '553d899f-cf6b-47e1-b62a-8e7288921d30'
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Agent * Base directory:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Agent * Access type: No proxy
> > > 2005-07-27 22:18:38 724 6c8 Agent * Network state: Connected
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> Windows
> > > Update Agent ***********
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> global
> > > settings cache ***********
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent * Target group: (Unassigned
> Computers)
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 Agent * Windows Update access
> disabled: No
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:23 724 6c8 DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0
> downloads
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:24 724 6c8 AU ########### AU: Initializing
> Automatic
> > > Updates ###########
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:24 724 6c8 AU # AU disabled through User
> preference
> > > 2005-07-27 22:19:24 724 6c8 AU # AU is disabled, not
> initializing any
> > > handlers
> > > 2005-07-28 13:45:46 1128 490 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-28 13:45:46 1128 490 Misc = Process:
> C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
> > > 2005-07-28 13:45:46 1128 490 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-28 13:45:46 1128 490 Shutdwn Install at shutdown: no
> updates to
> > > install
> > > 2005-07-28 13:45:46 1128 490 Shutdwn FATAL:
> WUCheckForUpdatesAtShutdown
> > > failed, hr=8024A000
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 724 438 AU AU Restart required....
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 372 640 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 372 640 Misc = Process:
> > > \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 372 640 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 372 640 Shutdwn FATAL: WUAutoUpdateAtShutdown
> failed,
> > > hr=8024A000
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 724 6c8 AU ########### AU: Initializing
> Automatic
> > > Updates ###########
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 724 6c8 AU # AU disabled through User
> preference
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:00 724 6c8 AU # AU is disabled, not
> initializing any
> > > handlers
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:07 724 6c8 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:07 724 6c8 Service ** END ** Service: Service
> exit
> > > [Exit code = 0x240001]
> > > 2005-07-28 13:46:07 724 6c8 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Misc = Process:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Service ** START ** Service: Service
> startup
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Agent * WU client version
> 5.8.0.2469
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Agent * SusClientId =
> > > '553d899f-cf6b-47e1-b62a-8e7288921d30'
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Agent * Base directory:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Agent * Access type: No proxy
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:05 712 6f0 Agent * Network state: Connected
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> Windows
> > > Update Agent ***********
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
> global
> > > settings cache ***********
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent * Target group: (Unassigned
> Computers)
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:50 712 6f0 Agent * Windows Update access
> disabled: No
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:51 712 6f0 DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0
> downloads
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:51 712 6f0 AU ########### AU: Initializing
> Automatic
> > > Updates ###########
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:51 712 6f0 AU # AU disabled through User
> preference
> > > 2005-07-28 13:47:51 712 6f0 AU # AU is disabled, not
> initializing any
> > > handlers
> > > 2005-07-28 16:21:24 1128 490 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-28 16:21:24 1128 490 Misc = Process:
> C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
> > > 2005-07-28 16:21:24 1128 490 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-28 16:21:24 1128 490 Shutdwn Install at shutdown: no
> updates to
> > > install
> > > 2005-07-28 16:21:24 1128 490 Shutdwn FATAL:
> WUCheckForUpdatesAtShutdown
> > > failed, hr=8024A000
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 712 3b0 AU AU Restart required....
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 712 6f0 AU ########### AU: Initializing
> Automatic
> > > Updates ###########
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 372 7e0 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 372 7e0 Misc = Process:
> > > \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 372 7e0 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 372 7e0 Shutdwn FATAL: WUAutoUpdateAtShutdown
> failed,
> > > hr=8024A000
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 712 6f0 AU # AU disabled through User
> preference
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:48 712 6f0 AU # AU is disabled, not
> initializing any
> > > handlers
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:49 712 6f0 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:49 712 6f0 Service ** END ** Service: Service
> exit
> > > [Exit code = 0x240001]
> > > 2005-07-29 12:26:49 712 6f0 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Misc =========== Logging initialized
> (build:
> > > 5.8.0.2469, tz: -0400) ===========
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Misc = Process:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Misc = Module:
> > > C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Service *************
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Service ** START ** Service: Service
> startup
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Service *********
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Agent * WU client version
> 5.8.0.2469
> > > 2005-07-29 12:27:53 716 6c0 Agent * SusClientId =
> > > '553d899f-cf6b-47e1-b62a-8e7288921d30'


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ChemicalImbalance wrote:

> I was looking for solutions to this problem and stubmbled across a user
> who had suggested that the Winlogin/Notify Keys in the REGISTRY may be
> to blame (Winlogin keys are familiar targets for spyware). As it turns
> out the Winlogin/notify area in this particular computer had been
> comprimised which causes a lot of problems PARTICUALRLY with SENS which
> is critical for Windows Update. So i copied the key from a working
> machine and it worked! Copy everything between the START and END areas
> of the following text and save as NOTIFY.REG and run it to import
>
> ---START NOTIFY.REG---
> (snip)
Hi,

The reg file you posted contains much more than what is necessary
to fix missing SensLogn registry key/values.

In the post in this link is posted what is necessary:

http://groups.google.com/group/micro...9a7d5b4?hl=en&



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