windows update problem -Error number: 0x8DDD0004

[rk]

i have a compaq pc with windows xp installed [oem version].
previously windows update was working fine
but from the time ms changed to update version6 ,windowsupdate is not working and giving this error=

[Error number: 0x8DDD0004]
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. Take the following steps to try solving the problem:
Refresh the page.
In Internet Explorer, delete your Temporary Internet Files by going to the Tools menu and clicking Internet Options.
Close and then re-open Internet Explorer.

I tried many solution after searching google but none is working,
can any windows expert solve this problem ?

 

[Choto Cheeta]

install Windows Script 5.6 for Windows 2000 and XP & hopping that u have that SP2 install...

pay a visit here & try this...

1. Make sure your firewall is not blocking the Update site and check any pop up
stopper programs.

2. Now check in IE tools\manage add-ons (Win XP SP2 only) making sure that
WuWebControlClass is enabled. (Select "Add-ons that have been used by Internet
Explorer" in the "Show:" drop down list)

3. You may also wish to check c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files to see if anything
is corrupted there.

4. Make sure you accepted the Microsoft Trust Certificate

5. Check security settings, make sure they are not set too high

6. Delete cookies and temp files

7. Re-register these files, by clicking Start, Run and typing:-

REGSVR32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll
REGSVR32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
REGSVR32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\atl.dll
REGSVR32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll
REGSVR32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll

You should receive a successful message after each one.
Try Windows Update Again.

If that hasn’t helped you may need to re-register some more files:-

net stop cryptsvc
regsvr32 softpub.dll
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 dssenh.dll
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32 sccbase.dll
net start cryptsvc

You should receive a successful message after each one.

If you need to remove the Windows Update ActiveX controls and re-install
*support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319585

Download and reinstall the V5 of Windows Update Active X Controls at:-
*v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/SelfUpdate/AU/x86/XP/en/wusetup.cab
Save the file to the desktop and extract the files to a temp folder.
The files are :
WUSETUP.CAT
WUSETUP.INF
Right click on the WUSETUP.INF file and choose "Install".
Reboot the computer and retry Windows Update.

 

[rk]

i already had tried this thread=
*www.mcse.ms/archive292-2005-6-1659357.html
, although i tried it again now but no success

 

[Choto Cheeta]

@rk

allthough ur worrning messege isnt about this... but still i am asking... as i think windows update now requers atlist SP1... so what Service Pack version do u have??

*img381.imageshack.us/img381/2445/019rt.th.jpg

& have u install that JAVA script..?? though i am not sure how it helps WU... but some one in this forum suggested me that when i had semiler kind of problem & it helped me.......

any way..... exaclt where u get this error... i mean does the update page opens?? & at the time of searching for update u get this error... or the update page doesnt open atall...

 

[expertno.1]

try this

*www.neowin.net/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t244965.html
*64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:8Muh...f+Error+number:+0x8DDD0004&hl=en&client=opera
*www.alegsa.com.ar/N/i03/Error number - 0x8ddd0004.php

 

[rk]

thnx friends for trying to help

@saurav_cheeta
what Service Pack version do u have=
windows xp pro sp2

& have u install that JAVA script..?=done

exaclt where u get this error.=
on the first page of windows update first this shows=
Checking if your computer has the latest version of Windows updating software for use with the website?

The website uses ActiveX controls to determine which version of the software your computer is running. If you see an ActiveX warning, make sure the control is digitally signed by Microsoft before installing it or allowing it to run.

then
it says wait then keeps waiting for very long and then shows the error


@expertno.1
already tried these links with google

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thisis windowsupdate log=
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Service Main starts
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Using BatchFlushAge = 20531.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Using SamplingValue = 926.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully loaded event namespace dictionary.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully loaded client event namespace descriptor.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully initialized local event logger. Events will be logged at C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully initialized NT event logger.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully initialized event uploader 0.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Successfully initialized event uploader 1.
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 WU client with version 5.4.3790.2180 successfully initialized
2005-08-31 22:17:57+0530 1060 f24 Service status is now SERVICE_RUNNING
2005-08-31 22:18:42+0530 1060 f24 start delayed initialization of WU client
2005-08-31 22:18:43+0530 904 7bc Trying to make out of proc datastore active
2005-08-31 22:18:44+0530 904 7bc Out of proc datastore is now active
2005-08-31 22:18:44+0530 1060 f24 Client Call Recorder finished delayed initialization
2005-08-31 22:18:44+0530 1060 f24 AU is disabled, not initializing any handlers
2005-08-31 22:18:44+0530 1060 f24 AU finished delayed initialization
2005-08-31 22:23:44+0530 904 7bc Out of proc datastore is shutting down
2005-08-31 22:23:45+0530 904 7bc Out of proc datastore is now inactive

 

[QwertyManiac]

Hmm, do u have the latest windows update software
they said that they have made changes

try visiting the windowsupdate.microsoft.com and download the new software from there

also, it looks likea timeout error,
so what connexion r using ?

 

[rk]

try visiting the windowsupdate.microsoft.com and download the new software from there

on visiting there no new software is sended by ms

also, it looks likea timeout error,
so what connexion r using ?
sify 128 kbps