Tuesday, December 25, 2012

How to Correct an Svchost.Exe Application Error for Good


Verify Settings
1. Go to 'Start > Run' and type 'services.msc.' Hit 'OK' to load the menu.
2. Click on 'Automatic Updates.'
3. Hit 'Log On' tab and check the box for 'Local System Account' and uncheck 'allow service to interact with desktop.'
4. Go to 'Hardware Profiles' and hit 'Enable' for the service box.
5. Click the 'General' tab and select 'Automatic' for 'Startup Type.'
6. Click the 'Start' button for 'Service Status.'
7. Find 'Background Intelligent Transfer Services' on the menu and select the same settings for it as the steps above.
Fix DLL Problems
8. Go to 'Start > Run' and type 'cmd' into the box. Hit 'OK' to load the Command Prompt.
9. Type in 'REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL' and press 'Enter.' Wait to see the 'success' notification before proceeding.
10. Type in the following commands, one by one, and hit 'Enter:'REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLLREGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLLREGSVR32 ATL.DLLREGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLLREGSVR32 WUPS.DLLREGSVR32 WUPS2.DLLREGSVR32 WUWEB.DLL
Delete Files
11. Type in the following commands, one by one, and hit 'Enter.'net stop WuAuServcd %windir%ren SoftwareDistribution SD_OLDnet start WuAuServ
12. Type in 'Exit' to shut down the Command Prompt.
13. Restart your PC.