Reset Windows Updates on XP and Server 2003

article #605, updated 4045 days ago

This is one good fix to try when svchost.exe is occupying 100% of one CPU’s capability on XP or 2003.

net stop wuauserv
del /f /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\*.*
net start wuauserv
wuauclt.exe /detectnow

Another is here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927891

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