Can't update after crash. Service info missing or corrupt.

Several days ago I downloaded and installed many updates. I was waiting for a large file to finish downloading before I restarted the computer when the power went out and shut everything down. Apparently the improper shutdown with the pending reboot after windows updates were installed screwed something up. Now I can't update anything under the Windows 7 tab.

For example, if you open the update page it will be in sections. I have a section for Office updates that I can download and update fine, as well as every other section (that I've tried so far). The only section that won't download anything and allow me to install the update is the Windows 7 section with the updates such as Security Updates for Windows 7, Update for Windows 7, Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft .NET Framework and Security Updates for .NET Framework. Anything under the Windows 7 section will not download. I tried downloading a single update of about 15kB. I left it running overnight and the next day it was still downloading. Then I cancelled that one and selected a single Excel update of about 50 MB under the Office section. It downloaded and installed in seconds.

(While typing this and trying various updates I found that I can now no longer download the Office updates either so it appears to be affecting all updates now not just the ones in the Windows 7 category)

I ran the Windows Update Fixit Tool with the result of "service registration is missing or corrupt" https://i.imgur.com/qveHPEr.jpg

I ran sfc /scannow which found corrupt files that it couldn't fix. The CBS.zip is attached.
https://i.imgur.com/yKENVsi.jpg

I've tried System Restore on the five restore points I had available. All failed.

There are no error codes on my Windows Update page.

I've downloaded and have been running the SURT tool per the sticky for 3 hours now and it's still "searching for updates on this computer". Not sure why it's taking so long. I don't know if it's actually doing anything or is frozen up but I'll leave it going I guess. I can open Windows Update and it immediately tells me how many updates are available. Of course, it may not actually be showing all the available updates I guess.
https://i.imgur.com/QMKuOIB.jpg

Also the wuauserv windows update file is using 20%-30% of my CPU and about 1 GB of RAM non-stop for days now. I've left it going thinking it will eventually finish what it needs to do to get things working again but it doesn't look like it's ever going to finish.

I'm hoping someone here can give me some clues on what I can try to get this working again without having to reinstall. Thx.

Do note when updating updates, there are rule to be followed.

Meaning which update have to be done before continue to next update, in order.
Hence you cannot selectively on select those you think are need.
Most updates are rely on other updates first.

Anyway, i let other here to continue to provide to assist you further.

BorisTheAnimal said:

Hello Diaboyos.

You can try resetting the Windows Update components:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

I've tried the automatic fixit tool you can get from that page. That's what told me that the "Service registration is missing or corrupt" and it couldn't fix it. So I tried the manual reset and made it as far as step 6 where you have to register the dll files. I made it as far as the third dll before it told me the dll could not be registered, then the fourth, then the fifth and that's where I stopped. I did do step 11 though and get the latest update agent but that didn't help either.

I've also tried SFCFix 3.0 which is supposed to fix the things that sfc /scannow doesn't but it didn't work either.

I'm quickly running out of ideas.

Hi Diaboyos
please run this tool, copy/paste the output

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012

If your problem is what i think it is, it will include either
a VBS script error
or a sppsvc missing line

Roy

BorisTheAnimal said:

Diaboyos said:

BorisTheAnimal said:

Hello Diaboyos.

You can try resetting the Windows Update components:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

I've tried the automatic fixit tool you can get from that page. That's what told me that the "Service registration is missing or corrupt" and it couldn't fix it. So I tried the manual reset and made it as far as step 6 where you have to register the dll files. I made it as far as the third dll before it told me the dll could not be registered, then the fourth, then the fifth and that's where I stopped. I did do step 11 though and get the latest update agent but that didn't help either.

I've also tried SFCFix 3.0 which is supposed to fix the things that sfc /scannow doesn't but it didn't work either.

I'm quickly running out of ideas.

Okay, moving on.

Have you tried to use DISM to solve your issue, if not please follow the instructions on this page:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

Scroll down and select the file for your version of Windows 7.

Sorry I should have mentioned that. I've tried so much I forget what I've tried. Yes I've tried the SURT tool. When I run it a screen pops up that says "Checking your system for updates" or something similar. The first time I ran it I cancelled it after three hours because it never made it past checking for updates. The second time I let it run for two days and it never made it past checking for updates before I cancelled it. It uses 30% of my CPU and about 1GB of RAM but I can't tell if it's actually doing anything because it never makes it past the very first screen even after two full days. Surely it shouldn't take that long?

torchwood said:

Hi Diaboyos
please run this tool, copy/paste the output

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012

If your problem is what i think it is, it will include either
a VBS script error
or a sppsvc missing line

Roy

Here are the results. I don't know what any of it means does it tell you anything?:

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-CXR36-CH2G7-D7RT3
Windows Product Key Hash: 74r8VF6X3Yae1l7CLFyE2+buYG8=
Windows Product ID: 00426-292-9348335-85482
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
ID: {303D7BFE-6159-4373-A88E-A30766CEBD6D}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.150525-0603
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Prompt
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Prompt
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{303D7BFE-6159-4373-A88E-A30766CEBD6D}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-D7RT3</PKey><PID>00426-292-9348335-85482</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-776951309-1603888447-1750823349</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUS</Manufacturer><Model>All Series</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>2005</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="7"/><Date>20140604000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>951B3E07018400F4</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: ac96e1a8-6cc4-4310-a4ff-332ce77fb5b8
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00426-00170-292-934833-00-1033-7600.0000-3552013
Installation ID: 010152253060739851334903745193612831715445514260767192
Processor Certificate URL: SpcService Web Service
Machine Certificate URL: RacService Web Service
Use License URL: UseLicenseService Web Service
Product Key Certificate URL: PkcService Web Service
Partial Product Key: D7RT3
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
Trusted time: 9/8/2016 9:47:53 PM

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x00000000
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 9:8:2016 10:45
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: PAAAAAMAAwABAAEAAQACAAAABAABAAEAhFGKVt6g/ikUEdwYdMTasoz74EYagJC0nISwIQqIvkZS08j2

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes, but no SLIC table
Windows marker version: N/A
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC ALASKA A M I
FACP ALASKA A M I
HPET ALASKA A M I
MCFG ALASKA A M I
FPDT ALASKA A M I
LPIT ALASKA A M I
SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
SSDT PmRef Cpu0Ist
BGRT ALASKA A M I

Hi Diab.

Not what i was expecting, however there are some non standard settings within your Browser data section
the User Agent(possibly out of date), scripting dissabled , ActiveX set to prompt.
You may have changed them via Group policy?
These can be reset via ControlPanel>> Internet options >> Advanced >> reset

Your Office install is not showing, its NOT even acknowledged, in the report very strange.
Did you have a problem installing/licensing it?


from the Cbslog this codec file is showing as having a problem, even if you uninstall it those entries will remain, and then this from MS
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/937141.

I do not think a repair install will correct this either, you could try
Repair Install
(update FF and change your Internet options first)

As you have a retail version discs then you could of course perform a re-install
I would advise that you only install w7 then Update, next install Office and its updates,
now as for the codecs, do you need them? if not dont install

Roy

Yeah the browser settings like the ActiveX and scripting had to be set up like that in order to view my home surveillance cameras on my computer. They've been set that way for years with no issue. But that's why that was kinda wonky.

Not sure why Office isn't showing. That's not it under Other Data-->Office Details? I didn't install the entire suite just Word and Excel because that's all I needed but they installed and work fine.

Ugh I was hoping to not have to do a repair. The last time I did a repair years ago it ended up messing up more than it fixed and I had to do a reinstall. I told myself way back then that the next time I have to reinstall it's gonna be on an SSD. So now I have to decide if I need to buy an SSD before I attempt the repair or just do it and hope for the best.