Windows Update Error 0x800704DD

I have a XP machine with SP2 installed. I went to run Windows Update. I click on the Express button and then I am presented with a screen showing me error code 0X800704DD. I have followed Microsoft's solution presented in 910341. I rebooted. Same Error. So I rebooted again. Still same error.

I found another Microsoft hit stating to do this: START->Run->REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL. I did this and rebooted. Same error.

I have ran MalwareByte Anti-Malware and removed everything it found. AVG found a couple infections. I have removed those. I have rebooted between everything that I try. Still I get the same message.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Iowegian

Did you try this one:

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP installation or you repair a Windows XP installation

I have tried that one as well. Still getting the error.

Thanks Jephree.

Did you try everything in the Google?

Windows Update Error 0x800704DD - Google Search

Download Windows Update Fix to your desktop.
Double click on downloaded file, and allow registry merge.
Restart computer.

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How about you try clicking on custom and installing the updates one by one. That way you know what update(s) windows is having trouble installing. You can also find out which updates are available and downloading the manual install files from Microsoft's website.

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While I had done Jephree's first reply and Broni's suggestion, I had not done them in that order. Apparently, that made the difference.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and assistance. When a person asks for help from the best, they get results.

Iowegian

Thanks for the update. Glad all is well.

Let us know if we can help further.

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hey guys i have the same problem........wait so which order to do this in? windows update fix first or the registry thing (jephree's idea)? btw in the jephree's link thing do i choose method 1 or method 2?
thanks alot in advance I HAVE THE EXACT same problem.