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27 minutes ago, LonghornXP said:
I did all your step and I'm got it work without /resetauthorization
Thanks for reporting! Glad it works for you.
In my case it worked only one Windows session. After restart it didin't work anymore. I have to find out what's going wrong here. 
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Hi @xpandvistafan, can you clarify why installing windowsserver2003-kb2868626-x86-xxx.exe is necessary for restoring MU web site functionality? You know I was the person who found out that wuaueng.dll didn't install properly due to SFC. I restored MU web site version in January. Today I did a deeper examination of MU/WU related files in my system and found out that the update windowsserver2003-kb2868626-x86-deu.exe wasn't installed properly too, although MU web site is working flawlessly in my system. Both files, crypt32.dll and w03s3407.dll, weren't copied in folders c:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache and c:\WINDOWS\system32. I still have the original Windows XP files. crypt32.dll in version 5.131.2600.6459 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.131005-0434) is from 04-14-2020 and w03s3409.dll in version 5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) is from 02-18-2007. Your provided crypt32.dll is in version 5.131.3790.5235 (srv03_sp2_qfe.131004-1550) from 10-07-2013 and the file w03s3407.dll doesn't exist in mentioned folders at all. And I definitely know that I executed your install.cmd at that time. My conclusion is either your script didn't work properly at that time or SFC did its job once again. Nonetheless my question remains to be clarified: Why do we need to install the update windowsserver2003-kb2868626-x86-xxx.exe at all?
Kind regards, AstroSkipper
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2 minutes ago, Dave-H said:
Sorry to report that about 20 minutes ago, the error message came up again, long after the machine was up and running, with HTTPSProxy active.
Did you read my post above?
3 hours ago, AstroSkipper said:@Dave-H I did a deeper examination of AU related problems. It seems we do not need to patch other files. And it doesn't matter if error 0x80096010 occurs in WindowsUpdate.log. In my system following steps are working to get AU notification shield:
1. Enable ProxHTTPSProxy.
2. Set AU to 'Notify but don't automatically download or install them'.
3. It's not necessary to set proxy system-wide by command proxycfg -u.
4. Execute following command: wuauclt /resetauthorization /detectnow. (I had to execute this command only once. After disabling AU notification shield disappears and subsequent enabling it appears again if ProxHTTPSProxy is enabled permanently).
5. AU notification shield appears if important updates are available.
Here is a proof:
Cheers, AstroSkipper
Try if it works for you! In my system no problems so far.
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@Dave-H I did a deeper examination of AU related problems. It seems we do not need to patch other files. And it doesn't matter if error 0x80096010 occurs in WindowsUpdate.log. In my system following steps are working to get AU notification shield:
1. Enable ProxHTTPSProxy.
2. Set AU to 'Notify but don't automatically download or install them'.
3. It's not necessary to set proxy system-wide by command proxycfg -u.
4. Execute following command: wuauclt /resetauthorization /detectnow. (I had to execute this command only once. After disabling AU notification shield disappears and subsequent enabling it appears again if ProxHTTPSProxy is enabled permanently).
5. AU notification shield appears if important updates are available.
Here is a proof:
Cheers, AstroSkipper
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28 minutes ago, LonghornXP said:
Here is the patched one. Grab it here
I've tested this file. Unfortunately it does not change anything.
Same problem occurs. Therefore no working patch!
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34 minutes ago, maile3241 said:
The web page downloads the file for Xp. This is probably because the wuweb.dll file is not patched. wuweb.dll = Windows Update Web Control
Thanks for clarifying! I forgot about it completely! BTW I already deactivated AU many years ago. I always use WU/MU web site for searching updates.
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41 minutes ago, AstroSkipper said:
I think no chance to solve error without more patching. My recommendation is to disable AU in system panel because it's useless.
@Dave-H But one positive thing is for sure: we are able to delay Windows XP services.
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41 minutes ago, maile3241 said:
This comes from the WU patch. That's why you can check for updates on the WU website. The file contains the new endpoint. Without the file, nothing works, so to speak.
Ok, thinking, the system is Windows 7 or whatever, AU tries to download a wrong file version due to the patch. But why does it still work? The last time I got the notification shield with missing updates. And why doesn't occur a similar error while connecting to MU website? Anyway, I can confirm if ProxHTTPSProxy is enabled and set to system-wide, the new error code is 0x80096010.
Just to complete information: 0x80096010 = Trust_E_Bad_Digest = The digital signature of the object did not verify. That means the digital signature of wuident.cab couldn't be verified. I think no chance to solve error without more patching. My recommendation is to disable AU in system panel because it's useless.0 -
6 minutes ago, maile3241 said:
I can say from my own experience that the error comes from the fact that the address uses ECDHE ciphers and these are known not to work without a proxy. He will probably then get the error 0x80096010, as I did. However, I have not yet found the cause.
I think AU tries to download a file for Windows 7 SP1. Have a look: https://fe2.update.microsoft.com/v11/3/win7sp1/windowsupdate/selfupdate/wuident.cab
I've downloaded this file manually and it is not identical to the version located in my system.0 -
27 minutes ago, maile3241 said:
It looks like the file cannot be downloaded. Execute the command proxycfg -u in cmd.
The file which cannot be updated by AU is wuident.cab from url https://fe2.update.microsoft.com/v11/3/win7sp1/windowsupdate/selfupdate/wuident.cab with error code 0x80072efe. So we have to find out why AU is not able to download it. Is service wuauserv still in your exclusion list of your firewall?
Fact is: error code 0x80072efe = ERROR_INTERNET_CONNECTION_ABORTED = The connection with the server has been terminated.0 -
2 minutes ago, maile3241 said:
It looks like the file cannot be downloaded. Execute the command proxycfg -u in cmd.
But only when HTTPSProxy is running. Otherwise it would be senseless.
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22 minutes ago, AstroSkipper said:
I will see how things go with the error messages and let you know.
You can upload your current WindowsUpdate.log if you want. A look at the log can do no harm. Maybe there is any useful information!
I would say: same procedure as last time! 
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13 minutes ago, Dave-H said:
Wow, thanks, I was going to ask about the command prompt window sitting there for a minute on every boot!
I will see how things go with the error messages and let you know.
I'll need to wait a couple of days as they only seemed to appear on alternate days anyway.
This time I've tested both files and they are working fine. Maybe your security scanner could produce false positives. Avast does not have any problems with my files. Code is absolutely clean. If problems occur, add both files to exclusion list.
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1 hour ago, Dave-H said:
Just one query, why would i need a second batch file to stop the services if I'm shutting down anyway?
I didn't test my code yet. I just wrote it and it should work. The StopWU.bat is meant to disable both services before shutting down system. Once you want to start your system again, both services should be disabled, otherwise they would start as usual.
I did in this moment a test and it seems if once both services are disabled they stay in that status and can't be started without setting them to demand start. Therefore we have to change code of StartWU.bat.
Change code of StartWU.bat to:
@echo off
ping localhost -n 60 > nul
sc config "wuauserv" start= demand
sc start "wuauserv"
sc config "bits" start= demand
sc start "bits"
exit
Leave code of StopWU.bat as it is:
@echo off
sc config "wuauserv" start= disabled
sc stop "wuauserv"
sc config "bits" start= disabled
sc stop "bits"
exit
StartWU.bat set both services to demand start and will start them. StopWU.bat set both services to disabled start and will stop them. Therefore both files are necessary. Sorry for confusion!
And here both batches as executables exe files without annoying black console windows: https://www.mediafire.com/file/ui7casl48g20ke0/Start_and_Stop_WU.7z/file
If another delay time is necessary, let me know!
PS: And what did we learn? First you have to test your code, then you can publish it! I should know that!
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16 hours ago, Dave-H said:
I appears that the start time of the AU and BITS services are not logged in the Windows Event Viewer, so I can't tell how long after that the error message appears.
Although the delayed start of services isn't supported there is a way to still start them delayed. Disable services AU and BITS, then create following batch file:
@echo off
ping localhost -n 60 > nul
sc start "wuauserv"
sc start "bits"
exit
The bold number is the time in seconds to delay the start of both services. Copy code, create a batch file, for example StartWU.bat, insert code and store it. Then add this file to your autostart or start it as a task. Restart your system. When you finished your Windows XP session, you can execute a second batch StopWU.bat with this code manually or automatically while or before shutdown:
@echo off
sc config "wuauserv" start= disabled
sc stop "wuauserv"
sc config "bits" start= disabled
sc stop "bits"
exit
Try different values for bold number to find best time for delaying. Have fun!
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19 minutes ago, Dave-H said:
I had a look at the current version of Glarysoft's Quick Startup.
It doesn't seem to be able to delay system services, the 'delay' option appears to be greyed out on all of them.
If you have an earlier version which might work better, I'd love to try it.
AFAIK there is a general problem to delay system and application services in Windows XP which means this feature isn't supported. In my case I never needed it. But I had a look into my installed version and you're absolutely right. No chance of delaying system and application services in Windows XP. But anyway, Glarysoft's Quick Startup in version 5.10.1.143 is great and does its job very well.
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2 hours ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:
I use this to delay startup of programs and services. I use version 3.0, unsure if there has been any new updates and don't subscribe to "newer is better" so I'm at v3.0.
I use Glarysoft's Quick Startup. It has a delayed startup feature too. Very good tool and afaik more recent. But it has to be a less recent version because the more recent one are a bit annoying. It' s very often the same with software versions. The more recent, the more worse. If wanted I can upload this version.
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2 hours ago, maile3241 said:
Very nice! The only reason I used httpsproxy is because it had a launcher. When your launcher is officially available for download, I will probably switch to that version.
I'm looking forward to it.
Kind regards
Thanks for your reply and your opinion!
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4 hours ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:
Totally understand. I also compare this to my rebuilds of 360Chrome. A very VERY large number of hours but a very VERY tiny number of users.
Thanks for comparing of yours to mine! But I think that your project, which I will take a closer look at as soon as possible, is much more demanding and plays in a different league. I'm not a professional programmer and have little experience with high-level programming languages. I'm more of a batch programmer. My projects are probably less demanding than yours. Still, I feel quite honored. Thank you for the flowers!
4 hours ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:As of now, the thread is too long for anyone to jump-start and dive in unless they were watching from the beginning.
The first post is too long and confusing for new people to jump in, just my opinion.
My first post is rather meant as an article with full information about our existing proxies and will be maintained or extented if necessary. It is the result of my knowledge and a lot of researching. All important information in one place for those who are interested in that kind of stuff. I did my very best in well structuring of content and in full support of visitors or members. And I added my own stuff like modified, fixed, updated or self created versions of different tools. The people who find reading my article too tiring or simply too complicated, are not the people I want to reach or support.
4 hours ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:A new thread may be needed at that time, the first is kind of "busy" and confusing. Too many download links - which ones are and are not "required", which ones are for historical "reference"?
Therefore I disagree with making of a new thread. But I totally agree with your suggestion to restructure the download section. It has become a bit bloated and maybe confusing too.
Thanks again for your opinion! Always welcome!
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55 minutes ago, Dave-H said:
Yes I did mention a while ago that it would be really great if it were possible to have ProxHTTPSProxyMII with HTTPSProxy's user interface, I'm so pleased to see that it looks as if it is possible!
I suspect that as far as XP is concerned there will be no further advances on the available proxy servers, which now seem to be pretty vital to keep full online access working on XP, once this has been done, that will be it for the foreseeable future.
You may well find that your work will be used by many people who will just take it for granted and not thank you for it or give you any feedback about it, but you'll get plenty from me I promise!
Thanks again for your support and your kind words! I appreciate your opinion very much. I hope you can understand a bit what's going on in my head right now.
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18 hours ago, Dave-H said:
Sounds great, looking forward to trying it out!
18 hours ago, mina7601 said:This is awesome!
17 hours ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:Very cool! Is there a download link? I read the first post like three times and see no reference to it, did I miss something?
Thanks for your replies and your interest in my work! And special thanks to @Dave-H and @mina7601 for supporting me continously! At the moment there is no download link. First of all it is just a preview of what, beside other projects, I've created the last weeks.
@NotHereToPlayGames Therefore you won't find any related link. As mentioned before, I'm almost done with my project and now it's in testing phase. So far it's working as expected here. But everything must be checked and any improvements or corrections made if necessary. So still a bit of work. And first I'll just wait a bit and see how the overall interest is this time. In the past I spent a lot of time in writing informative articles and guides, assisting people who look for help, solving problems, modifying and fixing programs, keeping everything up to date and so on, but the overall interest expressed was rather low. A lot of reads and downloads, on the other hand only a few reactions and even fewer comments. Maybe it's just too tiring to show a reaction or leave a comment. And the best thing of all: The only request I had was not even answered. Except a reply of @Dave-H, of course, although the request wasn't addressed to him. Thanks again! Anyway, to me, all that is not really a sign of genuine interest. Of course I know nobody forced me to do all that, but anyway, It's actually a bit frustrating and not much fun in that way. Furthemore I think an author who shares his work with a community at least thrives on feedback and needs a bit of motivation for his creative ambitions. But anyway. I don't want to lose my fun in doing my work and only get annoyed by disrespectful behavior. In the old days my Latin teacher always tried to motivate us in translating by never stopping to say: New piece, new luck! And one thing is for sure: Time flies and will tell. Then we'll see. Kind regards, AstroSkipper
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After a little break and some programming work, I've almost finished my current project. It is a fact that ProxHTTPSPoxy REV3e is the latest version of our proxies and therefore I'd like to switch to completely. But the lack of a systray menu like HTTPSProxy's was a reason against it. So I decided to create my own version of a ProxHTTPSPoxy systray menu. And now it is ready in first version.
Here we go! This is a screenshot of my ProxHTTPSPoxy's systray menu for more convenient use and control of its functions.
I created it by combining self-programmed files, which execute specific tasks related to ProxyHTTPSProxy, with already existing programs. Of course, a single compiled program like HTTPSPoxy's launcher is great, but my "launcher" can be totally customized and continously extended according to user's needs due to its modular structure, therefore much more flexible. More features can be added easily without touching existent code. It's fully portable and can be copied to any location. Already implemented features are: Start, stop, hide and show ProxHTTPSPoxy. Check if ProxHTTPSPoxy is running (in RAM). Update cacert.pem and Root Certificates. Open and close IE Proxy settings. Edit config.ini and read documentation. I started creating weeks ago with continuing improvements and bug fixing. Now it's in testing phase. So far it's working without any problems.3 -
On 2/20/2022 at 4:32 PM, Dave-H said:
OK, I did my tests, with resounding success!
As I thought, uninstalling KB4501226 did not produce a result, as it's no longer actually offered to POSReady 2009 systems.
Uninstalling its predecessor, KB4487990 produced the desired result though, as you can see above.
So, It's all working!
In this post you said Automatic Updates is working in your system. And now it isn't? The error message doesn't matter if AU service is still working.
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5 hours ago, Dave-H said:
Maybe the automatic checking system just can't use HTTPSProxy.
Try to set HTTPSProxy as system-wide proxies using proxycfg.exe by entering command proxycfg -u and check again. If it doesn't work, you can go back to previous setting by command proxycfg -d. Does your error mean that Automatic Updates doesn't offer any updates? I thought we had fixed that in the past.
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On decommissioning of update servers for 2000, XP, (and Vista?) as of July 2019
in Windows XP
Posted · Edited by AstroSkipper
AFAIK for SHA-2 support in Windows XP update KB2868626 was required (Oktober of 2013). This update contains crypt32.dll in version 5.131.2600.6459.