I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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HPFUD50.dll Stops SP-3 Install
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AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #465797Viewing 18 reply threadsAuthorReplies-
WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1199697I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1200074I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1200801I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1201720I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1202491I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1203400I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSGoldenEagle4444
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm #1204235I’ve never experienced anything involving Microsoft that couldn’t eventually be fixed…or a workaround that resolved an issue. Until now, that is. I’ve been running Windows XP Home since it came out and have kept up with the regular Windows updates over all those years. About six months ago I tried to install SP-3 (when I felt it was safe to do so!) and, on install, it stops dead in its tracks – locked on to the HPFUD50.dll file. An error message indicates “Windows can’t open this file” and the entire install is reversed. I’ve had an ongoing issue with at least three Microsoft technicians, via Email and telephone calls and – to date – no one can figure out why this is happening or a way around it. If anyone, anywhere can give me any assistance I would be forever grateful. Thanks!
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1198484Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1199715Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1200082Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1200809Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1201728Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1202499Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1203408Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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WSDocWatson
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:04 pm #1204243Welcome to the Lounge.
First, I would like to point out that the default font size is fine for normal posting. The other sizes are for effect. Using the larger font size is akin to shouting in all caps and is not considered proper forum manners. Thanks for understanding.
Can you tell us if you are installing from Windows Update or if you have SP3 on a disk and are installing from that ?? That can make a difference. You might also try downloading the SP3 file from here to your desktop and installing from there.
Let us know how you make out. HTH
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joep517
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WSHeyJude
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:46 am #1204389This is definitely a Hewlett-Packard file
“Extended file info:
Version: 5.1.2600.2032
Company: Hewlett-Packard Company
File Description Windows Unidrv Plugin
Product Name Hewlett-Packard Company DeskJet
OS info NT-Win32
File Type DLL
File SubType N/ASo it’s a universal driver plugin for a DeskJet printer as JoeP suspected.
I googled HPFUD50.dll file info and it is conceivable that your HPFUD50.dll is corrupt, missing;
“…Cause of Hpfud50.dll Errors
Hpfud50.dll errors are caused by situations that lead to the removal or corruption of the hpfud50 DLL file. ”
First of all I would search to see if that file exists. If it does and you don’t get an error message when you search, it’s possible you need to update it. There are some helpful ideas on the google results page. I started copy/pasting here, but decided that you could check them out in the event someone else posts your exact solution.
I would uninstall the printer and re-install it if necessary. I didn’t have my printer hooked up when I did my Win clean install installation.
Hey Jude
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mcsedave
AskWoody PlusJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:09 am #1204396 -
WSArgus
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 16, 2010 at 3:23 am #1204647I agree with Doc’s and Joe’s questions, also if you can tell us something about the other hardware, the PC itself.
The file, hpfud50.dll, is included in the full Windows XP SP3; un-extracted in i386 (hpfud50.dl_), and a backup copy in the sp3.cab, as can be seen if one extracts the content of the full SP3 update file (WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-###.exe); and present as a backup after SP installation.
As an alternative to Doc’s link above, if you don’t use IE, see the full installation package for Windows XP SP3, also available here at the Microsoft Download Center: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers.
Also see this MSKB article, if you have not already looked at it, for some general information: Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
HP also has a lot of good information, related to SP updates etc. depending on what kind of PC you have of course.
So, if you used Windows Update or MU, download the full SP as suggested by Doc. Restart the PC before installation, and close all open programs; it’s not always necessary to disable antivirus or antispyware programs, but if you do, disconnect from the net and remember to enable them when finished before connecting the PC again.
If this doesn’t work we perhaps will need the exact error message and/or part of the svcpack.log file.
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