Fix I found at this location: http://swigartconsulting.blogs.com/tech_bl...6/07/index.html I cleaned it up a bit: First: If the error is still present, DO NOT CLEAR IT. Leave the error on screen. Error message: svchost.exe -- application error the instruction at "0x745f2780" reference memory at "0x00000000". the memory could not be 'read' Event log yielded the following: Faulting application svchost.exe, version 5.1.2600.2180, faulting module msi.dll, version 3.1.4000.2435, fault address 0x00012780. Repair Steps: 1. Verify Windows Update and BITS Service settings: a. Click Start->Run,