Re: Unable to complete installation of update KB885626

From: Mark L. Ferguson (marfer_mvpREMOVE_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/03/05 

Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 08:16:14 -0600

Try the Windows Update Troubleshooter :
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/troubleshoot.aspx?ln=en 

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
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"Craig" <Craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:5E0E3749-B3D8-47BD-AF92-57DFEEA01FCA@microsoft.com...
> Trying to install update KB885626 from windows update, downloads ok but 
> when
> installing it just hangs around 3/4 the way through. I've tried 
> downloading
> and installing the file manually from microsoft, but again, it hangs at 
> the
> same point while installing/updating the file update.sys. When i set the
> computer for automatic updates I am unable to shut down as the computer
> thinks its still installing an update. I am running XP SP2 on an IBM
> Thinkcentre A50 with Celeron D processor

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