RE: Windows update not downloading

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From: Twokamprs (Twokamprs_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:09:03 -0700

Does Microsoft read these postings? They sure seem to be having trouble with
the new update system! I too am having considerable trouble. The software
for the new update system downloaded fine, but when I click for updates, the
progress bar doesn't stop and they never download. I left it running and
connected for hours and the progress bar never stopped. I've rebooted,
reconnected, tried manual AND automatic modes, still no updates. Please,
someone help me!! (please keep it simple)

"mennikatz" wrote:

> I have the same problem; I got a notification but nothing downloaded. I have
> tried switching to automatic recommended but as for following prompts - what
> prompts? Nothing came up, but I scheduled the download and nothing happened
> at the specified time. I don't even get the download icon.
> For some time I have also been unable to download updates from the Windows
> Update site manually. It scans and lists updates but clicking on the download
> button does absolutely nothing. I have only been able to get updates from
> the MS Download site, but I can't get SP2 that way.
> I get no error messages. The Windows Update Log does not show error messages
> either and has not registered any activity at all regarding any attempts to
> download SP2.
>
> I have checked that security settings and firewall are not blocking the
> downloads and I am logged on as administrator. My XP is not pirated. I have
> no problems downloading anything from other websites.
>
> Can anyone help with a not too techie fix, I have run out of ideas. Thanks
>
> "Someone needing help" wrote:
>
> > When I got the notice for Sp2 on windows update, I
> > clicked download. The usual icon on the taskbar came up
> > but after a few days, it still hasn't downloaded more
> > than 0% and I have a reasonable internet connection. Can
> > someone please tell me what I shoud do but I'm not much
> > of a computer genius so I'll need it explained in a
> > simple manner.
> > Thanks.
> >

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