RE: Auto update and Windows Update stopped working after failed update

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From: SCJP_kid (SCJP_kid_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/15/05 

Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 01:31:03 -0800

Same thing has happened to me, mines 34%... I could still scan for updates,
just couldn't download any from the update website. I ended up manually
downloading the updates from the Windows Update Catalog. It still didn't fix
the problem... the automatic update icon still says 34% but the icon itself
seems to come and go.

At least my laptop is up to date now.

"kencat" wrote:

> Using xp with SP2 installed.
> Similar problems? noted from other users, after auto update notified
> that updates available (latest batch on Feb 9, 05 which included .NET service
> pack) , Started download and installation process with Windows Update but
> apparently this process failed at some point. Message was displayed that
> files would be downloaded and installed at shutdown but this did not happen.
> Now, Update will not work manually or automatically, cannot access Auto
> Update settings menu, system shutdown hangs. the update "shield" icon
> initially was frozen with 51% complete and now has vanished.
> System Restore gives error that system cannot be restored to previous point.
> Any suggestions.?

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