Re: windows update hanging

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Download stops or freezes. The Windows Update - Web Page Dialog window appears but download never starts
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Why can't I download updates?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798

3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors associated with the download/install.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/windows_update_codes.htm and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP


Patty wrote: 
I have been trying since Sunday to update my WinXP on my laptop and it
just keeps sitting there saying it's checking.

I am running WinXP service pack 2 and have done the newest udpate for
using the new update system, but cannot get beyond that point to download
any critical updates.

I do not want my system updated automatically.  I want to control when and
what gets updated.

Thanks for any advice. 

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