Re: windows updates wont work

Dave wrote:
I am now down by 91 Microsoft updates. The auto update downloads
the files then tells me that they could not be loaded. I have
tried to download individual files and also tried to clear the
Windows Update service file folder while stopping and starting the
update service. Nothing seems to work. The only thing I have
changed was a recent repair to my system using the Windows XP
(SP2) software disk.
I'm a bit stumped here?

JGray wrote:
Sorry, I don't have a fix, but I do have some info.: I also can't
finish MSoft updates. It started just after running a system
repair on two separate Dell pcs, so it looks like the repair bonked
something, maybe. Tried turning off auto-updates and running
updates manually, but no dice. Dell tech chat said to reformat and
reinstall. Looking around for help...

Same answer as the original thread, given many times in these and other
forums and easily found with a Google search or a search on the Microsoft
web page...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update,
from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after
you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

(Try it even if you did a clean, not repair, installation.)
(Try it even if you performed some sort of restore - not repair install.)
(Try it even if you did an upgrade installation.)

Do all suggested methods.

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MS-MVP
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