Failed Updates

[gordo]

I am sure this has been covered before, but I am using Outlook Express and I
do not know how to search the archives.

I have XP Pro installed with SP3 and plenty of memory, both disk and on
board (2gb). I tried Microsoft Update and received the message that 11
updates failed to install, even after several tries. Is there a definitive
fix to this problem? The updates apparently downloaded OK.

Thanks,

Gordo

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

CrystalBall© sez...

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

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.

 

[windmap]

Try this
You cannot install updates that you download from the Windows Update Web
site on a Windows XP-based computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934648/en-us