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Over the last couple of months I've been unable to install updates using the
Windows Update website. Basically, it downloads the five critical updates
but fails to install any of them (see below). I've never had this problem
before. Does anyone know what's going on?
I have Windows XP Home Edition with SP2
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High-priority updates
Microsoft Windows XP
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
Don't show this update again
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2006 (KB890830)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection
by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and
Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found,
the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer.
A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the
Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This
tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your
computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...
Don't show this update again
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics
Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your
Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your
computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this
item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
Install this update to prevent or resolve an issue in which Windows Update
and Automatic Updates can no longer download updates after an Access
Violation error occurs when using the Automatic Updates service. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control
over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from
Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
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Failed Updates
For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each
problem description.
Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You
will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be
installed.
Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or
uninstall any programs that you don't use. For directions, see Help and
Support on your computer.
Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check
your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you
can try installing it from the website.
Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your
System Tray.
Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being
downloaded or installed
Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that
doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.
Microsoft Windows XP
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2006 (KB890830)
Windows Update website. Basically, it downloads the five critical updates
but fails to install any of them (see below). I've never had this problem
before. Does anyone know what's going on?
I have Windows XP Home Edition with SP2
======================================
High-priority updates
Microsoft Windows XP
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
Don't show this update again
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2006 (KB890830)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection
by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and
Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found,
the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer.
A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the
Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This
tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your
computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...
Don't show this update again
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics
Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your
Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your
computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this
item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
Install this update to prevent or resolve an issue in which Windows Update
and Automatic Updates can no longer download updates after an Access
Violation error occurs when using the Automatic Updates service. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915)
Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install)
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control
over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from
Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
computer. Details...
Don't show this update again
=======================================
Failed Updates
For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each
problem description.
Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You
will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be
installed.
Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or
uninstall any programs that you don't use. For directions, see Help and
Support on your computer.
Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check
your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you
can try installing it from the website.
Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your
System Tray.
Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being
downloaded or installed
Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that
doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.
Microsoft Windows XP
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2006 (KB890830)