Windows xp update wont stop popping up!

[DanaW]

Hi,
I have windows xp and the update shield that tells you a new update is ready
to install wont stop appearing. I have downloaded the update and it is in the
list of programs. Immediately after I download it the shield pops up again!
It's driving me nuts. How do I stop it?
The update number is KB967715.
Thanks
Dana

 

[John Inzer]

Hi,
I have windows xp and the update shield that tells you a new update
is ready to install wont stop appearing. I have downloaded the update
and it is in the list of programs. Immediately after I download it
the shield pops up again! It's driving me nuts. How do I stop it?
The update number is KB967715.
Thanks
Dana

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Maybe you could download the complete file
from the following site and then install it:

Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
http://tinyurl.com/b9gk8s
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...7814-47c5-849e-e64ecfb35d74&displaylang=en&tm

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John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[DanaW]

====================================
Maybe you could download the complete file
from the following site and then install it:

Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
http://tinyurl.com/b9gk8s
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...7814-47c5-849e-e64ecfb35d74&displaylang=en&tm

--


John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk


Hi,

Thanks for your reply but....
I tried that, it's still came up again. Argggg!

 

[TimeLady]

Hi,
I have windows xp and the update shield that tells you a new update is
ready
to install wont stop appearing. I have downloaded the update and it is in
the
list of programs. Immediately after I download it the shield pops up
again!
It's driving me nuts. How do I stop it?
The update number is KB967715.
Thanks
Dana

It could be waiting for you to restart your computer after the update, if
you hover your mouse over the shield it should say whether this is so or
whether it is the update.

HTH,
TineLady.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Reboot into Safe Mode with Networking then try again.

 

[John Inzer]

Thanks for your reply but....
I tried that, it's still came up again. Argggg!

==============================
Try installing it again in Safe Mode...

And have a look at the following article:

(910339) How to troubleshoot Windows
Update or Microsoft Update when you
are repeatedly offered an update
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910339

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John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[DanaW]

It could be waiting for you to restart your computer after the update, if
you hover your mouse over the shield it should say whether this is so or
whether it is the update.

HTH,
TineLady.

It looks like that might have worked! I downloaded it again then quickly restarted windows and so far so good!

Thanks, keeping my fingers crossed.
Dana

 

[DanaW]

I don't know how to reboot in safe mode with networking. So far it hasn't
come back but if it does I'll try to figure out your suggestion.
Thanks,
Dana

 

[John S. Galliano]

You probably have a 'stuck' update. Try the following steps:

- Start -> Control Panel > Administritive Tools -> Services
- Right click the "Automatic Updates" service and click stop
- navigate to C:\Windows\Softwaredistribution\ (note its a hidden folder)
- Delete all contents
- Start the above service again. The SoftwareDistribution folder will
auto-repopulate and re-cataloge required updates
- after another install and reboot you should be good to go!

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

See this tutorial: www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html