Automatic Updates Freezes

[Andrew Chalk]

I have a brand new Compaq V2000 with XP SP2. When I click on the automatic
updates system tray icon the "Automatic Updates" dialog pops up and says
"Initializing installation..." - then freezes.

Does anyone know what causes this and how to fix it?

Many thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Do you really need to update? Shiver......

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

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

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[Andrew Chalk]

Thanks. But I can d/l ok. The files are on the hard disk. It is the
installation that freezes. I didn't see this covered in your otherwise
informative FAQ.

Any more suggestions? I think an exectuable that does the update is damaged,
or something.

- Andrew