Failure of Updates

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Maurice Millard

I am looking for advice.

On returning to Florida from summering in the North I
attempted to update my Windows XP-Home with the latest
security updates.

My machine refuses to take the updates.

My machine is a Compac running XP-Home. I have a high
speed cable modem coneection through a Hub/Router to a
local net work.

I have used the Explorer update page, selected the
updates, I get a small window with two sliders. The upper
one appears to indicat download from the web site, that
goes very quickly. The lower one appears to be an install
process that takes for ever, and it never indicates it is
complete. (I once left it all night it was still there in
the morning.)

I have tried turning off the Norton AV Auto-Protect. I
also tried downloading just one update. Also running just
the IE application (other that the ones that load
automatically)

It doesnt make any difference, review of the log shows
all attempts fail.

Suggestions/thoughts anyone.

Thank you for your attention,

Maurice Millard
 
Review the troubleshooting tips in these articles:

"Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software
Did Not Update Successfully" Error Message When You Visit
the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319585

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Problems Connecting to Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818018

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm and scroll
down to "Why Can't I Download Updates" for additional troubleshooting ideas.

Visit the Windows Update newsgroup and read the messages
posted there for helpful troubleshooting tips.

The "Official" Windows Update newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate


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Nicholas

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| I am looking for advice.
|
| On returning to Florida from summering in the North I
| attempted to update my Windows XP-Home with the latest
| security updates.
|
| My machine refuses to take the updates.
|
| My machine is a Compac running XP-Home. I have a high
| speed cable modem coneection through a Hub/Router to a
| local net work.
|
| I have used the Explorer update page, selected the
| updates, I get a small window with two sliders. The upper
| one appears to indicat download from the web site, that
| goes very quickly. The lower one appears to be an install
| process that takes for ever, and it never indicates it is
| complete. (I once left it all night it was still there in
| the morning.)
|
| I have tried turning off the Norton AV Auto-Protect. I
| also tried downloading just one update. Also running just
| the IE application (other that the ones that load
| automatically)
|
| It doesnt make any difference, review of the log shows
| all attempts fail.
|
| Suggestions/thoughts anyone.
|
| Thank you for your attention,
|
| Maurice Millard
|
 
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