Windows Udate Stuck! HELP!

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Toby Bautsita

I have set my windows update to automatically download
updates. For the past two days my windows udate icon on
the lower right has been stuck on 65% I'm a college
student so I'm on a T1 internet connection and i have no
idea why its been stuck on 65%. Can someone please help
 
Toby said:
I have set my windows update to automatically download
updates. For the past two days my windows udate icon on
the lower right has been stuck on 65% I'm a college
student so I'm on a T1 internet connection and i have no
idea why its been stuck on 65%. Can someone please help
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Cancel that download and grab it directly. It hasn't started installing,
you won't hurt anything.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
http://snipurl.com/8umo

Before you install it, look over the checklist:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
 
Staples is giving the SP2 CD away for free.

Shenan Stanley said:
Cancel that download and grab it directly. It hasn't started installing,
you won't hurt anything.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
http://snipurl.com/8umo

Before you install it, look over the checklist:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

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<- Shenan ->
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The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.
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Cancel that download and grab it directly. It hasn't started installing,
you won't hurt anything.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
http://snipurl.com/8umo

Before you install it, look over the checklist:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.msp x

--
<- Shenan ->
--
The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.


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How do i cancel it? when i click on the icon nothing
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happens.
 
Toby said:
I have set my windows update to automatically download
updates. For the past two days my windows udate icon on
the lower right has been stuck on 65% I'm a college
student so I'm on a T1 internet connection and i have no
idea why its been stuck on 65%. Can someone please help
Click to expand...
Cancel that download and grab it directly. It hasn't started
installing, you won't hurt anything.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
http://snipurl.com/8umo

Before you install it, look over the checklist:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.msp x
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Toby said:
How do i cancel it? when i click on the icon nothing happens.
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Reboot. (Shutdown and Restart)
Turn off your Automatic updates (temporarily) and then grab the Service Pack
via the direct download link above or order the CD.
Install SP2, turn back on Automatic Updates (believe me - it will prompt
you..) and you should be all set!
 
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