Windows XP Failed Status in Windows Update

[Scott Lucas]

OK, here is the deal. I just bought WinXp. Of course
there are bazillions of things that the Windows Update
site tells me, that I have to install. Like the dutiful
MS slave that I am, I'm trying to get it all downloaded.

Problem.

In the installation history of the update site, it states
that I have several failed installs. For ex:
-VIA Technologies, Inc. multimedia software
-Creative Technology Ltd. multimedia software
-Advanced Micro Devices processor software

The problem is, although I can redownload the creative
drivers from MS... I'm not sure how to get the update
site, to let me re download the AMD and Via drivers.

I still have a full weekend ahead of me, downloading all
of the security updates for XP. ARGH. But it would be
nice to get these other updates too.

Thanks for the help.

Scott

 

[Guest]

You can chk the "personalize windows update" button,then chk the box,
"show update catalog",find hardware drivers/software for xp,go to hard-
ware section,download the drivers.Or go to mfg web site for more current
data.