XP2 upgrades download but fail to install

[peebs]

Some time ago I had to do a repair on my WinXP2. The repair seemed to go OK -
all the usual functions worked. I have auto update switched on and assumed
that I was still getting updates as they were released. The other evening I
manually ran update and got 98 updates!! They all downloaded OK but when I
tried to install them I got a window listing ALL the updates and saying that
they could not be installed??
I have a legit copy of XP and, prior to the crash, it has updated OK. Now,
every time I go to shut it down I get the message updates to install Windows
will shut down automatically after installation - or words to that effect.
Any help gratefully received.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Did you have an update checked that required it to be installed solo?

 

[peebs]

Not that I noticed Colin. It was just one long list of 90+ security updates.
I did download the latest download software - ver 3.1 if I remember correctly.
Many thanks for your interest and help.

 

[Gerry]

What is the Failure Error Code?


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.

 

[peebs]

Hi Gerry,
There weren't any error codes - just a new window listing all 90+ updates
saying the following updates could not be installed.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

How often did you try?

It sounds like the resolution you need is the link PA Bear is giving you.

 

[peebs]

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peebs

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.
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Many thanks - it looks like it is doing the trick.

Regards,

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

[crossposted to WU newsgroup]

Many thanks - it looks like it is doing the trick.
Regards,

YW & thanks for your feedback.

 

[Gerry]

Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
Windows Update, Review your Update History and click on the Failed Icon
(if any) in the Status Column. What does it say for the failed update??



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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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