Re: update installation failed..
[To keep track of things, it helps immensely if you include all of previous
message(s) in your replies to the newsgroup. Thank you.]
You're running WinXP SP1: You must be running WinXP SP2 or WinXP SP3 to be
able to install updates.
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NB: You will want to print the following instructions or copy/paste into
Notepad for offline reference!
1. Download & save to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4
2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. [Yes, you can skip SP2.] Follow all prompts, be
patient, and reboot twice.
4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
5. Go to Windows Update | Install any required software then click on
CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical security updates
offered. Again, follow all prompts.
[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]
6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
Addtional References:
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx
Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AD23728-4973-4DA5-9836-602954130D38
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
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lifesuckedme wrote:
> in running winver following information i found..
> version 5.1 {Build 2600.xpsp1.020828-1920}
>
> thanx for you support
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PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> [Crossposted to Windows Update newsgroup]
>
> Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
> posting to this newsgroup, please.
>
> CrystalBall© sez...
>
> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
> installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> lifesuckedme wrote:
>> Installing Security Update for Windows XP (KB839645) in my windows XP sp0
>> failed for 15days..i directly tried from website also ...