Windows updates won't install

[Zach]

For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the
online updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails
everytime. In order to get any security or optional updates to install,
I have to download them manually from the MS website and install from
there by double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the
"troubleshooting" guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal
with my particular problem. I've followed the directions of the two
that did have possible solutions (i.e. change internet settings in
Explorers security section) but it didn't pan out.

Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can
come up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.

Zach

 

[pebo]

Re: Windows updates won't install

I had the same problem and it turned out to be a missing Registry Key -
SensLogn. Take a look at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910341


"Zach" <zsmith@cox.net.nospam> wrote in message
news:OWpayFEOJHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the online
> updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails everytime.
> In order to get any security or optional updates to install, I have to
> download them manually from the MS website and install from there by
> double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the "troubleshooting"
> guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal with my particular
> problem. I've followed the directions of the two that did have possible
> solutions (i.e. change internet settings in Explorers security section)
> but it didn't pan out.
>
> Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
> They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
> know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can come
> up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.
>
> Zach

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows updates won't install

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
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Zach wrote:
> For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the
> online updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails
> everytime. In order to get any security or optional updates to install,
> I have to download them manually from the MS website and install from
> there by double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the
> "troubleshooting" guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal
> with my particular problem. I've followed the directions of the two
> that did have possible solutions (i.e. change internet settings in
> Explorers security section) but it didn't pan out.
>
> Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
> They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
> know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can
> come up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.
>
> Zach

 

[Zach]

Re: Windows updates won't install

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> 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


You da man, er, Bear! Downloaded the repair file for the update and now
it works like a charm again. Thanks!

Zach

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows updates won't install

Zach wrote:
<paste>
> For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the
> online updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails
> everytime. In order to get any security or optional updates to install,
> I have to download them manually from the MS website and install from
> there by double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the
> "troubleshooting" guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal
> with my particular problem. I've followed the directions of the two
> that did have possible solutions (i.e. change internet settings in
> Explorers security section) but it didn't pan out.
>
> Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
> They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
> know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can
> come up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.
</paste>
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> 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
>
> You da man, er, Bear! Downloaded the repair file for the update and now
> it works like a charm again. Thanks!

Your're most welcome. My CrystalBall© and I thank you for your feedback.
--
~PA Bear

 

[IT Inept]

Re: Windows updates won't install

I have Vista - not XP - but I have the same problem. Any suggestions?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Zach wrote:
> <paste>
> > For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the
> > online updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails
> > everytime. In order to get any security or optional updates to install,
> > I have to download them manually from the MS website and install from
> > there by double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the
> > "troubleshooting" guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal
> > with my particular problem. I've followed the directions of the two
> > that did have possible solutions (i.e. change internet settings in
> > Explorers security section) but it didn't pan out.
> >
> > Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
> > They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
> > know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can
> > come up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.
> </paste>
> >
> > PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> >> 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
> >
> > You da man, er, Bear! Downloaded the repair file for the update and now
> > it works like a charm again. Thanks!
>
> Your're most welcome. My CrystalBall© and I thank you for your feedback.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Windows updates won't install

Yes: Start a new thread about /your/ problem, please.

IT Inept wrote:
> I have Vista - not XP - but I have the same problem. Any suggestions?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Zach wrote:
>> <paste>
>>> For the past two or three weeks I've been having a problem with the
>>> online updates downloading to my computer but the installation fails
>>> everytime. In order to get any security or optional updates to install,
>>> I have to download them manually from the MS website and install from
>>> there by double-clicking the file. I've tried looking at the
>>> "troubleshooting" guides but they're next to worthless as not many deal
>>> with my particular problem. I've followed the directions of the two
>>> that did have possible solutions (i.e. change internet settings in
>>> Explorers security section) but it didn't pan out.
>>>
>>> Anyone have a clue what could be blocking the updates from installing?
>>> They download fine but that's the extent of it. Also, does anyone here
>>> know the directory where the updates are downloaded to? Maybe I can
>>> come up with something from that angle. Thanks for any help with this.
>>> </paste>
>>>
>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>> 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
>>>
>>> You da man, er, Bear! Downloaded the repair file for the update and now
>>> it works like a charm again. Thanks!
>>
>> Your're most welcome. My CrystalBall© and I thank you for your feedback.
>> --
>> ~PA Bear