Thank youso uch. That worked beautifully.
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Bettie


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Tim_S wrote:
> > Problem: After installing SP3, windows update / microsoft update
> > web site fails to install remaining updates... repeated attempts
> > fail...
> >
> > Culprit: Windows XP SP3 corrupts its own windows update engine
> > .dll files causing future scans/updates to fail
> >
> > Resolution: Re-register all the .dll files pertaining to the
> > windows/microsoft update engine.
> >
> > Fix: copy the following between the ~~ begin and ~~end lines
> > (text only) into a text file and rename it to
> > FixMicrosoftScrewUp.bat then double click on it and let it run.
> >
> > ~~Begin
> <snipped>
> > ~~end
>
> People have had success (if they experience this issue) using this article:
>
> 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
>
> ( A lot less to do. Ignore the title. )
>
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> Shenan Stanley
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