Re: KB931836 Error Code 0x8007F0F4

i can seem to able to install the file "microsoft installer" even though my
copy of windows is genuine!!!!

> 0x8007F0F4 Setup cannot continue because one or more pre-requisites
> required to install failed. For More details check the Log File.
> Update.exe can throw this error when it starts to download if the
> computer is running under battery power (there may be a fix for this in
> the future).
>
> OK, which Log File is that a reference to ?
> At the very top of KB931836 it states:
>
> > Important The update that is described in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article has been
> > replaced by the update that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 933360.
> > To make sure that Microsoft Windows has the latest time zone data, install the update
> > that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 933360.
>
> Do the 'Genuine Dance' first, then download KB933360 from here and SAVE it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...A-41C52F636ED5
>
> When the download completes close the browser and any other open programs.
> Now install WindowsXP-KB933360-x86-ENU.exe
> The system may need to be restarted. Suggest you restart it anyway
> whether prompted to or not after KB933360's installation.
>
> > *Note* When you apply this update, you may receive the following message:
> > Update cannot be installed as a newer or same time zone update has already been installed
> > on the system.
> > This message indicates that you have already applied the correct update or that Windows
> > Updates or Microsoft Update has automatically installed this update. No additional action
> > is required to update the Windows operating system software.
>
> IF the above message appears than the system is updated sufficently and
> no further time zone updates are needed. In that case, if KB928388 is
> reoffered, click the Automatic Update icon on the Task Bar, UNcheck the
> box next to, click OK, and the put a check mark in the box next to
> " Do not show me these updates again " Click OK
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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>
> desertdarlene wrote:
>
> > I am running Windows XP Service Pack 2 with 1.49GHZ processor. I keep
> > getting this update reappearing and then failing to download and install. I
> > tried looking for the earlier update KB928388 and I can't find it on my
> > computer. I don't know if it makes difference.
>