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Old 05-08-2008
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Re: Failed updates
I just had to use the dial a fix after installing xp service pack 3 and now
the updates are installing again. TYVM

"Robin Walker [MVP]" wrote:

> CarleyW@MediumNet.con wrote:
> > On Sun, 27 May 2007 17:25:20 +0100, "Robin Walker [MVP]"
> > <rdhw@cam.ac.uk> wrote:
> >
> >>> Failed Update
> >>> Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being
> >>> downloaded or installed
> >> Please ensure that you have disabled all anti-virus, anti-spyware,
> >> popup-blockers, download accelerators before attempting a Windows
> >> Update. Does it work now?

> >
> > No it does not work.

>
> OK - now try downloading and running Dial-a-Fix from
> http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
>
> Use its options to fix Windows Installer, fix Windows Update, and all the
> Registration Center options.
> Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> Then click "GO"
>
> Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution" yet.
>
> --
> Robin Walker [MVP Networking]
> rdhw@cam.ac.uk
>
>
>

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