06-03-2008
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Re: Windows Installer 3.1 will not load
Appreciate the feedback however the problem is solved. I tried several other
'fixes' and the first download I tried was one for IE7 and that worked then I
did a complete download (over 30 fixes) and it worked. Now I need to drop XP
SP3. Thanks anyway
"TaurArian" wrote:
> The thread you attached to dates back to October 2006. Things change.
>
> For you, try: 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
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> Ignore the title.
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> And always start a new thread rather than hijacking an old one.
>
> Ta
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> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008
> Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
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> "liebermanj" wrote:
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> > I followed your advice step by step and while the updates will download they
> > will not not initialize. If I do search on Microsoft to get each individual
> > update and load them one at a time it does work but not via the Installer as
> > you suggested below.
> > I am user an account with admin priviliges so that is not the case.
> > HELP!! - thanks
> >
> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > Remove WU downloads from the temporary folder:-
> > >
> > > Stop the Automatic Updates service
> > >
> > > Click Start, Choose Run.
> > > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > > Click OK.
> > > Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
> > > Click Stop.
> > > Stopping the service will take a moment.
> > >
> > > Delete the contents of the Download folder
> > > Click Start. Choose Run.
> > > In the Run box, type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
> > > Click OK.
> > > Open the Download folder.
> > > Delete all contents of the Download folder.
> > > Close the window.
> > >
> > > Start the Automatic Updates service
> > > Click Start. Choose Run.
> > > In the Run box, type services.msc.
> > > Click OK.
> > > Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
> > > Click Start.
> > > Starting the service will take a moment.
> > >
> > > By deleting the contents of the Download folder - you have removed any downloaded
> > > updates.
> > >
> > > You can then download manually the WI and see if you can install it.
> > > Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2)
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
> > >
> > > If all okay, then reboot and try WU again for any updates required.
> > > --
> > >
> > > ==================================
> > > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> > > ==================================
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> > > Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
> > > (Links to web pages and MSKB Articles are posted for the purposes of keeping the
> > > information current)
> > >
> > >
> > > "Gary" <Gary@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:61DF2386-00A7-42B0-9816-22A54DED45D3@microsoft.com...
> > > |I had to rebuild XP home Edition SP2 and that was successful but when I tried
> > > | to get the latest Windows update the site downloaded Windows Installer 3.1
> > > | and put the shield with the ! mark inthe task tray indicating that I had
> > > | updates to install. When I tried to install it the install failed. I have
> > > | tried rebooting the machine, redownloading Installer all to no avail. I can
> > > | not update Windows and this application is sitting inthe task tray and I can
> > > | not get rid of it. Does anyone know what I did wrong?
> > >
> > >
> > >
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