Post XP Service Pack 3 updates fail to install

I have sp3 installed on XP pro.
Now all subsequent updates fail to install.
I have the background intell transfer on,
virus scan off, by passed my firewall and still everything fails to install.
I believe this is a machine issue as update do attempt tp install.

Any suggestions?

Rick

Rick K wrote:

> I have sp3 installed on XP pro.
> Now all subsequent updates fail to install.
> I have the background intell transfer on,
> virus scan off, by passed my firewall and still everything fails to
> install. I believe this is a machine issue as update do attempt tp
> install.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Rick

See and follow:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
"Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation".

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Rick K wrote:
> I have sp3 installed on XP pro.
> Now all subsequent updates fail to install.
> I have the background intell transfer on,
> virus scan off, by passed my firewall and still everything fails to
> install. I believe this is a machine issue as update do attempt tp
> install.
>
> Any suggestions?

As many will tell you - ignore the title and symptoms listed in the article
referred to. Do method 1 and 2 and see if it fixes your issue whether or
not you repaired anything.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Try method 1 and try to update*.
If fails - try method 2 and try to update*.

*try to update:
- Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
or "Express" - do so.
- Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
- Scan for updates.
- When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
- You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates. I suggest
avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.

Hope that helps - come back and let us know!

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