Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP1) when
posting to this newsgroup, please.
CrystalBall© sez...
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Error message when you try to install updates by using the Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80080008" (WinXP & Windows Vista)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956703
Error message when you try to install updates by using the Windows Update or
Microsoft Update Web site: "0x80004002" (WinXP & Vista)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956708
Error message when you try to use the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web
sites to install updates: "0x8024D007":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956701
NB: Ignore the titles, if necessary; also applies to Upgrade installs, and
Recovery installs.
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Everett wrote:
> It seems I need to completely reinstall Windows Update from scratch.
> due to apparently missing bits of various files. Is there a method of
> obtaining the main Windows Update program?
> Can anyone advise of the process??