failed updates

Wish item for Updates:

for failed ones, there ought to be a Redo button.

Now, if you click on the Failure icon, you get sent to MS article
with no help, but to click on WindowsUpdate, which is what failed the
update to begin with.

This was a real pain with SP3, since my only option was to DL the
entire 324MB, and run it. Took 2 hours to crunch thru it all.

thanx

You can Redo any update at any time at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Your Update History at Windows Update website will list all successful and
failed installs. For the failed installs, there usually will be a red ?
icon you can click on that should take you to information related to the
failure. Your local WindowsUpdate.log will also list pertinent information
(e.g., Errors).

Posts in this newsgroup very frequently include the following references:

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

plugginaway wrote:
> Wish item for Updates:
>
> for failed ones, there ought to be a Redo button.
>
> Now, if you click on the Failure icon, you get sent to MS article
> with no help, but to click on WindowsUpdate, which is what failed the
> update to begin with.
>
> This was a real pain with SP3, since my only option was to DL the
> entire 324MB, and run it. Took 2 hours to crunch thru it all.
>
> thanx

As I stated, I clicked on the faolure button, and the info page that
came up linked me directly to the WU Home page where the SP3 was not
listed in required updates.

so, I had to DL the Entire SP3 that it said I ought NOT do, but I saw
no other way; since, again, I clicked on the red Failure button, and
the only link to update went to the dame page that Start/WU goes to,
and SP3 was not avail.

So, there ought to be a REDO button, not a closed loop of links and
massive verbiage enough to confound a saint, let alone a competent
user trying to do a known task.

cheers




PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> You can Redo any update at any time at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> Your Update History at Windows Update website will list all successful
> and failed installs. For the failed installs, there usually will be a
> red ? icon you can click on that should take you to information related
> to the failure. Your local WindowsUpdate.log will also list pertinent
> information (e.g., Errors).
>
> Posts in this newsgroup very frequently include the following references:
>
> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
>
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
> "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

There are numerous reasons why neither Windows Update nor Automatic Updates
offers WinXP SP3 to a machine:

You are not offered the option to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 when you
use the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307

I would NOT attempt to installed WinXP SP3 manually unless and until it's
offered by Windows Update website.
=
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

plugginaway wrote:
> As I stated, I clicked on the faolure button, and the info page that
> came up linked me directly to the WU Home page where the SP3 was not
> listed in required updates.
>
> so, I had to DL the Entire SP3 that it said I ought NOT do, but I saw
> no other way; since, again, I clicked on the red Failure button, and
> the only link to update went to the dame page that Start/WU goes to,
> and SP3 was not avail.
>
> So, there ought to be a REDO button, not a closed loop of links and
> massive verbiage enough to confound a saint, let alone a competent
> user trying to do a known task.
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> You can Redo any update at any time at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>
>> Your Update History at Windows Update website will list all successful
>> and failed installs. For the failed installs, there usually will be a
>> red ? icon you can click on that should take you to information related
>> to the failure. Your local WindowsUpdate.log will also list pertinent
>> information (e.g., Errors).
>>
>> Posts in this newsgroup very frequently include the following references:
>>
>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>>
>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
>> "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

one of those applied.

the sp3 had tried and failed. that KB suggests manual install. I did
that.

ought I back up a month or so and try again?

thanx


PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> There are numerous reasons why neither Windows Update nor Automatic
> Updates offers WinXP SP3 to a machine:
>
> You are not offered the option to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 when
> you use the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307
>
> I would NOT attempt to installed WinXP SP3 manually unless and until
> it's offered by Windows Update website.
> =
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> plugginaway wrote:
>
>> As I stated, I clicked on the faolure button, and the info page that
>> came up linked me directly to the WU Home page where the SP3 was not
>> listed in required updates.
>>
>> so, I had to DL the Entire SP3 that it said I ought NOT do, but I saw
>> no other way; since, again, I clicked on the red Failure button, and
>> the only link to update went to the dame page that Start/WU goes to,
>> and SP3 was not avail.
>>
>> So, there ought to be a REDO button, not a closed loop of links and
>> massive verbiage enough to confound a saint, let alone a competent
>> user trying to do a known task.
>>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>
>>> You can Redo any update at any time at
>>> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>>
>>> Your Update History at Windows Update website will list all successful
>>> and failed installs. For the failed installs, there usually will be a
>>> red ? icon you can click on that should take you to information related
>>> to the failure. Your local WindowsUpdate.log will also list pertinent
>>> information (e.g., Errors).
>>>
>>> Posts in this newsgroup very frequently include the following
>>> references:
>>>
>>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>>
>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
>>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
>>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
>>> "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>
>

> one of those applied.

Assuming you're referring to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307, it
lists five (5) possible CAUSES and a RESOLUTION for each: Which one applies
to your situation? Have you tried the appropriate RESOLUTION?

> ...KB suggests manual install. I did that.

And did WinXP SP3 install successfully?

> ought I back up a month or so and try again?

No, especially if you're referring to using System Restore.
--
~PA Bear

plugginaway wrote:
> one of those applied.
>
> the sp3 had tried and failed. that KB suggests manual install. I did
> that.
>
> ought I back up a month or so and try again?
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> There are numerous reasons why neither Windows Update nor Automatic
>> Updates offers WinXP SP3 to a machine:
>>
>> You are not offered the option to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 when
>> you use the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307
>>
>> I would NOT attempt to installed WinXP SP3 manually unless and until
>> it's offered by Windows Update website.
>> =
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> plugginaway wrote:
>>
>>> As I stated, I clicked on the faolure button, and the info page that
>>> came up linked me directly to the WU Home page where the SP3 was not
>>> listed in required updates.
>>>
>>> so, I had to DL the Entire SP3 that it said I ought NOT do, but I saw
>>> no other way; since, again, I clicked on the red Failure button, and
>>> the only link to update went to the dame page that Start/WU goes to,
>>> and SP3 was not avail.
>>>
>>> So, there ought to be a REDO button, not a closed loop of links and
>>> massive verbiage enough to confound a saint, let alone a competent
>>> user trying to do a known task.
>>>
>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>
>>>> You can Redo any update at any time at
>>>> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>>>>
>>>> Your Update History at Windows Update website will list all successful
>>>> and failed installs. For the failed installs, there usually will be a
>>>> red ? icon you can click on that should take you to information related
>>>> to the failure. Your local WindowsUpdate.log will also list pertinent
>>>> information (e.g., Errors).
>>>>
>>>> Posts in this newsgroup very frequently include the following
>>>> references:
>>>>
>>>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>>>
>>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
>>>> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat
>>>> and
>>>> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go
>>>> to
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
>>>> "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

sorry - None of those applied.


PC is really sloooooow. should I uninstall the last bunch of updates
then, and retry?

thanx

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> one of those applied.
>
>
> Assuming you're referring to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307, it
> lists five (5) possible CAUSES and a RESOLUTION for each: Which one
> applies to your situation? Have you tried the appropriate RESOLUTION?
>
>> ...KB suggests manual install. I did that.
>
>
> And did WinXP SP3 install successfully?
>
>> ought I back up a month or so and try again?
>
>
> No, especially if you're referring to using System Restore.

No, open a free support incident.

"plugginaway" <anon> wrote in message
news:eRg5$qbJJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> sorry - None of those applied.
>
>
> PC is really sloooooow. should I uninstall the last bunch of updates
> then, and retry?
>
> thanx
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>> one of those applied.
>>
>>
>> Assuming you're referring to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307, it
>> lists five (5) possible CAUSES and a RESOLUTION for each: Which one
>> applies to your situation? Have you tried the appropriate RESOLUTION?
>>
>>> ...KB suggests manual install. I did that.
>>
>>
>> And did WinXP SP3 install successfully?
>>
>>> ought I back up a month or so and try again?
>>
>>
>> No, especially if you're referring to using System Restore.