RE: Error 0x641 Windows Update

I've done all the steps you've mentioned but oddly there's no "Windows
Installer" service on my machine -> Win2K SP4, IE 6.0.2800

"Marbles" wrote:

> Anyone having troubles installing MSXML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB927978) &
> Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1. With an Error Code 0x641
>
> This error is resolved by making sure the Windows Installer service is set
> to Automatic and the service is started. Services are located... Control
> Panel > Adminastrative Tools > Services
>
> Another tip When updating XP via Windows Update site always make sure the
> following services are running : Automatic Updates, Background Intelligent
> Transfer Service, Event Log & Windows Installer.
>
> Both Updates are now installed successfully.