windows update wont run, says my service pack files are missing,

I show packs 1 through 3 in control panel and can't find programs to
reinstall service packs without getting an error or the downloads abort for 1
reason or another. Can anybody help me out?> beartrax59@yahoo.com Thank you!

Beartrax59 wrote:
> I show packs 1 through 3 in control panel and can't find programs to
> reinstall service packs without getting an error or the downloads
> abort for 1 reason or another. Can anybody help me out?>
> beartrax59@yahoo.com Thank you!

Details would be better than that.

I could assume you have Windows XP ______ Edition 32-bit, or you could use
winver to leave no doubt.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Are you referring to WinXP, Windows 2000, Office 2003, Office 2002 or...?

Post the complete (verbatim) error message.

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


Beartrax59 wrote:
> I show packs 1 through 3 in control panel and can't find programs to
> reinstall service packs without getting an error or the downloads abort
> for
> 1 reason or another. Can anybody help me out?> *MUNGE*@yahoo.com Thank
> you!