one4all wrote: > I just installed a new hard drive and relaoded Windows XP > Proffessional from a service pack 2 CD. I ran Windows Update and > installed service pack 3, which apparentlly installed fine. Now > there are 12 more updates that will not install. I get message > that says, "A problem with your computer is preventing the > following updates from installing. " Any help with this problem > would be greatly appreciated. > > The 12 update that wil not install are as follows: 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! -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html ...
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