2/12/08 Updates will not install

I am repeatedly prompted that updates are available for install, but the
installs fail.
Two DELL machines, a 4300 and 4600 both w/ XP home

I have tried allowing auto and manual updates with same outcome.
I have tried turning off virus and firewall controls with same outcome.

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joel


"9878" wrote:

> I am repeatedly prompted that updates are available for install, but the
> installs fail.
> Two DELL machines, a 4300 and 4600 both w/ XP home
>
> I have tried allowing auto and manual updates with same outcome.
> I have tried turning off virus and firewall controls with same outcome.

I am receiving the same error. I have attempted to fix it myself to no
avail. Any help out there?

One Toshiba S5105-501 laptop w/XP Home

"9878" wrote:

> I am repeatedly prompted that updates are available for install, but the
> installs fail.
> Two DELL machines, a 4300 and 4600 both w/ XP home
>
> I have tried allowing auto and manual updates with same outcome.
> I have tried turning off virus and firewall controls with same outcome.

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822798

3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blog...showentry=1122
and/or go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support
link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.

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Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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9878 wrote:
> I am repeatedly prompted that updates are available for install, but the
> installs fail.
> Two DELL machines, a 4300 and 4600 both w/ XP home
>
> I have tried allowing auto and manual updates with same outcome.
> I have tried turning off virus and firewall controls with same outcome.