Ed,
See if this applies:
The computer stops responding (hangs) during setup when you install
updates or when you add new hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281967
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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Ed wrote:
> I have autoupdate do its thing. Normally this has been fine. But now it
> downloaded the files, but when it goes to install, it just freezes. (1) is
> there a way to just re-start the install? (2) or can I delete the files and
> have it restart - (where are the files?)