Critical Updates and Activation error

This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
one. Thanks a ton

A clean installation of XP Pro or a Repair Installation, Chet ?

You can correct the time issue by double clicking on the time showing in
the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
Now click the 'Internet Time' tab.
Put a check mark in the box next to ' Automatically synchronize with an
Internet time server '
In the Server box, set it to the server of your choice and then click
the 'Update Now' button.
If the Apply button, bottom right is available, click that then click
OK. That should synch the system to the correct time.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Chet wrote:

> This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
> installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
> times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
> put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
> That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
> notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
> date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
> re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
> getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
> and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
> one. Thanks a ton

I got it and thank you. Do you think that; that would have anything to do do
with not being able to install any critical updates. When I look at them,
they are 0 bytes, I have not figured out how to see if they are already
there. I just comes back and says they did not up date. When I run Belarc
Advisor, it tells me I need 78 more updates. Thanks again.

"Chet" wrote:

> This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
> installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
> times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
> put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
> That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
> notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
> date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
> re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
> getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
> and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
> one. Thanks a ton

I'm sorry I didn't answer your question: It was an upgrade from "Home"

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> A clean installation of XP Pro or a Repair Installation, Chet ?
>
> You can correct the time issue by double clicking on the time showing in
> the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
> Now click the 'Internet Time' tab.
> Put a check mark in the box next to ' Automatically synchronize with an
> Internet time server '
> In the Server box, set it to the server of your choice and then click
> the 'Update Now' button.
> If the Apply button, bottom right is available, click that then click
> OK. That should synch the system to the correct time.
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> Chet wrote:
>
> > This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
> > installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
> > times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
> > put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
> > That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
> > notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
> > date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
> > re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
> > getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
> > and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
> > one. Thanks a ton
>

Ignore title - Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

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How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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"Chet" <> wrote in message
news:111F8BEB-CE8E-4DCC-9AF7-...
|I got it and thank you. Do you think that; that would have anything to do do
| with not being able to install any critical updates. When I look at them,
| they are 0 bytes, I have not figured out how to see if they are already
| there. I just comes back and says they did not up date. When I run Belarc
| Advisor, it tells me I need 78 more updates. Thanks again.
|
| "Chet" wrote:
|
| > This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
| > installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
| > times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
| > put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
| > That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
| > notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
| > date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
| > re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
| > getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
| > and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
| > one. Thanks a ton

Hello Chet,

How to Activate Normally and by Phone Activation (This apply to XP)

<http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-vista-phone.html>

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...6-70be8e6b7041


<http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#ID0E5IAC>

I'm sure you'll get more detailed help from the guys who know a lot more
than me, but I hope this is enough to get you on the right road for now.

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.
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"Chet" wrote:

> This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
> installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
> times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
> put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
> That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
> notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
> date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
> re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
> getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
> and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
> one. Thanks a ton

"TaurArian" Your the one. Thanks For being there. It worked.

Thanks to all you that are there for us when we need you.

Now if I can just find out how to rate this.. Thanks again

Chet

"TaurArian" wrote:

> Ignore title - Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> --
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
>
> "Chet" <> wrote in message
> news:111F8BEB-CE8E-4DCC-9AF7-...
> |I got it and thank you. Do you think that; that would have anything to do do
> | with not being able to install any critical updates. When I look at them,
> | they are 0 bytes, I have not figured out how to see if they are already
> | there. I just comes back and says they did not up date. When I run Belarc
> | Advisor, it tells me I need 78 more updates. Thanks again.
> |
> | "Chet" wrote:
> |
> | > This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
> | > installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
> | > times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
> | > put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
> | > That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
> | > notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
> | > date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
> | > re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
> | > getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
> | > and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
> | > one. Thanks a ton
>
>
>

Rate it a 10 because we can dance to it <w>

Did you have to register wups2.dll or download and install the Windows
Update Agent, Chet ? Inquiring mows wanna know <g>

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============



Chet wrote:

> "TaurArian" Your the one. Thanks For being there. It worked.
>
> Thanks to all you that are there for us when we need you.
>
> Now if I can just find out how to rate this.. Thanks again
>
> Chet
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
>
>>Ignore title - Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
>>Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>>
>>--
>>====================================
>>TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
>>====================================
>>How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
>>Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>>
>>
>>"Chet" <> wrote in message
>>news:111F8BEB-CE8E-4DCC-9AF7-...
>>|I got it and thank you. Do you think that; that would have anything to do do
>>| with not being able to install any critical updates. When I look at them,
>>| they are 0 bytes, I have not figured out how to see if they are already
>>| there. I just comes back and says they did not up date. When I run Belarc
>>| Advisor, it tells me I need 78 more updates. Thanks again.
>>|
>>| "Chet" wrote:
>>|
>>| > This doesn't seem to appear to be a new problem but is new to me. I just
>>| > installed XP Pro. I really goofed. The battery is low on the desktop, so at
>>| > times I'm required to put in date and time at boot up. Well, I inadvertantly
>>| > put in 2007. Everything went well until I got to the activation process.
>>| > That went well, but immeadiatly after it accepted everything, I get this
>>| > notice that I have software that doesn't pass the test and also to check the
>>| > date. That's when I reallized what I had done. I can't change it by
>>| > re-activating. Also, I'm not sure this is tied into the problem but I keep
>>| > getting a bunch of updates to do but when I try to install them it comes back
>>| > and say's they didn't install without any message. Where do I start on this
>>| > one. Thanks a ton
>>
>>
>>