downloaded updates won't install

after downloading and installing the windows sp3 sucessfully, newly
downloaded updates doesn't install. I got a message - "A problem on your
computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed."

what could be causing this problem. help be fully appreciated.

thank you

"compaq" wrote:

> after downloading and installing the windows sp3 sucessfully, newly
> downloaded updates doesn't install. I got a message - "A problem on your
> computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed."
>
> what could be causing this problem. help be fully appreciated.
>
> thank you
>

CrystalBall© sez...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
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compaq wrote:
> after downloading and installing the windows sp3 sucessfully, newly
> downloaded updates doesn't install. I got a message - "A problem on your
> computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed."
>
> what could be causing this problem. help be fully appreciated.
>
> thank you