Downloaded Windows Updates fail to install in Windows Update

Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial sequence of
commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th (download
Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided commands to
save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step (# 4)
seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and type in
"%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I click ok
a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in cannot
be found.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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DHF

drop the exclamation marks, if you are using them, " "
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WT


"SourdoughPlus" wrote:

> Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial sequence of
> commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th (download
> Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided commands to
> save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step (# 4)
> seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and type in
> "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I click ok
> a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in cannot
> be found.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> --
>
> DHF

To William Tell, I only use the quotation marks when phrasing the question
to the Discussion group. I do not use them when typing the commands into the
computer. Would might I otherwise use when submitting a command sequence as
part of the question?
DHF


"williamtell" wrote:

> drop the exclamation marks, if you are using them, " "
> --
> WT
>
>
> "SourdoughPlus" wrote:
>
> > Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial sequence of
> > commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th (download
> > Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided commands to
> > save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step (# 4)
> > seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and type in
> > "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I click ok
> > a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in cannot
> > be found.
> >
> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> > --
> >
> > DHF

Did include a space as I mentioned below to
separate the end of the filename and the /WUFORCE switch?

%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE

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JS
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"SourdoughPlus" <> wrote in message
news:E327763E-5D04-45BD-9B4E-...
> To William Tell, I only use the quotation marks when phrasing the
> question
> to the Discussion group. I do not use them when typing the commands into
> the
> computer. Would might I otherwise use when submitting a command sequence
> as
> part of the question?
> DHF
>
>
> "williamtell" wrote:
>
>> drop the exclamation marks, if you are using them, " "
>> --
>> WT
>>
>>
>> "SourdoughPlus" wrote:
>>
>> > Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial
>> > sequence of
>> > commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th
>> > (download
>> > Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided
>> > commands to
>> > save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step
>> > (# 4)
>> > seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and
>> > type in
>> > "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I
>> > click ok
>> > a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in
>> > cannot
>> > be found.
>> >
>> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>> > --
>> >
>> > DHF

SourdoughPlus wrote:
:: Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial
:: sequence of commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out
:: on the 4th (download Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\).
:: 1/15/09 JS provided commands to save downloaded UpdateAgent to root
:: C:\ and, based on Search, that step (# 4) seems to have been
:: successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and type in
:: "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I
:: click ok a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I
:: just typed in cannot be found.
::
:: Any suggestions will be appreciated.
:: --
::
:: DHF



"C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" /wuforce

Assuming the C: is the installation drive and you have downloaded the file
to the root directory of the C drive.
Copy and paste the above command in the Run dialog box and then press okay.

or

Alternative method of reinstallation of the file:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916259



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JS, It is remarkable what a space in the right place will do. I did as you
said and ended up with a window that said Windows Update Agent is now
installed. I've now rebooted and will proceed with the remaining steps. You
all are great and I appreciate your patience and perseverance.
--
DHF


"JS" wrote:

> Did include a space as I mentioned below to
> separate the end of the filename and the /WUFORCE switch?
>
> %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "SourdoughPlus" <> wrote in message
> news:E327763E-5D04-45BD-9B4E-...
> > To William Tell, I only use the quotation marks when phrasing the
> > question
> > to the Discussion group. I do not use them when typing the commands into
> > the
> > computer. Would might I otherwise use when submitting a command sequence
> > as
> > part of the question?
> > DHF
> >
> >
> > "williamtell" wrote:
> >
> >> drop the exclamation marks, if you are using them, " "
> >> --
> >> WT
> >>
> >>
> >> "SourdoughPlus" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial
> >> > sequence of
> >> > commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th
> >> > (download
> >> > Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided
> >> > commands to
> >> > save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step
> >> > (# 4)
> >> > seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and
> >> > type in
> >> > "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I
> >> > click ok
> >> > a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in
> >> > cannot
> >> > be found.
> >> >
> >> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> > DHF
>
>
>

You're welcome.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"SourdoughPlus" <> wrote in message
news:9E6114F6-E714-4879-8F12-...
> JS, It is remarkable what a space in the right place will do. I did as
> you
> said and ended up with a window that said Windows Update Agent is now
> installed. I've now rebooted and will proceed with the remaining steps.
> You
> all are great and I appreciate your patience and perseverance.
> --
> DHF
>
>
> "JS" wrote:
>
>> Did include a space as I mentioned below to
>> separate the end of the filename and the /WUFORCE switch?
>>
>> %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "SourdoughPlus" <> wrote in
>> message
>> news:E327763E-5D04-45BD-9B4E-...
>> > To William Tell, I only use the quotation marks when phrasing the
>> > question
>> > to the Discussion group. I do not use them when typing the commands
>> > into
>> > the
>> > computer. Would might I otherwise use when submitting a command
>> > sequence
>> > as
>> > part of the question?
>> > DHF
>> >
>> >
>> > "williamtell" wrote:
>> >
>> >> drop the exclamation marks, if you are using them, " "
>> >> --
>> >> WT
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "SourdoughPlus" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial
>> >> > sequence of
>> >> > commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th
>> >> > (download
>> >> > Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided
>> >> > commands to
>> >> > save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search, that
>> >> > step
>> >> > (# 4)
>> >> > seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and
>> >> > type in
>> >> > "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I
>> >> > click ok
>> >> > a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed
>> >> > in
>> >> > cannot
>> >> > be found.
>> >> >
>> >> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>> >> > --
>> >> >
>> >> > DHF
>>
>>
>>

For the third time, please reply to your original thread if you need
additional assistance:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...18d3660f1485fa
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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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SourdoughPlus wrote:
> Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial sequence
> of
> commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th
> (download Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided
> commands to save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search,
> that step (# 4) seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for:
> Start---Run and type in
> "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I click
> ok
> a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in
> cannot be found.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.

To PA Bear - I am short on protocol and need help in knowing how to refer to
my original thread as I seek continued assistance. Is it as simple as
clicking on something before posting an additional query?
--
DHF


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> For the third time, please reply to your original thread if you need
> additional assistance:
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...18d3660f1485fa
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> SourdoughPlus wrote:
> > Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial sequence
> > of
> > commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled out on the 4th
> > (download Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided
> > commands to save downloaded UpdateAgent to root C:\ and, based on Search,
> > that step (# 4) seems to have been successful. 5th step calls for:
> > Start---Run and type in
> > "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I click
> > ok
> > a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I just typed in
> > cannot be found.
> >
> > Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
>

SourdoughPlus wrote:
> Re: XP Home Edition SP2. 1/6/09 Shenan Stanley offered remedial
> sequence of commands. I completed the first 3 steps but stalled
> out on the 4th (download Windows UpdateAgent & save to root of
> C:\). 1/15/09 JS provided commands to save downloaded UpdateAgent
> to root C:\ and, based on Search, that step (# 4) seems to have
> been successful. 5th step calls for: Start---Run and type in
> "%SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe/WUFORCE" ---but when I
> click ok a window pops up stating the latter windows file that I
> just typed in cannot be found.
>
> Any suggestions will be appreciated.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> For the third time, please reply to your original thread if you need
> additional assistance:
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...18d3660f1485fa

SourdoughPlus wrote:
> To PA Bear - I am short on protocol and need help in knowing how to
> refer to my original thread as I seek continued assistance. Is it
> as simple as clicking on something before posting an additional
> query?

If your query is a continuance of the original posting - simply reply to the
same conversation (just like you did here) to continue. If you tried
something suggested and/or had trouble doing something suggested and needed
clarification - it is best not to start a new post, but to continue the same
conversation. In this way - there is a connection between what has been
suggested and tried and what has not.

Think of it like this...

You start a conversation with a friend. You two talk for several minutes on
the given subject. You have to leave the room for a minute - but your
conversation is not finished. In the other room you end up in - there is
someone else there. Would it be wise to continue your thought/discussion
with this new person without explaining the context?

If using your newsreader - just go back to the conversation you started on
the 6th of January.
Google Groups has it here:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...18d3660f1485fa

The posts you have created/responded to are archived in Google Groups:
http://groups.google.com/groups/prof...bwuHJvNJuqEiZQ

Hope that helps!

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