error code 0x80070003 on WU

I have tried installing automatic updates for Dec 13 but it keeps saying,
updates were unable to be installed.And when I look up the error code, It
says 0x80070003.What should I do?Thanks

When you attempt to update Windows XP from the Windows Update Web site, you receive
error 0x80070003?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBQ/tip8000/rh8024.htm

or

Error: Path not found (0x80070003)

If you receive this error message, follow these steps:
1. Verify that the following folder exists:
%systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All users\Application
Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader

If this folder does not exist, create the folder.

2. Verify that the profile locations in the registry are accurate. For more
information about how to do this see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/214653/
How to set the path for the All Users profile


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"marypoppins" <> wrote in message
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>I have tried installing automatic updates for Dec 13 but it keeps saying,
> updates were unable to be installed.And when I look up the error code, It
> says 0x80070003.What should I do?Thanks

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> updates were unable to be installed.And when I look up the error code, It
> says 0x80070003.What should I do?Thanks

see if this article helps
http://www.fermu.com/content/view/255/37/lang,es/
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"marypoppins" wrote:

> I have tried installing automatic updates for Dec 13 but it keeps saying,
> updates were unable to be installed.And when I look up the error code, It
> says 0x80070003.What should I do?Thanks

No fingers?

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> "marypoppins" wrote:
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>> I have tried installing automatic updates for Dec 13 but it keeps saying,
>> updates were unable to be installed.And when I look up the error code, It
>> says 0x80070003.What should I do?Thanks