failed installation of automatic updates

i just purchased a new emachine. i'm running xp operation system. everytime
i try to obtain updates (express mode), i get an error message.
Error Code: 0x80240017. i will look in my update history and i'll see well
over 270 updates, but all failed to properly installed. any suggestions?

0x80240017 - -2145124329 - SUS_E_NOT_APPLICABLE
install is not needed because no updates are applicable


If that's not the case and you are sure you need updates, then perhaps rename the
SoftwareDistribution folder.
You will lose you update history (not important)

To rename the SoftwareDistribution folder

Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.

Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a. Click Start, click Run, type: %systemroot%
and then click OK.
b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.

Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.


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"pamela griffin" <pamela > wrote in message
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|i just purchased a new emachine. i'm running xp operation system. everytime
| i try to obtain updates (express mode), i get an error message.
| Error Code: 0x80240017. i will look in my update history and i'll see well
| over 270 updates, but all failed to properly installed. any suggestions?
|