Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 update fails to complete installation

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JSBowhunter

Which OS?
What error messages?
What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)


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Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

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"JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
>
> --
> JSBowhunter

I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and to
run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still not
installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service Pack1
as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation history
indicates that I have successfully completed that update.

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> Which OS?
> What error messages?
> What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
> >
> > --
> > JSBowhunter
>
>
>

Ah - I rather suspected that it might be ME!
A not terribly unusual problem - but incredibly annoying if you hit it

This is the 'usual fix' - from MVP Mow Green

"Try this : Create a temporary folder and name it IEBak.
Enable show hidden files and folders via Folder Options in the
Control Panel.
Then, using Windows Explorer, navigate to
Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.
Move all of the files from that folder to IEBak.
DO NOT Delete the folder.
Now try running IE's setup again.
If it installs, delete the temp folder IEBak AND it's contents.
If it does not, move all of the files back to
Uninstall Information and delete IEBak.

What you are experiencing is a known issue usually caused by 3rd
party software, especially Norton AV, System Works, etc.
If you've downloaded the full IE 6 setup package advise you to boot
to Safe Mode and first attempt an install from there."

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
news:EE306992-70CB-4582-893A-...
>I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
> message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
> desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and
> to
> run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
> restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
> setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still
> not
> installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service
> Pack1
> as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation
> history
> indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
>> Which OS?
>> What error messages?
>> What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
>>
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
>> news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
>> >
>> > --
>> > JSBowhunter
>>
>>
>>

Yes, Yes, that fixed the problem and the update install completed. I actually
had deleted the old download files, so I performed a new download and the
install completed without a hitch (after the explorer uninstall files had
beem moved of course).
Thank you!!!

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> Ah - I rather suspected that it might be ME!
> A not terribly unusual problem - but incredibly annoying if you hit it
>
> This is the 'usual fix' - from MVP Mow Green
>
> "Try this : Create a temporary folder and name it IEBak.
> Enable show hidden files and folders via Folder Options in the
> Control Panel.
> Then, using Windows Explorer, navigate to
> Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.
> Move all of the files from that folder to IEBak.
> DO NOT Delete the folder.
> Now try running IE's setup again.
> If it installs, delete the temp folder IEBak AND it's contents.
> If it does not, move all of the files back to
> Uninstall Information and delete IEBak.
>
> What you are experiencing is a known issue usually caused by 3rd
> party software, especially Norton AV, System Works, etc.
> If you've downloaded the full IE 6 setup package advise you to boot
> to Safe Mode and first attempt an install from there."
>
> HTH
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> news:EE306992-70CB-4582-893A-...
> >I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
> > message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
> > desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and
> > to
> > run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
> > restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
> > setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still
> > not
> > installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service
> > Pack1
> > as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation
> > history
> > indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
> >
> > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >
> >> Which OS?
> >> What error messages?
> >> What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >>
> >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
> >>
> >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> >>
> >> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> >> news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JSBowhunter
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Glad to be able to point you in the right direction!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
news:3AA51B2E-9520-430E-A4AF-...
> Yes, Yes, that fixed the problem and the update install completed. I
> actually
> had deleted the old download files, so I performed a new download and the
> install completed without a hitch (after the explorer uninstall files had
> beem moved of course).
> Thank you!!!
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
>> Ah - I rather suspected that it might be ME!
>> A not terribly unusual problem - but incredibly annoying if you hit it
>>
>> This is the 'usual fix' - from MVP Mow Green
>>
>> "Try this : Create a temporary folder and name it IEBak.
>> Enable show hidden files and folders via Folder Options in the
>> Control Panel.
>> Then, using Windows Explorer, navigate to
>> Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.
>> Move all of the files from that folder to IEBak.
>> DO NOT Delete the folder.
>> Now try running IE's setup again.
>> If it installs, delete the temp folder IEBak AND it's contents.
>> If it does not, move all of the files back to
>> Uninstall Information and delete IEBak.
>>
>> What you are experiencing is a known issue usually caused by 3rd
>> party software, especially Norton AV, System Works, etc.
>> If you've downloaded the full IE 6 setup package advise you to boot
>> to Safe Mode and first attempt an install from there."
>>
>> HTH
>>
>> --
>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>
>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>>
>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>>
>> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
>> news:EE306992-70CB-4582-893A-...
>> >I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
>> > message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to
>> > the
>> > desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed
>> > and
>> > to
>> > run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series
>> > of
>> > restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the"
>> > run
>> > setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are
>> > still
>> > not
>> > installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service
>> > Pack1
>> > as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation
>> > history
>> > indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
>> >
>> > "Noel Paton" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Which OS?
>> >> What error messages?
>> >> What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>> >>
>> >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>> >> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>> >>
>> >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
>> >> NG's
>> >>
>> >> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JSBowhunter
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

This worked for me. Thank you!

I will now install my Norton. Good thing I didn't do it before this
procedure!

Val

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> Ah - I rather suspected that it might be ME!
> A not terribly unusual problem - but incredibly annoying if you hit it
>
> This is the 'usual fix' - from MVP Mow Green
>
> "Try this : Create a temporary folder and name it IEBak.
> Enable show hidden files and folders via Folder Options in the
> Control Panel.
> Then, using Windows Explorer, navigate to
> Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.
> Move all of the files from that folder to IEBak.
> DO NOT Delete the folder.
> Now try running IE's setup again.
> If it installs, delete the temp folder IEBak AND it's contents.
> If it does not, move all of the files back to
> Uninstall Information and delete IEBak.
>
> What you are experiencing is a known issue usually caused by 3rd
> party software, especially Norton AV, System Works, etc.
> If you've downloaded the full IE 6 setup package advise you to boot
> to Safe Mode and first attempt an install from there."
>
> HTH
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> news:EE306992-70CB-4582-893A-...
> >I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
> > message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
> > desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and
> > to
> > run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
> > restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
> > setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still
> > not
> > installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service
> > Pack1
> > as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation
> > history
> > indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
> >
> > "Noel Paton" wrote:
> >
> >> Which OS?
> >> What error messages?
> >> What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >>
> >> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >> A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
> >>
> >> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> >>
> >> "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> >> news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JSBowhunter
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

"JSBowhunter" wrote:

> I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
> message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
> desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and to
> run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
> restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
> setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still not
> installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service Pack1
> as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation history
> indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
> > Which OS?
> > What error messages?
> > What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
> >
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> >
> > "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> > news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
> > >
> > > --
> > > JSBowhunter
> >
> >
> >

I had the same problem.Try this:Go to My Computer-tools-folder options-view
select"show hidden files and folders-click OK.
R-click an empty spot on your desktop and create a new folder-name it"old
uninstall"
Go to C:-Program Files-IE-Uninstall info.
click Edit-select all
click cut(all files)
Open the folder you created and paste all of it into your new file.
Try the updates again and if it works you can delete all the old junk.

"JSBowhunter" wrote:

> I am using Windows ME. The download came via windows update. The error
> message occured after download, install finished and restarted back to the
> desktop. Message indicated that some components could not be installed and to
> run setup again (after another restart). This sets up an endless series of
> restarts and installation failures. I got out of this by deleting the" run
> setup" shortcut that was in the startup folder. Some components are still not
> installed and Windows update continues to identify Explorer 6 Service Pack1
> as a recommended critical download for my system, yet my installation history
> indicates that I have successfully completed that update.
>
> "Noel Paton" wrote:
>
> > Which OS?
> > What error messages?
> > What route (from Windows Update, a CD, a download?)
> >
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > A Happy Xmas, and a Merry New Year to everyone!
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
> >
> > "JSBowhunter" <> wrote in message
> > news:17588F3A-1A65-47A7-ACC6-...
> > >
> > > --
> > > JSBowhunter
> >
> >
> >