new windows update site vs. old XP version

I recently had to do a system recovery, and now my version of XP is an
extremely old one. I went to the update site to get it back up to speed, but
the new windows update site is unable to install the update software. It
scans my computer, I click "install now", it downloads up to 100%, then it is
unable to start up the page. It gives me error code 0x800B0100. I do not have
a firewall up, no anti-virus software, and it still does not work when I
change security settings.

I reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows XP. Now I'm trying to
get service pack 2 installed without any success. Haven't set up the
firewall and have antivirus software turned off. I have attempted to install
Service Pack 2 several times online but have gotten the same error as you.

You might try ordering the update on CD from Microsoft. When I ordered the
CD the website told me it would be 4-6 weeks for delivery, but I got it
within days.
Unfortunately when I try to install from the CD, I get a message that the
CAB file is corrupt. I'll be interested to try any suggestions.

"Poed" wrote:

> I recently had to do a system recovery, and now my version of XP is an
> extremely old one. I went to the update site to get it back up to speed, but
> the new windows update site is unable to install the update software. It
> scans my computer, I click "install now", it downloads up to 100%, then it is
> unable to start up the page. It gives me error code 0x800B0100. I do not have
> a firewall up, no anti-virus software, and it still does not work when I
> change security settings.
>
>
>
>

I you're connected to the Internet with no firewall, then you have almost
certainly already been infected with any of a number of worms - some of
which will kill Windows Updates.

My recommendation - redo the reformat/reinstall, activate Internet
Connection Firewall (XP RTM/SP1) or Windows Firewall (SP2), then go straight
to Windows Updates, and try again.


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"Avalon46" <> wrote in message
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>I reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows XP. Now I'm trying to
> get service pack 2 installed without any success. Haven't set up the
> firewall and have antivirus software turned off. I have attempted to
> install
> Service Pack 2 several times online but have gotten the same error as you.
>
> You might try ordering the update on CD from Microsoft. When I ordered
> the
> CD the website told me it would be 4-6 weeks for delivery, but I got it
> within days.
> Unfortunately when I try to install from the CD, I get a message that the
> CAB file is corrupt. I'll be interested to try any suggestions.
>
> "Poed" wrote:
>
>> I recently had to do a system recovery, and now my version of XP is an
>> extremely old one. I went to the update site to get it back up to speed,
>> but
>> the new windows update site is unable to install the update software. It
>> scans my computer, I click "install now", it downloads up to 100%, then
>> it is
>> unable to start up the page. It gives me error code 0x800B0100. I do not
>> have
>> a firewall up, no anti-virus software, and it still does not work when I
>> change security settings.
>>
>>
>>
>>

I have been having similar issues with my system. thought for a while it was
hard drive related. Curious to find out about your config.

Mine is Athlon xp 2400+ on a gigabyte 7vrxp motherboard.

"Avalon46" wrote:

> I reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows XP. Now I'm trying to
> get service pack 2 installed without any success. Haven't set up the
> firewall and have antivirus software turned off. I have attempted to install
> Service Pack 2 several times online but have gotten the same error as you.
>
> You might try ordering the update on CD from Microsoft. When I ordered the
> CD the website told me it would be 4-6 weeks for delivery, but I got it
> within days.
> Unfortunately when I try to install from the CD, I get a message that the
> CAB file is corrupt. I'll be interested to try any suggestions.
>
> "Poed" wrote:
>
> > I recently had to do a system recovery, and now my version of XP is an
> > extremely old one. I went to the update site to get it back up to speed, but
> > the new windows update site is unable to install the update software. It
> > scans my computer, I click "install now", it downloads up to 100%, then it is
> > unable to start up the page. It gives me error code 0x800B0100. I do not have
> > a firewall up, no anti-virus software, and it still does not work when I
> > change security settings.
> >
> >
> >
> >