Re: Updates won't install please help

Juan Alonso wrote:
:: I am having a problem when I try and update my computer.
::
:: The following will not install:
:: KB960715
:: KB961118
:: KB960225
:: KB958690
:: KB967715
:: KB959772
::
:: Is there any reason why this should not install into my computer?
::
:: Please let me know. I had to fix some odd things and I am afraid of
:: getting a virus at this point.
::
:: I will loose everything I have done if this is the case.
::
:: I am not getting anything strnge other than not being able to
:: install these updates.


Xposted to Windows Update NG.

Juan, are there any error codes?

How to view the Update log in Windows:-

Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type: %windir%\windowsupdate.log
and then click OK.

Scroll down towards the bottom for the latest entries to locate the error
code(s) associated with the latest failed attempt to download/install. If
appropriate copy and paste the error codes into this thread so someone may
be able to assist you. On the other hand, you may be able to find the error
code and other suggestions by searching the Newsgroup.

Also check Windows folder for file called KB******.log (****** = number of
update ie KB896688) and post the contents of the failed update.
This may provide further clues as to why the update failed.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093

Or

On the WU Website, select your history of updates – now click on failed
update (red mark) and see if there is an error code.
If there is an error code, write it down and post back or in the
alternative, do a search for the error code on the WU Newsgroup.
FYI

How to troubleshoot common Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
Server Update Services installation issues
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
0x80096001 0x80096005 0x80096010 0x800B0001 0x800B0003 0x800B0004 0x800B0109
0x8007f0da 0x8007f01e

You cannot install updates that you download from the Windows Update Web
site on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934648/


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http://taurarian.mvps.org
======================================
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties
or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
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Thank you.

My problem was that my settings in the registry had the service invisible.

I had to use a utility that sees auto runs and services.. I've had it for a
long time. It use to be free.

I can get anyone a copy if they need it.

Anyway, I fixed it man. Thanks alot anyway.

Juan.

"TaurArian" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Juan Alonso wrote:
> :: I am having a problem when I try and update my computer.
> ::
> :: The following will not install:
> :: KB960715
> :: KB961118
> :: KB960225
> :: KB958690
> :: KB967715
> :: KB959772
> ::
> :: Is there any reason why this should not install into my computer?
> ::
> :: Please let me know. I had to fix some odd things and I am afraid of
> :: getting a virus at this point.
> ::
> :: I will loose everything I have done if this is the case.
> ::
> :: I am not getting anything strnge other than not being able to
> :: install these updates.
>
>
> Xposted to Windows Update NG.
>
> Juan, are there any error codes?
>
> How to view the Update log in Windows:-
>
> Click Start, and then click Run.
> In the Open box, type: %windir%\windowsupdate.log
> and then click OK.
>
> Scroll down towards the bottom for the latest entries to locate the error
> code(s) associated with the latest failed attempt to download/install. If
> appropriate copy and paste the error codes into this thread so someone may
> be able to assist you. On the other hand, you may be able to find the
> error code and other suggestions by searching the Newsgroup.
>
> Also check Windows folder for file called KB******.log (****** = number of
> update ie KB896688) and post the contents of the failed update.
> This may provide further clues as to why the update failed.
>
> How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093
>
> Or
>
> On the WU Website, select your history of updates - now click on failed
> update (red mark) and see if there is an error code.
> If there is an error code, write it down and post back or in the
> alternative, do a search for the error code on the WU Newsgroup.
> FYI
>
> How to troubleshoot common Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows
> Server Update Services installation issues
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602
>
> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
> installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
> 0x80096001 0x80096005 0x80096010 0x800B0001 0x800B0003 0x800B0004
> 0x800B0109 0x8007f0da 0x8007f01e
>
> You cannot install updates that you download from the Windows Update Web
> site on a Windows XP-based computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934648/
>
>
> --
>
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
> ======================================
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties
> or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
> Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
>
>
>