RE: Windows could not upgrade the file..........Security update KB8678

I have the same problem as you,when I restart my computer,Iv tryed
everything,I dont think any one knows how to fix it .Steve

"waquin" wrote:

> When I try to download the Security Update KB867801 for Explorer 6 Service
> Pack 1
> and I restart my computer, on my monitor screen it says:
> Windows could not upgrade the file from 1% to 2%.
> Windows could not upgrade one or more system files before starting.
> Windows may not start or run properly.
> If Windows fails to start, run setup again.
> Press any key to continue.
> Does anyone have ANY suggestions?
> Thanks,
> --
> waquin1

Hi, Steve;

I'm guessing that you are using Millennium. Give the steps in this article
a try:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;283069

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....Sky

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Steve wrote:
> I have the same problem as you,when I restart my computer,Iv tryed
> everything,I dont think any one knows how to fix it .Steve
>
> "waquin" wrote:
>
>> When I try to download the Security Update KB867801 for Explorer 6
>> Service Pack 1
>> and I restart my computer, on my monitor screen it says:
>> Windows could not upgrade the file from 1% to 2%.
>> Windows could not upgrade one or more system files before starting.

Sky King,I thought everything was going to be Ok,I went to my files and
typed,wininit.ini,but no files came up like i dont have any,anything else you
recomend..Steve

"Sky King" wrote:

> Hi, Steve;
>
> I'm guessing that you are using Millennium. Give the steps in this article
> a try:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;283069
>
> --
>
> ....Sky
>
> ================
>
> Steve wrote:
> > I have the same problem as you,when I restart my computer,Iv tryed
> > everything,I dont think any one knows how to fix it .Steve
> >
> > "waquin" wrote:
> >
> >> When I try to download the Security Update KB867801 for Explorer 6
> >> Service Pack 1
> >> and I restart my computer, on my monitor screen it says:
> >> Windows could not upgrade the file from 1% to 2%.
> >> Windows could not upgrade one or more system files before starting.
>
>
>

Steve wrote:
> Sky King,I thought everything was going to be Ok,I went to my files and
> typed,wininit.ini,but no files came up like i dont have any,...

Hi, Steve;

No problem. This can also be caused by having a corrupted System Restore
configuration. The easiest way to fix that is to boot with your StartUp
diskette and then deleting the whole _Restore folder. You will lose all
your System Restore points, but chances are they are not in good condition
anyway. Here's how:

1. Boot with your Millennium StartUp diskette. If you don't have one, see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/267287
2. After booting is complete, type this then press Enter: C:
3. At the C:\> prompt type this+Enter: attrib -R -S -H _RESTORE
4. At the C:\> prompt type this+Enter: deltree _RESTORE

Remove the floppy and boot back into Normal Windows.


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....Sky

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SKy King.I know your going to think im stuped,I made the Diskette,now im lost
in doing the rest,do you thinkmy restore CDs,that came with the computor will
do,Im just dont want to mess my pc up,and I hope i can do that,if that would
work,what do I do just put them in and let them run or what ,Im sorry to
bother you,Steve

"Sky King" wrote:

> Steve wrote:
> > Sky King,I thought everything was going to be Ok,I went to my files and
> > typed,wininit.ini,but no files came up like i dont have any,...
>
> Hi, Steve;
>
> No problem. This can also be caused by having a corrupted System Restore
> configuration. The easiest way to fix that is to boot with your StartUp
> diskette and then deleting the whole _Restore folder. You will lose all
> your System Restore points, but chances are they are not in good condition
> anyway. Here's how:
>
> 1. Boot with your Millennium StartUp diskette. If you don't have one, see
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/267287
> 2. After booting is complete, type this then press Enter: C:
> 3. At the C:\> prompt type this+Enter: attrib -R -S -H _RESTORE
> 4. At the C:\> prompt type this+Enter: deltree _RESTORE
>
> Remove the floppy and boot back into Normal Windows.
>
>
> --
>
> ....Sky
>
> ================
>
>
>

Steve wrote:
> .....I know your going to think im stuped,I made the Diskette,now im
> lost in doing the rest,

Not stupid, Steve. Everyone has a bit of nervousness when doing some
computer "self help" things for the first time.

Here are more detailed steps to accomplish the chore of cleaning up the SR
folder:

1. Insert the floppy Startup diskette you created; Restart the computer
2. When the menu appears, select #3. to start without CD-ROM support
3. When that completes you will see the A:\> prompt. Type this then press
Enter: C:
4. The prompt will change to "C:\>"
5. Type this then press Enter: attrib -H -S -R _RESTORE
6. In a second or so you will be back to the C:\> prompt
7. Type this then press Enter: deltree _RESTORE
8. You will be asked if you are sure. Press the "Y" key.
9. Remove the floppy and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to Restart the computer.
10. You will note that the _Restore folder is recreated when you boot back
into Millennium, and one new SR point is created.

Hopefully you will now be able to install the update(s) that gave you the
initial error condition.

***Note for step #1 above: If your computer does not boot from the floppy
diskette but instead boots back into Millennium, post back with that info.

> ...do you think my restore CDs,that came with the
> computor will do,Im just dont want to mess my pc up

If it is like most CD's supplied by the computer maker, using the Restore CD
that came with your system will wipe everything off your computer. You will
lose all your data, all your files, all your updates, everything. Not a
good idea. <g>

> ...sorry to bother you

No bother, Steve. That's why we have these newsgroups, so we can help each
other work out issues like this.

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....Sky

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Sky is it H-S-R _Restore or R-S-H _restore you gave me both

"Sky King" wrote:

> Steve wrote:
> > .....I know your going to think im stuped,I made the Diskette,now im
> > lost in doing the rest,
>
> Not stupid, Steve. Everyone has a bit of nervousness when doing some
> computer "self help" things for the first time.
>
> Here are more detailed steps to accomplish the chore of cleaning up the SR
> folder:
>
> 1. Insert the floppy Startup diskette you created; Restart the computer
> 2. When the menu appears, select #3. to start without CD-ROM support
> 3. When that completes you will see the A:\> prompt. Type this then press
> Enter: C:
> 4. The prompt will change to "C:\>"
> 5. Type this then press Enter: attrib -H -S -R _RESTORE
> 6. In a second or so you will be back to the C:\> prompt
> 7. Type this then press Enter: deltree _RESTORE
> 8. You will be asked if you are sure. Press the "Y" key.
> 9. Remove the floppy and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to Restart the computer.
> 10. You will note that the _Restore folder is recreated when you boot back
> into Millennium, and one new SR point is created.
>
> Hopefully you will now be able to install the update(s) that gave you the
> initial error condition.
>
> ***Note for step #1 above: If your computer does not boot from the floppy
> diskette but instead boots back into Millennium, post back with that info.
>
> > ...do you think my restore CDs,that came with the
> > computor will do,Im just dont want to mess my pc up
>
> If it is like most CD's supplied by the computer maker, using the Restore CD
> that came with your system will wipe everything off your computer. You will
> lose all your data, all your files, all your updates, everything. Not a
> good idea. <g>
>
> > ...sorry to bother you
>
> No bother, Steve. That's why we have these newsgroups, so we can help each
> other work out issues like this.
>
> --
>
> ....Sky
>
> ================
>
>

Steve wrote:
> Sky is it H-S-R _Restore or R-S-H _restore you gave me both

Either order will work. These remove the System, Hidden, and ReadOnly
attributes from the folder. Be sure to include the minus in front of each
one, and separate them with spaces as I did when typing them into the
earlier message.

>> 5. Type this then press Enter: attrib -H -S -R _RESTORE

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....Sky

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SKY,I went a head and downloaded my updates to see what would happen,And I
never got the 1%of 2%,but in going to try to do the diskett one more time
Hope I get it ,If I have trouble ill let you know,lol,If I get It right I
want to tell you THANKS 4 everything,Steve

"Sky King" wrote:

> Steve wrote:
> > Sky is it H-S-R _Restore or R-S-H _restore you gave me both
>
> Either order will work. These remove the System, Hidden, and ReadOnly
> attributes from the folder. Be sure to include the minus in front of each
> one, and separate them with spaces as I did when typing them into the
> earlier message.
>
> >> 5. Type this then press Enter: attrib -H -S -R _RESTORE
>
> --
>
> ....Sky
>
> ================
>
>

Sky,I tred it and all I got was a Bad command or File,Ill just let it
go.Thanks .Steve

"Steve" wrote:

> SKY,I went a head and downloaded my updates to see what would happen,And I
> never got the 1%of 2%,but in going to try to do the diskett one more time
> Hope I get it ,If I have trouble ill let you know,lol,If I get It right I
> want to tell you THANKS 4 everything,Steve
>
> "Sky King" wrote:
>
> > Steve wrote:
> > > Sky is it H-S-R _Restore or R-S-H _restore you gave me both
> >
> > Either order will work. These remove the System, Hidden, and ReadOnly
> > attributes from the folder. Be sure to include the minus in front of each
> > one, and separate them with spaces as I did when typing them into the
> > earlier message.
> >
> > >> 5. Type this then press Enter: attrib -H -S -R _RESTORE
> >
> > --
> >
> > ....Sky
> >
> > ================
> >
> >