Re: XP SP3 updates fails

"Graley" <> wrote in message
news:4920d63b$0$7516$...
>I recently had to replace a hard disk. The repair people installed an old
>version of Windows XP. I updated to SP3.
>
> But when I later tried to run Windows update, all I get is "error". I
> tried referring to FAQ but could find no reason why.
>
> I turned off virus protection, and have the latest update software.
>
> Any ideas on why I cannot update the new SP3 are very welcome.


Ignore the title, you may require method 2-

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

Xposted to Windows Updates for convenience.
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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
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How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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"TaurArian" wrote:

> "Graley" <> wrote in message
> news:4920d63b$0$7516$...
> >I recently had to replace a hard disk. The repair people installed an old
> >version of Windows XP. I updated to SP3.
> >
> > But when I later tried to run Windows update, all I get is "error". I
> > tried referring to FAQ but could find no reason why.
> >
> > I turned off virus protection, and have the latest update software.
> >
> > Any ideas on why I cannot update the new SP3 are very welcome.
>
>
> Ignore the title, you may require method 2-
>
> 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
>
> Xposted to Windows Updates for convenience.
> --
>
> 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
>
>
>
>