I DID THIS HERE>>>((((((Also check Windows folder for file called
KB893066.log and post the contents of the failed update.
This may provide further clues as to why the update failed.)))))
AND THESE ARE THE FAILED THINGS I FOUND WHEN SEARCHING THROUGH IT (I DIDNT
LIST ALL THOUGH THERES TOO MANY AND I DIDNT KNOW IF I SHOULD POST THE WHOLE
FILE)
0.922: DoInstallation: FetchSourceURL for
c:\fcfcf6ebf70168785262f5e591\update\update_SP2GDR .inf failed
0.922: LoadFileQueues: UpdSpGetSourceFileLocation for halaacpi.dll failed:
0xe0000102
4.563: LoadFileQueues: UpdSpGetSourceFileLocation for halaacpi.dll failed:
0xe0000102
9.266: GetCatVersion: Failed to retrieve version information from
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}\KB893066.cat with error 0x57
22.984: DoInstallation: CleanPFR failed: 0x2
23.187: LoadFileQueues: UpdSpGetSourceFileLocation for halaacpi.dll failed:
0xe0000102
0.984: Failed To Enable SE_SHUTDOWN_PRIVILEGE
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\sp4.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\sp3.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\sp2.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\sp1.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\driver.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\fp40ext.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\fp40ext1.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\wms4.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\wms41.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\ims.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\ims1.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\ins.cab does not exist
1.938: ref tag c:\windows\system32\ins1.cab does not exist
"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> Check to see if it's actually installed using one of these. You can also check you update history
> on the WU site.
>
> Qfecheck.exe Verifies the Installation of Windows XP Hotfixes:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=282784
>
> More Info:
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/using_qfecheck.htm
> Displays the list of all Windows updates (Service Packs and Hotfixes) installed on your local
> computer.
> www.nirsoft.net
> http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wul.html
>
> Some users prefer: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
> Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit
>
> If it is installed, then go the WU site and choose to hide the update.
> If it's not installed check the WU Log - there may be some clues in there
>
> 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 KB893066.log 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/?kbid=902093
>
>
> --
> ===========================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> ===========================
>
>
>
> "mandy" <> wrote in message
> news:A0F752FA-97A5-4012-BE4E-...
> >i forgot to mention that when i look under add remove programs its not there
> >
> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Also check the following:
> >> Locate the C:\Windows\System32\Catroot2 folder and make sure that the file edb.log is not set to
> >> read only.
> >>
> >> Otherwise you could test:-
> >> Prevent Windows Update from prompting you to install a Hotfix you know is already installed -
> >> WinXP
> >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...fix_prompt.htm
> >> There are no guarantees of course.
> >>
> >> --
> >> ===========================
> >> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> >> ===========================
> >>
> >>
> >> "mandy" <> wrote in message
> >> news:A8DA068F-760E-486A-9EC2-...
> >> > ive done these and the automatic update still shows after i restart. is there
> >> > anything else i can try?
> >> >
> >> > "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Windows Update already installed
> >> >> http://www.updatexp.com/windows-upda...installed.html
> >> >>
> >> >> Windows Update says the update is still needed
> >> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/needagain.htm
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> ===========================
> >> >> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2006
> >> >> ===========================
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "mandy" <> wrote in message
> >> >> news:99A17F10-4718-43DC-BDD3-...
> >> >> > ive downloaded and installed this update several times (kb893066) and every
> >> >> > time i do after i restart my computer it still shows the same update needing
> >> >> > to be downloaded for the automatic updates is there a way i can hide that
> >> >> > update or is it not installing right?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>