Don't have an answer for you, but you can try getting it here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms05-039.mspx ,
saving it to disk and install it.
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Curt,
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"Cl_hughes" <> wrote in message
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> Anyone know why this update continues to fail, my machine tells me that
> this
> update is available for download but when I download and install it fails.
> Any help?
>
> Failed Updates
> For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each
> problem description.
>
>
> Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
> Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You
> will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be
> installed.
>
> Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
> Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or
> uninstall any programs that you don’t use. For directions, see Help and
> Support on your computer.
>
> Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
> Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check
> your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install,
> you
> can try installing it from the website.
> Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your
> System Tray.
>
> Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
>
> Microsoft Corporation Windows XP family
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
>
>