Update Microsoft Virtual Machine

I use Win2K Pro SP4. i am running MS VM v 5.00.3310. Windows update keeps
showing an update for VM. when i run it, i get an error saying that 'this is
a protected system file and need a newer version or newer service pack..."

i have tried to update using 3 different methods (windows update, try to
install v 5.00.3805, try to install c 5.00.3810) and can NOT update my VM.

HELP!!!

email mcallos99(remove_this)@hotmail.com

Marshall,

Are you trying to download and install the update while on the Windows
Update site or are you downloading it and then trying to install it ?

Suggest you download and save it, then close IE, and install it.

HOW TO Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323166

MowGreen [MVP 2004-2005]
Windows Server - Software Distribution
Windows - Security

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Marshall in Canada wrote:

> I use Win2K Pro SP4. i am running MS VM v 5.00.3310. Windows update keeps
> showing an update for VM. when i run it, i get an error saying that 'this is
> a protected system file and need a newer version or newer service pack..."
>
> i have tried to update using 3 different methods (windows update, try to
> install v 5.00.3805, try to install c 5.00.3810) and can NOT update my VM.
>
> HELP!!!
>
> email mcallos99(remove_this)@hotmail.com

Marshall & Moe,
I suppose this is kind of 'retro' of me but I cling to where I can get
MS-Java-VM still. I think this was wannadoo before.

http://www.vanweteringen.com/jheroen/vm/index.php

Version 3805 is needed if you haven't any MS-Java-VM installed. Then just
update in sequence: 3809, 3810, Iinstalled in that sequence. (Reboot between
each install) OR, there's an 'All in one installer' ( just the thought has
me scratching my head) download AND an MS-Java-VM 'Removal Tool', One stop
shopping! Check to see what MS-Java-VM you may have, if any, via the
'Tutorial/JVM Test' link...scroll and it shows up in the slot there. Don't
forget to enable the MS-Java-VM tick boxes in your 'Internet Options' as
well, after the install. Did I leave anything out? Microsoft 'says' they
will 'support' MS version until December 31, 2007. For us small fish though,
best to look out for ourselves. Well, I've already burned those 3 above
to CD. Not taking ANY chances. Anyway, my old links were useless, but I came
up with this. Good luck, Jo

I have tried to download the install and install it that way too.

"JoAnne Shriner" wrote:

> Marshall & Moe,
> I suppose this is kind of 'retro' of me but I cling to where I can get
> MS-Java-VM still. I think this was wannadoo before.
>
> http://www.vanweteringen.com/jheroen/vm/index.php
>
> Version 3805 is needed if you haven't any MS-Java-VM installed. Then just
> update in sequence: 3809, 3810, Iinstalled in that sequence. (Reboot between
> each install) OR, there's an 'All in one installer' ( just the thought has
> me scratching my head) download AND an MS-Java-VM 'Removal Tool', One stop
> shopping! Check to see what MS-Java-VM you may have, if any, via the
> 'Tutorial/JVM Test' link...scroll and it shows up in the slot there. Don't
> forget to enable the MS-Java-VM tick boxes in your 'Internet Options' as
> well, after the install. Did I leave anything out? Microsoft 'says' they
> will 'support' MS version until December 31, 2007. For us small fish though,
> best to look out for ourselves. Well, I've already burned those 3 above
> to CD. Not taking ANY chances. Anyway, my old links were useless, but I came
> up with this. Good luck, Jo
>
>
>