Oh, and it gets worse, too. Not only will the update always hang, but you
can't get rid of it either. It keeps trying to install every time I log off
my system. This has cost me a lot of hassle.
Can anyone at least tell me how to get rid of this "virus like" update?
James
"James" wrote:
> I have been attempting to recover from the latest update round. Anyone else
> seen this or can help?
>
> Problem:
> Update for Windows XP (KB931836) hangs - no error. Have waited at least an
> hour for each attempt below to complete (continues to hang)
>
> Attempted:
> Automatic Update completed all patches before KB931836, then hangs for 10
> hours till I rebooted (no update should take more time to install than an OS)
> reboot, then relaunch updates= still hangs
> Install all updates manually (one at a time) = allowed me to get past
> KB931836 and install the other patches, but KB931836 still hangs
> Downloaded WinXP specific version and install manually = Still hangs, but UI
> might provide a clue. Still hangs,
>
> Dialog shows Title "Software Update Installation Wizard"
> Dialog Text =
> "
> Please wait while setup inspects your current configuration, archives your
> current files and updates your files.
>
> Checking for necessary space
> "
>
> The Details section reads "Running processes before install"
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