Updates were unsuccessful

I have been reading the postings below and am still having the update issue.

After upgrading to XP SP2 I return to the Windows UPdate page. It takes a
while to scan my system but then gives me the option for Express or Custom
Install. It doesn't matter which I choose as the result is the same... NO
INSTALLATION!

By selecting Custom Install, I can choose the updates, click Install
Updates, but then the files will not download or install. I get a "files were
unsuccesful" message.

However, if I pick the link for Optional Software Updates, they download and
install fine.

Laurie
Laurie

Hey Laurie,
It sounds like I've also got the same problems as you - i.e. upgraded to
SP2, and since then, windows update will scan the computer, recommend
updates, but fail to download and install. On inspection of the reasons for
failure, the code 8024402C is given, however the associated fix by microsoft
fails to alleviate the problem.
Do you also get this error code?
Anyone else able to get it sorted?
Cheers.

"laurie_g" wrote:

> I have been reading the postings below and am still having the update issue.
>
> After upgrading to XP SP2 I return to the Windows UPdate page. It takes a
> while to scan my system but then gives me the option for Express or Custom
> Install. It doesn't matter which I choose as the result is the same... NO
> INSTALLATION!
>
> By selecting Custom Install, I can choose the updates, click Install
> Updates, but then the files will not download or install. I get a "files were
> unsuccesful" message.
>
> However, if I pick the link for Optional Software Updates, they download and
> install fine.
>
> Laurie
> Laurie
>