Window fails to update

I am having problems with window updates, they seem to download but not
install.
I have a new computer and I don't know if any of my programmes are blocking
them installing? any ideas??

This happens if you have problems with the Software Distribution folder or
Windows updates fails.

You can follow this article and check what happens
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

If still no help then try doing this steps.
Start-> Run-> Services.msc
Stop Automatic Updates, Background Intelligence and Cryptographic Services
Then, Rename SoftwareDistribution folder and CatRoot2 folder from the
location c:\windows
Then start the services we stopped. Then try to perform windows updates.

--
Mir Sajjad Mehdi
Microsoft XP Platform Support


"Tracy" wrote:

> I am having problems with window updates, they seem to download but not
> install.
> I have a new computer and I don't know if any of my programmes are blocking
> them installing? any ideas??

Windows XP? Is it a brand-new computer or perhaps a refurbished one that's
new to you?

CrystalBall© sez...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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Tracy wrote:
> I am having problems with window updates, they seem to download but not
> install.
> I have a new computer and I don't know if any of my programmes are
> blocking
> them installing? any ideas??