I did as DSG suggested, and solved my problem. Here is where I found the
solution:
http://forums.wugnet.com/Windows-Ins...derasc-15.html
The third message in the thread is the procedure that worked for me.
I had hoped to get a more authoritative reply from one of the highly
knowledgeable MVPs who contribute frequently to this newsgroup.
I suppose it is too much to hope that problems like this would no longer
occur with a product which has been out for almost 5 years. :-(
BTW, can anyone tell me what error code 0x80070005 indicates? Is there a
master list of explanations of Windows error codes anywhere on the net?
Thanks!
John
DSG wrote:
> Type into Google microsoft error code 0x80070005
> and you'll get a few microsoft articles on this. And it looks like you will
> be working in the registry.
> DSG
>
> "John" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> :I did a repair installation of Windows XP Professional SP2. After doing
> : this, all previously installed Windows updates need to be re-installed.
> :
> : I started Windows Update. First it updated the Windows Update software.
> : Then when I searched for updates it told me I needed an update to the
> : Windows Installer. It downloaded the program and started the
> : installation, but the installation failed. It said the system needed to
> : be re-booted before the installation could complete. I re-booted and
> : tried again. Same failure. It gives me the error code 0x80070005.
> :
> : BTW, this is a legal copy of Windows XP and it is activated.
> :
> : Suggestions as to how to correct this problem? Thanks!
> :
> : John
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