Windows ME: Update error message %1 %2

I am having problems with the latest update. After download and installation,
upon restart I am getting the message,
"Windows can not update files %1 %2 %1 %2
Windows may not run properly"

Actually, it seems to run fine although my Symantec virus program is now
giving me the message that my e-mail virus scan is disabled. Running virus
scan manually works fine, though.

Every day or two, my windows automatic update tries to update again and I
continually get the same message.

What's up?
Or, is it just time to give up on ME and move to XP?

SYMPTOMS
When you start a Windows Millennium Edition (Me)-based computer after you
run the Norton System Works 2000 Live Update feature, you may receive the
following error message
Windows could not upgrade the file from %1 to %2
and your computer may stop responding.
CAUSE
This issue occurs because Norton System Works 2000 is not compatible with
Windows Me.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact Norton to inquire about the availability of a
fix for this issue. For information about how to do so, please view the
following Norton Web site:
http://www.norton.com

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured
by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.

step 2 ::

To resolve this issue, rename the Wininit.ini file: 1. Click Start, point to
Search, and then click Files or Folders.
2. In the Named box, type wininit.ini.
3. In the Look in box, click Local Hard Drives.
4. Click Search Now.
5. Right-click the Wininit.ini file in the list of found items, and then
click Rename.
6. Type Wininit.old, and then press ENTER.
7. Close the Search Results window.
8. Restart your computer.
9. Reinstall your program or update.



"RLau6" wrote:

> I am having problems with the latest update. After download and installation,
> upon restart I am getting the message,
> "Windows can not update files %1 %2 %1 %2
> Windows may not run properly"
>
> Actually, it seems to run fine although my Symantec virus program is now
> giving me the message that my e-mail virus scan is disabled. Running virus
> scan manually works fine, though.
>
> Every day or two, my windows automatic update tries to update again and I
> continually get the same message.
>
> What's up?
> Or, is it just time to give up on ME and move to XP?

RLau6 wrote:

> I am having problems with the latest update. After download and installation,
> upon restart I am getting the message,
> "Windows can not update files %1 %2 %1 %2
> Windows may not run properly"
>
> Actually, it seems to run fine although my Symantec virus program is now
> giving me the message that my e-mail virus scan is disabled. Running virus
> scan manually works fine, though.
>
> Every day or two, my windows automatic update tries to update again and I
> continually get the same message.
>
> What's up?
> Or, is it just time to give up on ME and move to XP?
Hi

Subject: Re: windows cannot upgrade %1 to %2
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsme.setup
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...tngp13.phx.gbl

and

Error Message: Windows Could Not Upgrade the File %1 from %2 %1: %2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283069



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torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
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Your %1/%2 error is caused usually by Norton LiveUpdate, corrupting the
System Restore archive - although there are other possible causes.

Do a Search for the file WININIT.INI - if you find it, then rename it to
WININIT.JNK, and reboot - your problem should be gone.

If you don't find it, then try this - Start|Run - enter SCANREG /FIX into
the dialog box, and click OK - windows will reboot - see if that fixes it.

If not, then open Windows Explorer - check in Folder Properties that you are
able to view Hidden and System files (two settings), then Search on your PC
for files named '_RESTORE' (without the quotes) - you should find the
C:\_RESTORE folder - r-click on it, and select Properties.
How many files/folders are there? If it's around 64 thousand, then
LiveUpdate has been up to its tricks again, and you'll have to completely
remove the folder from DOS - use the following method, which seems to be
the easiest at present.

Reboot to DOS using your Startup disk enter the following commands at the
A:\> prompt.

ATTRIB -R -H -S C:\_RESTORE
REN C:\_RESTORE OLDREST

remove the floppy, and reboot to normal windows. - your error should be
gone, and you should now have a new, single restore point. Go to Windows
Explorer, and delete the C:\OLDREST folder

HTH


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

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"RLau6" <> wrote in message
news:1DDF4115-AF90-4B18-9D3E-...
>I am having problems with the latest update. After download and
>installation,
> upon restart I am getting the message,
> "Windows can not update files %1 %2 %1 %2
> Windows may not run properly"
>
> Actually, it seems to run fine although my Symantec virus program is now
> giving me the message that my e-mail virus scan is disabled. Running
> virus
> scan manually works fine, though.
>
> Every day or two, my windows automatic update tries to update again and I
> continually get the same message.
>
> What's up?
> Or, is it just time to give up on ME and move to XP?