Windows Update stalls after download

Was running XP on a new Dell. Installed XP SP2 without any problems. Then I
botched an attempt at installing .NET Framework 1.1 SP1. Every since then I
have been unable to figure a way to clear the mess or fix it. Now, everything
from the windows update will download successfully but gets to the preparing
to install message and just stalls. Any insights much appreciated. Thanks in
advance.

Dave
I have already logged a similra call earlier. I succesfully apllied all the
security patches and the he attempted to apply the .NET service pack it
downloaded and when it started to install it just hung. Now I cannot appy any
other windows update or any other Windows Installer for other packages, they
all start in some way and then just hang. I hope some Microsoft Guru is
reading these and will tell us how to unlock the problem.

"Dave Weeks" wrote:

> Was running XP on a new Dell. Installed XP SP2 without any problems. Then I
> botched an attempt at installing .NET Framework 1.1 SP1. Every since then I
> have been unable to figure a way to clear the mess or fix it. Now, everything
> from the windows update will download successfully but gets to the preparing
> to install message and just stalls. Any insights much appreciated. Thanks in
> advance.