See: (ignore title)
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Usually method 1 is sufficient, otherwise move onto method 2.
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"JT in Michigan" wrote:
> Installed SP3 through Windows update, since then WU detects at least 8
> updates and fails on installing them. Have tried numerous times with same end
> result. Any info will be greatly appreciated.