XP SP3 failed 0x80246007

I just noticed this failed last Aug after trying to install tonight. No one
has reported this error code that I can find. Reinstalled Windows Update as
suggested in help, but no improvement. Don't know what is needed. Running XP
MCE SP2, but MCE hasn't worked for a year. Maybe related; I don't know.

On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:43:01 -0700, philberg wrote:

> I just noticed this failed last Aug after trying to install tonight. No one
> has reported this error code that I can find. Reinstalled Windows Update as
> suggested in help, but no improvement. Don't know what is needed. Running XP
> MCE SP2, but MCE hasn't worked for a year. Maybe related; I don't know.

When you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site or from
the Microsoft Update Web site, you may receive a "0x80246007" error code
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958042

Description of Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832671

Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

*Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3*
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Service Pack 3 Resource Page
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx

Good luck

There is a very good chance are that you are seeing the affects of a
hijackware infection.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

NB: Rename MRT.EXE to, e.g., SCANNER.EXE before running the tool!

2. Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!) in Safe
Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested
logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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philberg wrote:
> I just noticed this failed last Aug after trying to install tonight. No
> one
> has reported this error code that I can find. Reinstalled Windows Update
> as
> suggested in help, but no improvement. Don't know what is needed. Running
> XP
> MCE SP2, but MCE hasn't worked for a year. Maybe related; I don't know.