> I get a failure every time I use the Windows Automated Update. This is a
> fresh install of Windows XP Pro. w/SP2. Then I installed
> sp3. Then I installed IE7.
>
> The system is Genuine, so that is not the issue. If I download
> the files individually, then I can install but I can't use the
> Automated Update.
Curiosity...
As many will tell you - ignore the title and symptoms listed in the article
referred to. Do method 1 and 2 and see if it fixes your issue whether or
not you repaired anything.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Try method 1 and try to update*.
If fails - try method 2 and try to update*.
*try to update:
- Visit
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
or "Express" - do so.
- Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
- Scan for updates.
- When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
- You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates. I suggest
avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.
Hope that helps - come back and let us know!
