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• Update Windows XP, SP2 is not keen to download...

  I just did a fresh install of XP on a hard drive extra and I'm trying to update XP, automatic updates are on and I even went on the site for updates to check updates. SP2 has tried to download overnight, but it is not nothing, or do anywhere. Anyone happen to know why this is? All small updates have been downloading fine until updated SP2.

  (Sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum, I thought I chose the Windows XP box)

  Download the complete file and install:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

  (It's for single PCs as well), this way you can keep the same in case you need to reinstall again or integrate SP2 with the original disc.

  BTW all links lead to the same Newsgroup to update Windows, for Windows 7, Windows XP, Vista. TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Windows Update does not recognize that Windows Vista SP2 is NOT installed.

  I have Windows Vista x 64 with SP1 and I defined updates on automatic.  However, it does recognize that the SP2 is not installed...  I'm afraid to try to install it manually after reading all the trouble with SP2 on this site.  Could you please tell me why the updates fails to recognize the SP2 is not installed and I have to do to solve it?  I'm not a master IT person, I just want my computer to be as up-to-date as possible.

  Thanks for the advice and any help I can get.

  Hi Alamogordo,

  Welcome to Microsoft Windows forums!

  Automatic updates would have tried to install sp2 and the installation was corrupt and failed.  So it will not try to reinstall. We have to uninstall sp2 to view update history and try to download and install manually.

  1. click on Start to type windows update in the start search box and click on enter

  2. click on view history of update and uninstall sp2 (kb948465)

  3. use the below given link to download sp2 (download to your desktop)

  4 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=891ab806-2431-4d00-afa3-99ff6f22448d & displaylang = in & displaylang = in

  Follow these methods before installing sp2

  Method 1

  Try to put your computer in clean boot mode and check if the problem persists. To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts. This article describes how to solve problems in Windows Vista or Windows 7 by performing a clean boot.

  Steps to put your computer in a clean boot:

  1. click on Start
  2. type msconfig in the Search box and press ENTER.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click continue.

  1. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
  2. under Selective startup, clear the Load Startup items check box.
  3. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click disable all.
  4. click on OK.
  5. When you are prompted, click restart.

  Method 2

  Run the system update tool

  System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. These contradictions may be caused by various hardware failures or can be caused by software problems. In some cases, these inconsistencies can affect the Windows Service store, and they can cause software updates not do not work. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies.

  1. open the link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 scroll through Microsoft Download Center where several links under this section.

  2. first link is for 32-bit operating system and the second is 64-bit.

  3. click on the appropriate link, then run it on your computer.

  4. Once completed, try to install sp2 through automatic updates

  5. in the case of a failure to install manually

  NOTE: TURN ON YOUR COMPUTER TO A NORMAL STARTUP AFTER TRYING THE STEPS ABOVE.

  Click Start, in the search box to start, type msconfig and press ENTER.
  Select Normal startup, and then press apply and OK

  How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791

  Description of the preparation tool update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 system
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  How to perform a clean boot procedure to determine if background programs are interfering with a game or a program that you currently use
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/331796

  Try this and let us know the answer.

  Thank you and best regards,

  Bindu S - MICROSOFT SUPPORT
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• Vista SP2 does not auto update

  Vista SP2 is not in the automatic update, while all other updates are normally found. I have all necessary installed update that is required for SP2, including SP1. How can I fix?

  Thank you!

  Eric

  Both - SP2

  Hardware and software which if present will result in Windows Update does not offer a service pack Installation problems are known to occur with the hardware and software in the following list. Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

  • Systems of Intel ICH7 with Bluetooth that are connected to a USB 2.0 hub

    Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is not available through Windows Update for customers who have an Intel ICH7 with Bluetooth system that is connected to a USB 2.0 hub. There is a known issue with the service and the hardware configuration. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    970408 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970408/) A Bluetooth device stops working intermittently on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 2
  • vLite

    If you used vLite to customize your Windows Vista installation, you may have removed required system components. To work around this problem, install the latest version of vLite. For more information, see at the following vLite Web site:

    http://www.vLite.NET/ (http://www.vlite.net/)
  • HP TouchSmart IQ700 models of computers

    There is a known compatibility issue between SP2 and the specific USB hardware on the motherboards of this range of products.

  • Windows Live Messenger 14

    There is a compatibility problem with Windows Live Messenger 14. An upgrade of the operating system causes Windows Live Messenger 14 to stop working. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    972634 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972634/) you cannot start Windows Live Messenger 14.0 after installing a service pack Windows

    Etc.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• WGA fails installation WinXP Pro SP2 will not update additional

  Windows SP2 will not install updates and insists it takes to install WGA (although the WGA tool showed of Windows IS authentic).  I tried the FixIt tool, I tried to disable the anti-virus protection and it WGA is still not established.  No other updates will be installed because of this.

  Hello

  Try the standalone SP3 Installer. Download here...

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=24

  Tricky

• KB2585542 for vista SP2 is not listed in the microsoft updates

  Hello

  I have a Windows Vista Enterprise SP2 32 bit OS. where is installed without Microsoft Updates.
  When I ran/scan of Microsoft Updates, MS12-006 (2643584) from Jan 2012 recent PT in which KB2585542 for vista SP2 is not listed in microsoft updates.
  Y at - it an update to install before you get to the KB2585542 in the Microsoft updates.

  You will find appropriate support for Vista Enterprise in IT Pro forums-online http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsvistaitpro

• Vista SP2 does not updated Windows because the Windows Modules Installer (Trustedinstaller.exe) crashing

  Hello.
  My laptop Vista SP2 does not have Windows updates due to the Windows Modules Installer (Trustedinstaller.exe) crashing:

  Error message:
  "Signing of the problem:
  Problem event name: APPCRASH
  Application name: TrustedInstaller.exe
  Application version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Application timestamp: 49e01af1
  Fault Module name: wcp.dll
  Fault Module Version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Timestamp of Module error: 49e0380e
  Exception code: 80000003
  Exception offset: 0013b 972
  OS version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.2
  Locale ID: 2057
  Additional information 1: fcbe
  More information 2: 21dec0ca93c87c4af4036e2c4a4d224a
  3 more information: 93a 4
  "Additional information 4: 172cbe47bfd87945783d7b08d7f02897.

  Update history shows a number of updates that haved 'impossible' to install accordingly.
  Any ideas how to solve this problem for all my PC install Windows updates pending?

  Thank you very much!

  Hi Spoon579,

  Jose is correct that we need more information. Without any information only generic suggestions that we can supply to run SFC/scannow here or CheckSUR here

• XP SP2 will not install;

  Usbport.sys misuse when not in use.

  If WinXP SP2 is not installed, you are absent during three years of critical security updates, and you couldn't possibly have a functional application of the antivirus installed.

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Whenever I try to find new updates for my computer error 80248009 appears under Windows Updates. I have not installed new updates on my computer in a month because of this problem. How should I do so that I can update my computer?

  Whenever I try to find new updates for my computer error 80248009 appears under Windows Updates. I have not installed new updates on my computer in a month because of this problem. How should I do so that I can update my computer?

  Error when you try to use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates: "0 x 80248009":
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956700

  Quote your full version of Windows (for example, WinXP SP3;) Windows XP 64 - bit SP2; Vista SP1; Vista 64 - bit SP2; Win7; Win7 64 bit) when you post in a forum or a newsgroup. Please do it in your next reply. ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• SP2 will not install on the Arab language files

  I am trying to remove the Arabic Lang files to enable SP2 install, but I the uninstall fails, and I can't work on how to remove the Language Interface Pack.

  The error msg I get is simply - "cannot remove the language pack.

  the standalone version of SP2 will not install either.

  Any advice much appreciated.

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support, initially planned to end on November 26, 2009, has been extended until February 26, 2010. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Some questions may require that more support for which he is advanced a charge.  Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (i.e., download problem;) Installation problem; Problems after installing a service pack). ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I am running xp family and I don't want to install sp3. Once there is an option to 'hide' that update to the update from microsoft is not keep trying install... but I can't find this option more... so my question is: how to hide the sp3 update?

  I didn't "feel like sp3. I have no install disk for it, I only have records of sp2. If something goes wrong with my installation of windows, I want to be able to fix it!

  You don't want to hide it. Computers running under that WinXP SP2 will NOT be offered additional updates of security reviews, automatic updates will stop working, and the Windows Update Web site will not be available after April 12, 2010, until that SP3 is installed.

  HOW to get a computer running WinXP SP2 fully patched
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  WinXP SP3 is entirely-installable, if the need ever arose.

  Speaking of SP3 and "Repair install", see...

  About IE7 & IE8 and Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/IE-and-XPSP3.aspx

  How to perform a repair of Windows XP installation, if a later version of Internet Explorer is installed:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/917964

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Vista SP2 has not installed recovery changes. Error e000023f.__Please help computer is running fine now.

  Hi, I tried to install SP2 for Vista pack recently without success. Basically, I'll install and my computer stops then starts up and when installing it will cancel and say changes in recovery does not summers.

  When my computer load back to the top of the screen and the icons have become much bigger and my computer seems to be missing a lot of pilots.

  I tried to disable all the startup items.

  I tried to uninstall my Norton 360 program.

  Stand-alone setup I tried and it also does the same thing.

  Ran sfc/scannow, and it has detected an error and fixed it but no difference.

  I tried to run the system preparation tool, but loading upward it checks updates and asks me to install an update first. When you try to install the update, it happens at the same point every time and just hangs. If I wait long enough he will say: impossible to install and it is that I get.

  When I check history the next error code update to SP2 install is e000023f. I tried to check whether that SP2 was installed in part. When I go in the installed updates it have SP2 listed, but when I right click on it gives me no option to delete so I guess it was not installed. By going to computer/properties also confirmed that it is still SP1.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated that I like this update because my computer doesn't seem to be good at all currently underway. It takes more than an hour now to intall minor updates.

  Help, please.

  Thank you

  Mark

  If N360 is no longer installed (and before you reinstall it):

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. click right on the file saved in #1 above, and then select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  IMPORTANT! Should not connect your computer to the internet or any network without a fully functional anti-virus application & completely updated installed and an active firewall!

  Your misguided (IMHO) use of System Mechanic may have caused your problems. If you think your registry needs to "clean up" or "repaired" and need more convincing that it doe NOT, read http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• This update that kb2729450 will not be installed on my machine.

  This update that kb2729450 will not be installed on my machine. I am running Windows XP SP3. .NET framework 1.1 of .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 are also responsible... Why the many versions?

  The yellow security shield appears in the status bar. I click on the shield and the Update window opens. I select the "quick installation" and the installation of the update begins. After a few minutes, the message 'Done '. Here's where she spreads all other "Updates" I ran this machine. In the "Done" window, there is only an option button "close"... No button "restart the computer". I click on the "Close" button, the window collapses and the yellow shield disappears... for about 5 minutes, when he reappears! I check the 'Add Remove Programs' in Control Panel, and I don't see that kb2729450 listed. I've "installed" 5 - 6 times, always with the same result. I was struck with this ransomware FBI 4-5 months ago and it was professionally removed. Since I was very nervous when this machine burps.  Also, since the Microsoft Community page, I ran Kaspersky anti-rootkit.  He has reported no problems with this machine

  Nope, different from the machine, although I think I solved it.  I "restored" to a point three weeks ago.  After that 'Restore' finished, I have rebooted and within minutes the yellow shield pops up... I installed every 5 or 6 that this KB.  After installation, he went through his screen to normal closing with the radio button 'restart now '.  After the reboot, I checked the area add / remove in the control panel and Voila.  They and KB2729450 are all here.  The machine seems to work very well and also faster than its ever been.

• problem updating SP3 after a reboot at the end of the update process, IE8 will not start

  I have no problem updated from sp2 to sp3. However after a reboot at the end of the update process, IE8 will not hold. When I click on ie, computer absolutely crashes. Help, please

  Restart your computer and if restart is ok are not trying to run IE8. Go to add and remove and remove IE8 and your computer will be re-established on IE7.  If all is ok so far restart your computer once more and if everything is ok at this point you can download IE8 again.

• WMP on vista SP2 did not play on the web

  My WMPr in vista SP2 does not work on the web player. Since I reinstalled vista, it worked fine but I started to update to SP2, the WMP doesn't work anymore. Only on the Web site that encodes to WMP. I don't know why. Please help me solve this problem. I don't want to uninstall and reinstall windows more. It is time comsuming. Thank you very much.

  Hello

  1. don't you get an error when you try to play content online on Media Player?
  2. the problem occurs with a specific Web site or all Web sites?
  3. are you using Internet Explorer?

  Follow these methods and check if it solves the problem:

  Method 1: Scan run System File Checker (SFC).

  Scan SFC will Windows replace corrupted or missing system files on your computer.

  Scan sfc enforcement procedure:
  1. click on start, click principally made programs, accessories, right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator.
  2. click on continue or provide administrator credentials if prompted.
  3. in the command prompt window, type the following text, and then press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow

  Refer to this article for more information:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer settings.

  Refer to this article for help:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923737

  Note: the Internet Explorer the reset parameter would delete all browsing history, saved passwords and forms on your computer.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher-Microsoft Support.
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