Vista - Cannot install updates (automatically or manually)

I got this computer with Vista for 2 1/2 years. It is set to "update automatically", and should NEVER be... And even when I go to "manually" install updates, it won't... What is the problem? Can anyone help?

Hi Lazyladyinky,

1. what happens when you try to install the updates manually?

2 are you getting any error or message code while trying to install updates?

3. what type of internet connection do you use?

Reset windows update components before installing the windows updates.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

You cannot install some programs or updates

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

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