When I try to use the Windows Update link for my XP computer I get a message indicating that the location where the Windows Update stores data has changed and it needs to be repaired. How can I solve this problem?
When I try to use the Windows Update link for my XP computer and after using Windows Mr. Fix - It, I get a message indicating that the location where the Windows Update stores data has changed and must be repaired. How can I solve this problem?
I'm not that computer literate and do not understand what needs to be fixed.
This problem just started a few weeks when I noticed that I had any recent download automatic update that I regularly get. So I tried to do it manually through access via my control panel.
I use ESET Antivirus Node32 software.
Hello
1. What is the error message or an exact error code?
2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
3. you try to check the updates?
I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.
Method 1:
Reset Windows Update components and then try to download the updates.
How to reset the Windows Update components?
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058
Warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
Method 2:
File system scan tool checker and then try to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and check.
Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe):
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747
Please respond with more information so that we could help you more.
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