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• Windows 10 could not be installed-how remove this message from my first screen update?

  The deadline passed free installation. Everytime I open Windows Update (in Win7) I get no updates to accept or decline. Instead, I see a update initial screen that says "Windows 10 could not be installed."  How can I get rid of this message and feedback Windows Update for its normal operation and display, now that the thrust of Win10's past?

  I had the same problem. Go into the registry and remove the key from 'Dismantling' at the following location fixes the problem.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\OSUpgrade\Rollback

• Windows Update still says "Windows 10 could not be installed"

  This is a supplementary question of "W - 7 portable is still trying to move to W - 10.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-update/w-7-laptop-is-still-trying-to-move-to-w-10/0c0f4b6f-A269-4e04-bc9e-c18a0b6c8078

  Canadian technology has given me the help I needed to get Windows Update, run again, but remains a problem. Even after the download and installation of updates today, Windows Update always starts with "Windows 10 could not be installed" with the error 80004004-40019. Is it going to annoy my client forever or there at - there a way to reset Windows Update in order to start to show the previous screen of the remaining updates?

  And to make the situation quite clear, the client never asked for Windows 10. His anti-virus caused all coming to a sudden stop (long story), which was actually a good thing because Windows 10 could not settle via deceptive tactics of Microsoft. I manually uninstalled all updates of Windows 10.

  Suggest:

  1. Install the GWX Control Panel and use it to stop the thing Win10
  2. Set Windows Update to NEVER, and then you take responsibility and control to manage the process.

• Update Windows 10 could not be installed

  Windows 10 could not be installed and displays the error code: 80240031. Download is 100% and the error message shows. Please someone solve this problem.

  Thank you

  Review:

  • How to: 10 tips before installing Windows 10
  • How to: 10 things to do if the Windows 10 install fails.

  Retry the upgrade manually:

  Option 1:

  Download the media creation tool

  Click with the right button on the MediaCreationTool.exe file and then click on run as administrator.

  

  Note: How to check if you are downloaded or installed the update Windows 10 November

  How to create an ISO or USB drive.

  Select upgrade this PC now and then click Next

  

  Option 2:

  Task of pre-required

  When you make significant changes to your computer for example updated operating system, you must always back up. See the links to resources on the backup by clicking the link for each version of Windows you are using: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1

  • How to back up and restore your files manually
  • How to free up disk space in Windows
  • How to: 10 tips before installing Windows 10

  then

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  then

  • Turn off (preferably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before you perform the upgrade.
  • Reboot several times, and then try again.
  • Disable the general USB peripherals (for example - smart card reader).
  • If you are using a SCSI drive, make sure you have the drivers available for your storage on a thumdrive device and it is connected. During the installation of Windows 10, click on the advanced custom Option and use the command load driver to load the driver for the SCSI drive. If this does not work and the installer still fails, consider switching to an IDE based hard drive.
  • Perform a clean boot, restart, and then try again.
  • If you upgrade to the. ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during the installation, if you are connected in LAN (Ethernet) or wireless, disable both, then try to install.
  • If you are updated through Windows Update, when download reaches 100% disconnect from the LAN (Ethernet) Internet or Wi - Fi, then proceed with the installation.
  • If this does not work, try using the. ISO file to upgrade if possible.
  • If you are connected to a domain, go to a local account.
  • If you have an external equipment, attached to the machine, unplug them (example, game controllers, USB sticks, external hard drive, printers, peripherals not essential).

• Why did Windows using stealth tactics and install updates without permission or notice?

  Why did Windows using stealth tactics and install updates without permission or notice?
  It becomes a regular event, it also seems to restart in the middle of the night to set up these updates. I don't know what the intention but
  [Vista 32 bit] I returned this intrusion in the files to my PC and I always despise microsoft to decide to act like a pirate.  I'll give microsoft some time to answer this, but I expect to be as horrible as they are usually with the customer service.   So in a few weeks, I'll start to smear the name of microsoft as much as possible and sway anyone my possible to buy non-Microsoft products.

  Read here:

  Microsoft Update product team blog: Windows Update and automatic reboots

  http://blogs.technet.com/Mu/archive/2008/10/02/Windows-Update-and-automatic-reboots.aspx>

  Change how Windows installs or notifies you of updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates>

  If you select the download updates but let me choose... option, no update will install without your approval. Suppose an update will require a reboot and does not approve the installation of an update until & unless you are ready to restart.

  You can change the AU for the "updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" setting. Once you have done this, you will need to approve the updates are downloaded, the updates are installed and where they are installed.

  I prefer "check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" setting.

  UTC/GMT is 13:33 Tuesday, January 31, 2012

• Windows Installer is not correctly installed

  While trying to install updates for Adobe Reader (current version is 9.3) failure, asking me to run Adobe Reader repair.  Then tells me that Windows Installer is not correctly installed or does not.  This is a 64-bit of Windows Vista Dell computer.  The same error message also appears with MS Office updates.

  We will try to repair Windows Installer (I guess it was properly aiinstalle at a time or you would have had a lot of problems other software installation).  We will try the Windows Installer Cleanup utility at:http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-CleanUp-Utility.shtml and see if that solves the problem.

  If this does not work, what is the EXACT message you get on Windows Installer and when does it appear?  When the problem started?  Which version of Windows Installer you are using and which version has problems?  A new version has been installed recently, and it is this new version with the problem?  Which version of Vista you are using (for example, 32-bit Vista Business SP2)?  What are you installation requires Windows Installer, which causes this problem (name and version of the program)?

  I hope this helps.  Keep me updated, and please answer my questions in your next reply if necessary.

  Thanks and good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows vista home premium-inable install updates error code 80070005

  original title: windows vista error code 80070005 premium family

  My computer won't allow updates. Whenever I check for them I get the error code 80070005. How can I fix it? Ive tried a few fixes here and nothing works.

  Hello

  ·         What are the troubleshooting steps you have tried?

  ·         You get the error message with code 80070005?

  I suggest you follow these methods and see if it helps:

  Method 1:

  Try to install the update to the clean boot and check if it helps.

   

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

   

  Note: Don't forget to start your machine in normal mode by following step 7 of the link.

   

   

  Method 2:

  You can try temporarily turning on all security software and then try the updates again.

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  
  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

   

   

  Method 3:

  I suggest you to reset the Windows Update components and check.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 4:

  Follow the steps in the below article mentioned and look for the question.

   

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Method 5:

  Error code 80070005 means generally that you're not quite allowed to install updates. Check out these articles from the KB and check if that helps.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/816731

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/918355

• Not to install updates for Vista!

  I have problems to install the new updates for vista.  The installation remains glued to 4 of 15 updates and would not be complete.  I shut down my computer manually.  Any help with this would be great.

  Hello

  ·         You get an error message or code?

  Method 1:

  I suggest that you put the computer to boot and check if you can install the updates:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: When you are finished troubleshooting, place the computer to a normal startup by following step 7 from the link above.

  Method 2:

  You can also reset the component of windows update and check the issue:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 3:

  I suggest you follow the steps in the link below and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  (11/05/2011-23:31):
  (11/05/2011-22:50):

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the steps in the link below and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

• I have 10 updates to windows that will not be installed if you please help me with vista

  I have 10 updates to windows that don't will install tried everything.  The fixit man says it fixed, but I can not install.  This has happened for months.  I also downloaded packs 1 and 2.  I NEED HELP BADLY. Thank you

  Hello. Stevenantinori,

  Start > all programs > Windows Update

  Click view update history

  Under Search Status Failed

  Click twice on this list

  Details of the error lists error Code #.

  You can click on the link "Get help with this error" for more information.

  When noting these error Code #, please post back each error code # and KB # it relates to.

  Restart Windows Update after each method below

  Method 1)

  In the meantime, download and run the system update readiness tool

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-system-update-readiness-tool

  Restart Windows Update

  Method 2)

  Run the System File Checker tool

  Right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator

  Type the following command:

  SFC/scannow

  Press enter

  Note: There is a space between SFC and / scannow

  When the scan is complete, restart Windows Update

  Method 3)

  Reset the contents of the Catroot2 folder

  Opened in administrative Mode command prompt window

  Type the following command

  net stop cryptsvc

  Press enter

  MD %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old

  Press enter

  xcopy %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old /s %systemroot%\system32\catroot2
  Press enter

  Delete all the contents of the Catroot2 folder

  Type

  net start cryptsvc

  Press enter

  Retry Wndows Update

  Method 4)

  Delete incorrect registry values that may exist

  1. Click Start, in the search box, type regedit

  2. in the list programs, click on regedit.exe

  3. Locate and click the following registry subkey

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMPONENTS

  4. right click on the COMPONENTS

  5. click on export

  6. in the bvox of file name, type COMPONENTS

  7. in the save box, click Desktop, and then click on save to save the file to your desktop

  8. in the Details pane, right-click PendingXmlIdentifier right-click and then click on remove. If the value does not exist, proceed to the next step

  9. in the Details pane, right-click on NextQueueEntryIndex and then click on remove. If the value does not exist, proceed to the next step

  10. in the Details pane, right-click on AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving and then click on remove. If the value does not exist, continue to the next step.

  11. restart the computer

  12. try to install the updates again.

  Method 5)

  Save the Windows Update files

  Command prompt opened with administrator privileges

  Type the following command and press ENTER after each entry

  REGSVR32 WUPS2. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 STINKS. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAUENG. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUAPI. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUCLTUX. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 WUWEBV. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 JSCRIPT. DLL/S
  REGSVR32 MSXML3. DLL/S

  New attempt to update windows

  I hope this helps.

• Update to Windows 7 SP1 installed, but not in installed updates or system

  Recently, I installed Windows 7 x 64 Ultimate on my pc and then with the update. All the updates successfully without error. Win7 SP1 update was also without errors. It shows in the history of the update, but not in the installed updates or computer properties. IE11 and Visual Studio will not install because they need SP1. I can't uninstall the update to try again because he's not here but windows update does not offer it (also tried the variant of the command prompt to uninstall does not work). I tried to reinstall the whole system, and it ends up the same thing again. Someone knows how to fix this problem or at least Visual Studio works without SP1?

  Restart your computer and wait 30 minutes for the system to operate before you download information. When the review much, not Event Viewer log files all problems show in the period immediately after the computer has booted.

  Please provide a copy of your system information file. Type the system information in the search box above the Start button and press the ENTER key (alternative is select Start, all programs, accessories, System Tools, system information). Select file, Export and give the file a name noting where it is located. Not to place the cursor in the body of the report before exporting the file. The system creates a new information file system each time system information is available. You must allow a minute or two before the file is completely filled before exporting a copy. Please download the file to your OneDrive, to share with everyone and post a link here. Normal mode preferred report. Please say if the report was obtained in safe mode. If the report is in one language other than English, please indicate the language.

  Please download and share with everybody fresh copies of your System log and journal of the Application (two files) of your event viewer on your disc one and post a link here. You can delete any previous copies of your OneDrive records.

  To access the system, log, select Start, Control Panel, administrative tools, Event Viewer, in the list on the left of the window, expand Windows logs and select System. Place the cursor on the system, select the Action in the Menu and record all events like (the evtx default file type) and give a name to the file. Do the same for the application log. Do not offer not filtered files. Do not place the cursor in the list of reports before selecting the Action from the menu. Do not clear the logs so that you have a persistent problem.

  For assistance OneDrive see paragraph 9.3:
  http://www.gerryscomputertips.co.UK/MicrosoftCommunity1.htm

• HP 15-r100nia note: cannot install Updats after download

  PLEASE FRIENDS, I CHECKED FOR UPDATE WITH MY LAPTOP BUT AFTER DOUNLOADING, WHEN INSTALLING MY SYSTEM WAS NOT ABLE TO INSTALL UPDATES, HIS WATCH HAS FAILED.

  Thanks @ BHK6, problem solved.
  I have decided to re - run the Windows Update and download batch.

• Windows 7 does not stop after updates

  My computer will not stop after you install updates. What is the best way to solve the problem?

  Thank you
  Cam1956

  Hi cam1956,

  The updates take time depending on the size of the file. If the update has hung so I suggest you hard reboot the computer and see if you can boot to the desktop. If you can boot to the desktop and then the updates are not installed will appear and which will be installed during the next update.

  Run the troubleshooter in Windows 7 for Windows Update turn when starting the computer on the desk, and perhaps that should take care of the updates. Install updates by selecting two to both as the updates and see update is actually causing the problem.

  Once you have identified the update that causes the problem, you can access the link below and install the updates manually.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/GP/downloadover/en-AU#TAB0

  If you know the updates that must be installed, you can manually enter the KB update in the search bar the link to download the update manually.

  If the computer does not start on the desktop, then I suggest you to start safe mode and see if you can boot to the desktop. If you are in the office, do a system restore which will take the computer to a time where it was working fine and then start to install the updates manually as suggested above.

  Go to the link below for the procedure to start in Safe Mode and system restore.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Let us know if the problem is not resolved or for any other help.

  Varun j: MICROSOFT SUPPORT
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• Windows shuts my computer to install updates. He Don't warn me, as he has done before, with option to defer. Corrective action?

  I recently got a new computer. I used to have XP now I have Windows 7. I don't know if I have received prior warnings on this system. I've always had warnings from windows before with XP.

  Eric,

  read here:

  Team blog product Microsoft Update: Windows Update and restarting automatic http://blogs.technet.com/mu/archive/2008/10/02/windows-update-and-automatic-reboots.aspx>

  Change how Windows installs or informs you about updateshttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates>

  If you select the download updates but let me choose... option, no update will install without your approval. Suppose an update will require a reboot and does not approve the installation of an update until & unless you are ready to restart.

  You can change the setting "notify only". Once you have done this, you will need to approve the updates are downloaded updates are installed commandeLorsque, which they are installed.

  What are the differences between Windows updates and automatic updates from Microsoft Updates?

  While Windows Update provides updates specifically for Windows, Microsoft Update expands the service to download and install updates for other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Office and Windows Live [as well as Silverlight & Microsoft Security Essentials]. Update automatic is a feature that allows you to configure your PC to automatically download and install updates using each service, making it easy and convenient for you to keep your current Windows PC.

  Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/FAQ.mspx>

  If you disable Microsoft Update, your default update source is "reversed" update of Windows, but it does NOT neutralize automatic updates.

• Windows 7 - system hangs on install updates 1 of 2

  Windows 7 hangs on the first when told to close on the first configuration of the user. The installation program will suffer if I turn off manually?

  * original title - please do not power off or unplug your machine. Installing Update 1 of 2... in movement. Hard drive light does not *.

  No, it should not be, Windows 7 uses a file system that is logged, so recovery should not be a problem, the system will pick up where it left off.

  I recommend do you a manual download and install updates that have been incriminated by go http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Computer Windows XP detects not * all * critical updates or high priority

  Hello

  I am and have been, problems with a computer Windows XP here at work that does not detect critical updates either Windows Update or Microsoft Update.  In fact, the only update that is currently available to me is one for Silverlight.  I also checked that no update is currently hidden.  In addition, when checking "Add/Remove Programs" when you select the check box 'Show updates', that an update installed is listed: Security Update for Windows XP (KB923786).

  I should also mention that I don't get any errors whatsoever in the analysis of updates; simply, the updates are not listed as being available for me to install.  It's almost as if he thinks that I have already installed.

  This computer running Windows XP SP3 and Internet Explorer 6 installed (Internet Explorer 7 or 8 is not an update available) I have not tried to install IE7 manually although I can try soon (if you think it can solve my problem).

  Here's what I've tried:
  I tried to reinstall the Windows Update Agent using the command: windowsupdateagent30 - x 86 .exe /wuforce
  I tried to reset the Windows Update components using the tool 'Fix It' of this article (I did not all the steps manually): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

  This is the last release of my file WindowsUpdate.log last time I tried to search for updates:

  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c Misc = logging initialized (build: 7.4.7600.226, tz:-0800) =.
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c Misc = process: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c Misc = Module: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c COMAPI - COMAPI: IUpdateServiceManager::AddService -.
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c COMAPI - ServiceId = {7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d}
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:484 468 a6c COMAPI - AuthorizationCabPath = C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\muauth.cab
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 1080 61 c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\Downloaded\7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d.auth.cab.temp\muauth.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 1080 61 ch. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  The service properties of DtaStor update 2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 2160 874: registered with AU service is {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 468 a6c COMAPI - added service, URL = http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 468 a6c COMAPI - COMAPI: IUpdateServiceManager::RegisterServiceWithAU -.
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:500 468 a6c COMAPI - ServiceId = {7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d}
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:515 468 a6c Misc = logging initialized (build: 7.4.7600.226, tz:-0800) =.
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:515 468 a6c Misc = process: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:515 468 a6c Misc = Module: C:\WINDOWS\system32\muweb.dll
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:515 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:546 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:750 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:765 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:765 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:765 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:859 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:34:859 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Setup * configuration: check if it is necessary to update *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Setup * Inf file: C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.inf
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Setup * IsUpdateRequired = No
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc = logging initialized (build: 7.4.7600.226, tz:-0800) =.
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc = process: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc = Module: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:265 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:281 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:359 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:359 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:359 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:359 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:453 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:453 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:453 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:453 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:609 468 a6c Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c Setup * configuration: check if it is necessary to update *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c Setup * Inf file: C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.inf
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\cdm.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll.mui update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaucpl.cpl update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaucpl.cpl.mui update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll.mui update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll.mui update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c installation NOT required for the C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups2.dll update: target = 7.4.7600.226, required version 7.4.7600.226 = version
  2010-01-27 10:45:35:625 468 a6c Setup * IsUpdateRequired = No
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:765 468 a6c COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:765 468 a6c COMAPI - START - COMAPI: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:765 468 a6c COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:765 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:765 468 a6c COMAPI<-- submitted="" --="" comapi:="" search="" [clientid="">
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  2010-01-27 10:45:37:781 1080 63C Agent *.
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  2010-01-27 10:45:37:781 1080 63C Agent * scope of search = {Machine}
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:781 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:781 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:875 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:875 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:875 1080 63C Agent looking for updates auth cab for 7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d to http://download.windowsupdate.com/v9/microsoftupdate/redir/muauth.cab service
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:875 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:37:875 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:031 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:031 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:031 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:031 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
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  2010-01-27 10:45:38:156 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D\muv4muredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:171 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:203 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D\muv4muredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:218 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:218 1080 63 c PT +++ PT: Synchronizing server updates +++
  2010-01-27 10:45:38:218 1080 63 c PT + ServiceId = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}, URL of the server = https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/ClientWebService/client.asmx
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:296 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D\muv4muredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:296 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:343 1080 63C Misc validation signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D\muv4muredir.cab:
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:343 1080 63 c. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:359 1080 63 c PT +++ PT: synchronizing extended update info +++
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:359 1080 63 c PT + ServiceId = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}, URL of the server = https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/ClientWebService/client.asmx
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  2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 1080 63C Agent update {870866B2-C082-4DF6-8E15-B2E44D033FEB}.100 is cut out because of the possible replacement
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  2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 1080 63C Agent * updates found 1 and 54 categories in the search. evaluated Appl. rules of 530 of the 653 deployment of entities
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 1080 63C Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = MicrosoftUpdate] of
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 d90 COMAPI > COMAPI - RECOVERY -: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
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  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 d90 COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 d90 COMAPI - END--COMAPI: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 d90 COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 a6c COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 a6c COMAPI - START - COMAPI: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:796 468 a6c COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 468 a6c COMAPI<-- submitted="" --="" comapi:="" search="" [clientid="">
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent * START * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = MicrosoftUpdate] of
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent * Online = No; Ignore download priority = No
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent * criteria = "IsInstalled = 0 and IsHidden = 1".
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent * ServiceID = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D} third service
  2010-01-27 10:45:40:812 1080 63C Agent * scope of search = {Machine}
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  2010-01-27 10:45:41:171 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:171 1080 63C Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = MicrosoftUpdate] of
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:171 1080 63C Agent *.
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:187 468 d90 COMAPI > COMAPI - RECOVERY -: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:187 468 d90 COMAPI - updates found = 0
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:187 468 d90 COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:187 468 d90 COMAPI - END--COMAPI: search [ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
  2010-01-27 10:45:41:187 468 d90 COMAPI-
  2010-01-27 10:45:45:781 1080 63C report REPORT EVENT: {C5218E70-D22F-4009-82CC-226A9D6D8440} 2010-01-27 10:45:40:781 - 0800 1 147 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 0 MicrosoftUpdate success software sync Windows Update Client detected 1 updates successfully.

  4. from Winver: Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.080413 - 2111: Service Pack 3)

  As I suspected, the computer has a (very early) beta of SP3 installed. Uninstall, reboot twice, and then install Windows XP SP3 Final [1] & restart twice again.

  WinXP SP3 - read all the prerequisites for a successful installation
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

  Then go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Select CUSTOM and scan | Install all updates critical security available (only); Follow all the instructions. Subsequently, another CUSTOM scan to make sure that you have not missed any.

  Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update! Just 'hide' for now, please. (Believe me).

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

  NB: You can skip step 4 in the link above.