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• Cannot install XP service packs - not enough space error

  Hi, Gilchrist, I lost my XP Pro according to the headder. When I try and reinstall it from the original disk, XP pro installed. The problem is when I try and install SP2 or SP3 States screen that there is not enough hard disk space. He reads that 2012 mb instead of the 6.45 GB. All ideas now to overcome this obstacle.

  Best regards.

  * Title *.
  Problems reinstalling with XP pro after April 21 of McAfee update debachle. Inability to read 6.4 GB hard drive.

  Have you contacted McAfee Support help yet?

  The foregoing despite...

  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 another repair facility (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  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 appropriate removal tool before installing updates, Service Packs Windows or IE upgrades 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:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  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.

  Or start a new thread in this forum for further assistance: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  ~ 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

• Cannot install Vista Service Pack 2 (or closer to Windows 7)

  Intel Core 2 Due CPU 8400 @ 3.00 GHZ w 2 GB RAM running (Windows Home Premium 64-bit).  Service Pack 1 is installed.

  Buy windows 7... tried last month upgrading Vista however the updater doesn't install not service pack 2. (KB948465).  kept trying to install it but would get to the end and fail, and then seeks to restore to the previous version and I would then have to start in safe mode.
  Spent the last day trawl through all instances and followed each piece of advice out there, but still no joy.
  Manually install the update for Windows (KB947821).  Uninstalled all antivirus & anti-spyware (AVG & Norton were both running).  Ran System File Checker & Windows Install CleanUp and say that everything is OK.
  Each reboot the computer in order to start the installation it restarts.  must select Safe mode with network... so going directly in "installation of the Service Pack: stage 3 of 3" arrives at 100% complete but then message comes up saying "Service pack do not have. '"  Restoration of the changes.  Do not turn off your computer. "Then"Configuring updates"and then to the normal login screen.  When I connect and go update history it reads "Windows Vista Service Pace 2 for x 64-based systems (KB948465).»  Details of the error 8007043 C Code.

  I then followed the instructions to install from the original DVD however after several hours I finally managed: 'the upgrade has failed.  your previous version of WIndows is being restored.  Do not restart your computer during this time. »

  Looking around and we found a lot of people with this issue but no solutions.  Don't know what I can do now?
  Any help is greatly appreciated!
  
  Best,

  Tom

  Uninstalled all antivirus & anti-spyware (AVG & Norton were both running).

  I just noticed the above your first post. You had AVG and installed NAV and loading at startup? What were you doing thought? Not surprising that SP2 or Win7 upgrade would not install!

  You must have an installed AV 1 and loading at startup. Chances are that AVG or Norton worked properly.

  You have 2 choices:

  1. back up your personal data (of which none should be considered reliable) and then format the HARD drive and do a clean install of Vista. or...

  2. make a "custom (Advanced) installation" of Win7 and then delete %system%\Windows.old <=this> . Do not even think to transfer the data from Vista to Win7. ~ 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

• Cannot install Vista service pack 2 is 800f0a09 error code with the message that there are problems with the driver for dell latitude

  Original title: why I get error code 800f0a09 to upgrade to windows vista service pack 2

  I have a laptop del that is running on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium. I tried to download itunes but it requires service pack 2. Whenever I try to update to service pack 2, I get the message following error code 800F0A09. He also mentioned problems with the driver for dell latitude. What can I do to fix this please.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Please join Microsoft Community where you can find the necessary information on Microsoft products!

  You can not install Vista Service pack 2 and get the error with code 800f0a09 and the message that there are problems with the driver for dell latitude.

  The problem may occur if some of the components of the update are corrupt.

  What is the full error message that you receive?

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below to check if the problem is with the update components:

  Method 1: Reset the update components

  See the site:

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

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

  Warning: 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://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  Method 2: Run the system update readiness tool

   

  See the site:

  System update scan tool corrects errors of Windows Update in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  Method 3: Turn off the antivirus software

   

  See the site:

  Disable the anti-virus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/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.

  I hope this helps. If the problem persists, let know us and we would be happy to help you.

• Cannot install Vista Service Pack 1, error 8024200d.

  Original title: cannot update

  I get the error message 8024200d message when I try to install Service Pack 1 for Vista.  I did try it again 3 times with no luck.  I have the update in order to install my new Cisco router.  Help, please.  Thank you

  Hello!

  Error 0x8024200D SUS_E_UH_NEEDANOTHERDOWNLOAD code
  The Setup program requires more data to download

  Translation: Everything you are trying to install, your machine needs some
  other updates to be installed first.

  Try to download Windows Vista SP1 form this link:

  http://www.Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/service-packs?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_EN_US_DLC_HIGHLIGHTS_131W4ENUS21980

  Click on Windows vista, the former services Get packs free of charge and chose the 32-bit or 64-bit depending on what version you have.

  To check

  1. • Open the Windows 'Start' option and click on 'control panel '. Click on "System and Maintenance", then select "system". A new window opens.

     • 2

       You should see 64-bit or 32-bit under 'System' in the new window. If you use a 32-bit system, you can find out if your PC is capable of running a 64-bit system. To find out if your computer can run a 64-bit system, click again on "System and Maintenance" in the control panel and select "information on the performance and tools." Spearhead of a new window.

     • 3

       Click on "View and print details." You should see the operating system that you use under "Type of system." You will see "compatible 64" if it is 64 bit

  Tell me if this helps

• Cannot install vista service pack 1

  For almost 2 years, I try to install service pack 1. When installing to part 3 of 3 back changes and is not installed. I called the Vista support almost 10 times, they also helped me online. I've tried everything.
  What can I do?

  @TaurArian: cf. http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/7a629161-8900-4c2f-a42a-dc065748eecc ~ 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

• Cannot install some service packs of windows

  I tried to apply the updates of my software Vista premium home.  When I do, I get the error message 00000643 for "Security update for Microsoft .NET framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB929729)", an unknown error.  If anyone can help. This has happened since October 2008.  Thank you.
  Steven

  Hello Steventomaryn,

  You need to remove all previous versions of the .net framework from the computer and then you will have to re - install on the computer.

  To remove all versions of .net frameworks of the computer download and run the .net Framework Cleanup Utility from the link below:
  http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/attachment/8904493.ashx

  Once you have deleted all the .net framework on the computer, restart the computer, and then run Windows Update s and it will start to install all updates to update .net framework.

  This should solve your problem. Please answer me if it helps.

  Cheers and enjoy... :))

• Cannot install windows service pack 3 (KB936929). I get an 0x87FF054F error code.

  I tried several times without success.  I even tried tech support, they were not useful.  I tried disabling firewall, updates of Sony Vaio download (I have the OEM version) nothing works.  Any ideas out there?  I have Windows XP 32-bit.

  Hello

  You can check this link:
  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717
   
  See also:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

• Cannot install the Service Pack

  After a fresh my Windows vista 32 bit OS and before reformatting to install all programs, I am now unable to install Service Pack 1. Both in standalone or through windows update.

  At the beginning of the phase 3 installation of 3, the computer screen will corrupt (black with white verticle lines) and remains corrupted for 10 hours. Eventually an interference between step 2 of 3 and my graphics card/driver? If I turn the system still works between 3 to 10 hours and boot mode safe, corruption will go and step 3 of 3 will start 35%. If left at 100% he inform to me that he couldn't install and restoration of the changes.

  The PC is a Dell XPS420 standard with upgrade G-card (GeForce 9800 GT) using the latest drivers and ram upgrades.

  I had no end of problems with windows update. Indeed, I reformatted the OS simply because windows update was previously impossible to install SP2 (missing error element) I tried everything recommended on the net by the countless times (checksur/fixit/sfc/autonomous/safe mode) for more than 20 hours and am about to throw the pc out the window.

  There is no virus programs or indeed all running programs and the windows firewall is disabled.

  Anyone who reads this may have a similar problem could try to uninstall the driver graphics card by going to Device Manager, find the graphic card and uninstalling the driver.

  It is possible that this is what I should have done rather than reformat or try to repair, sfc, fixit or checksur my operating system scan when I found myself unable to install SP2 a few days ago.

  If you are in a similar position, use a GeForce 9800gt and consider to reset your Vista operating system to the original image, give this a go first.

  If you are a microsoft engineer and are pondering ways to improve the experience of vista, I would suggest removing the reccomendation "solution found - go to the NVIDIA website and search for the latest version of the driver" who appears almost instantly after the re-establishment of a system like mine to the factory settings and suggests instead that they are downloaded all updates first using windows update. One of these updates (after SP1) seems to have included a functioning driver for my graphics card and now it seems to work normally when installing SP2 successfully.

  Now if only I could get these 30 hours of my life back...

• Error: ' Service Pack has not been installed. Restoration of the changes. Not turn off not computer. "unable to install Windows Service Pack 2."

  Original title: cannot install Windows Service Pack 2.

  I tried to install Windows Service Pack 2 and you know how when you lock your laptop, it's how he like to appear. Service pack filed to install, so now have him, he said, 'Service Pack was not installed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off computer. "I'm not going to let me at all to connect to my computer... Alls for this is restarts by itself and when it turns on, it says the same thing. I already tried to remove the battery and leaving out the laptop for a little while and then when I put the battery in and re - turn on the laptop, it says the same thing and continues to do exactly the same thing and I'm getting really aggravated and crazy. Is there anyway that I can fix it without going through a computer technician?

  Hello

  Have you been able to successfully install the other updates?

  If you have the Windows Vista installation disc, follow this link and check if the problem persists:

  Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates

  See: How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation problems?

  Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  Hope the helps of information.

• CheckSUR unavailable repair files: install Vista service Pack 2, x 32

  CheckSUR results after trying to install Vista service pack 2:

  Checking of manifests package and catalogs
  (f) CBS catalogue Corrupt 0x800B0100 servicing\packages\Package_5_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.cat

  Checking package Watchlist

  Watchlist checking

  Checking packages
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum

  Control components store

  Summary:
  Seconds executed: 27320
  Found 4 errors
  CBS MUM lack count: 3
  Total number of corrupt CBS catalog: 1

  Unavailable repair files:
  servicing\packages\Package_5_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_5_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB963027~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.1.cat

  (w) cannot read the 0 x 00000017 system event log

  Help, please!

  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?PRID=13014&Gprid=582034&St=1

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for SP2 is valid until February 26, 2010.

  Microsoft free support for Vista SP2 at the link above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I tried to install vista service pack 1 error code 8007036be

  I tried to install vista service pack 1.  After so many times, I made a fix it.  Now, I'm getting an error message 8007006BE.  Can anyone help?

  0X800706BE RPC_S_CALL_FAILED =
  The remote procedure call failed.

  Which means in a way, that communicate with the update server cannot be established.

  This could be caused by a third-party product running on your computer like anti virus etc.

  You can try a clean boot of your computer and installing the update or in the alternative, download the full update and install it.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) - 434.5 MB
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&displaylang=en
  Windows6. 0-KB936330-X 86 - wave0.exe

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista 64-bit (size: 726,5 MB)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=874A414B-32B2-41CC-BD8B-D71EDA5EC07C&displaylang=en
  Windows6. 0-KB936330-X 64 - wave0.exe

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - language standalone DVD ISO
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a45652b1-E838-420a-b065-83960458e2ec
  6001.18000.080118 - 1840_iso_client_sp_wave1-FRMCSP1_DVD. ISO - 1418,1 MB

  Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc507882.aspx

• Acer aspire has stopped working after I installed vista service pack, a

  After installing Vista service pack 1, I was unable to restart my computer. Nothing has worked. I went through the Startup Repair, but it ran all night and nothing. I have no disk, so I tried to do a system restore, but still nothing. I know very little computers if you can give me some details step by step on the following questions would be most appreciated.
  

  (1) how do I back up my data

  (2) how to restore my system

  Thank you

  Craig
  

   

  If the system or Mode restore safe work not and you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, make a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Data recovery:

  1. slave of your hard drive in another computer and read/save your data out there.

  2. put your Hard drive in a USB hard drive case, plug it into another computer and read/save from there.

  3 Alternatively, use Knoppix Live CD to recover data:

  http://www.Knopper.NET/Knoppix/index-en.html

  Download/save the file Knoppix Live CD ISO above.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

  Download the Vista software from the link above.

  After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

  Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

  Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1^st in the boot order.

  Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

  When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

  Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

  Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons). +

  Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11, Acer is normally Alt + F10 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s since the Partition of recovery in case of hard drive failure or System Crash, when you are replaying the ad.

  .

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to install Vista Service Pack 1 - Equium P200

  have now tried many times to install the sp1 update. This on Equium P200. update remains in loop and finally returns to disc installinfrom of old settings.tried. This is same, but came with the 0x800f0826 error code. the link that took me to just given microsoft siteand same things to try as before.

  Looking for a not found error code. someone in words can tell me what this code is very simple and then in simple steps how to install the sp1 update. I've been using the automatic update and when checked maually, the only update that has not been installed sp1.

  Try to download the sp1 manually from microsoft.com
  Once you have done so, use a windows account that has administrator rights to install the service pack.

• Impossible to install Vista Service Pack 1

  Hello. I have tried everywhere looking for a solution but does. My computer will not install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. I don't get the error messages. I click Download and install via Windows Update. To install the service pack. I am asked that it can take an hour or more. Then I have to click on the acceptance contract. After clicking on these screens, a new windows update screen pops up saying update installed successfully. Said the same thing in my history of update. After windows update closing and reopening, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is back to the list of updates to install. This happens every time. The system makes no effort to install the update and doesn't give any error message.

  I tried to start in safe mode, but it still didn't install. Reinstalling Windows is not an option, because other users of this computer would be panic. I defragmented the hardrive and did an error check. Also ran CCleaner and one analyzing antivirus and ad-ware/malware. Nothing works. I know a lot about computers, but this one me stem.

  I also tried update readiness tool. Someone suggested that to me. A took about 25 minutes to install. He then said 'Installation '. I liquidated it and tried the service pack. Still a no go. So I rebooted the system and tried to install it then. It has not yet installed. I don't really know what did Update Readiness Tool.

  I also tried to install the stand-alone version. He has not installed and said that Windows update has encountered an unknown error. This is the version of 5 language pack.

  Please help me! Thank you

  Computer details:

  Dell Dimension DXP061
  Intel Core 2 CPU 4300 @1. 80 GHZ
  2046 MB RAM
  32-bit operating system (Windows Vista Home Premium)
  It's a genuine copy of Windows

  If we need more details please let me know.

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?  Who were these applications that run in the background when you tried to install SP1?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on the computer (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

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