Archive forJuly, 2008

Issue with Windows Updates after installing XP SP3

July 15, 2008 @ 10:46 am · Filed under Tech Tips/Fixes

I’ve encountered an issue recently on a few machines with Windows Update on Windows XP machines after installing Service Pack 3 on them. Essentially, the updates get downloaded but not installed.

There are a ton of various fixes for Windows Updates but this patch from Microsoft resloves this particular issue with minimal headache.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144/en-us#

Follow the instructions for Method 2.

  • Save the x86 version (very few folks are running XP 64) to the root of your C: drive (very important to save to an easily accessible location).
  • Click on Start | Run and enter C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe /wuforce
  • Follow the prompts to install the update
  • Run Windows Updates

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