RDN Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 This one: It fails every time, but does not say why. Every other update has been applied without problems. I run Microsoft Anti-Spyware, AVG Free Edition anti-virus, TrojanHunter and ZoneAlarm. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldwolf Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 RDN - Many times an AntiVirus or active Spyware can stop such installs. Try shutting down your AV and Spyware or the following: WindowsXP with SP2 appears to have a problem installing/running this update, while the original WindowsXP or WindowsXP with SP1 are not effected. (More info here here.) You can download the update and install it manually here. (You'll need a valid copy of WindowsXP.) NOTE: As with any new install, would recommend you shut down ALL running programs except Explorer, before starting installation. (Just be sure your off-line before shutting down the firewall.) Ain't puttin fun! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 Thanks Waldwolf. I did actually try shutting down ZoneAlarm, AVG, MS Antispyware and TrojanHunter immediately before repeating the update process, but it still failed. But I'll have a look at those links you gave and try to do a manual install with more stuff shutdown. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandon Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I never install any of the updates, and I use W2K. I was forced into putting in SP4 in order to use the usb2 ports .. but I don't think these 'urgent' updates really are all that urgent. I just stay away from dodgy web sites. Never really have any problem - maybe get a little virus once every 2 years or so - usually through someone else using the computer to check emails. Can't imagine why your update won't install, except that it likely needs some other update to work - I have had that problem putting in a windows component - it needed the updated 'windows installer' to go work. i wouldn't worry about it GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 ...i wouldn't worry about itGL <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Too late, mate! But it's all OK. I downloaded the update as an ".exe" file using Waldwolf's link () , disconnected from the Internet, shutdown every bit of code I could, and it installed OK. Hmm, one thing I haven't done is to go back to Windows Update - using IE, of course, - and check that it now reckons I'm completely up-to-date. I'll do that now! :fingers crossed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 All OK - Windows Update now says no updates to be installed. Cheers again Waldwolf for the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Jean Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I never install any of the updates, and I use W2K. I sincerely hope you have a firewall, otherwise you will be in for some surprises. Critical updates are critical. I suggest you install those, the other updates are more of a choice. There are many vulnerabilities found and if you do not update you are just that, vulnerable. Many vulnerabilities are not for IE but for your OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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