Updates won't work!

When I use Windows (or Microsoft) update, it tells me I need to download and isntall Service Pack 2, but when I click "Download and Install" it always says the downloading failed. How do I get this to work?

 

I hate to ask, but do you have a legal version of XP? Check to see if your key is valid http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx. If it checks out place the update site's URL in the Trusted sites Zone under the Security tab in Internet Options.

 

Yeah, it says

"Thank you for running the Windows Validation Assistant. It appears that your Windows Product Key is valid. "

 

Cool! Just place the URL in trusted sites.

It is best to scan and remove any malware before downloading the updates. You should also create a new restore point before installing SP2.

 

And shut down all other running processes including AntiVirus before installing.