Updates not installing on Laptop

Hi , I have just purchased a Acer Travelmate 6592. running XP Pro , it is a ex demo and had not had updates loaded for a while , it tells me that there are update ready and it will down load updates but it does not install them. when I go to shut it off, it said it is loading "1 of 93 ".( it started to install one time but it has only added one update since I have had it,)( 1 week) updates but it only runs for 30 seconds and then switches off, on my desktop it installs them then shuts down,
Is there any way of installing them manually?.
They are in the PC , where would I find them?.
I thought it may be too big a job for it to load them all at once.
Thanks Des.

 

Thanks Steve, I will try that but I did not want SP3 to download as a lot of XP's are having trouble with it still,
Thanks again Cheers Des.

 

Hi, I have done that and it down loaded one update and installed it the one that it said I needed to do the rest, so I selected what I wanted and it down loaded the 93 of them but it said the installation faied, I cant find them and am at a loss what's next, I bought this as a ex demo ( as new) and it had not had any updates since 6/07 , when it was new , perhaps it has had this problem since new.???
Of course I am 200ks away from the shop to get it looked at.
Thats why I am trying all your help.
Thanks again Des.

 

Hi Arie, I did as you said but it is a monster file , I selected All and the copied and pasted it on to here, it just locked up, do I have to send it in several posts?.I have seen the same sort of files posted before on here.
I had a look, but dont understand it.
The main thing it starts of with is a fault warning of
0x80004004. it is mentioned am few times at the start of the data, the data is dated at 10/01/08.I have included just the start , if you want the whole thing could you please direct me in sending it.
Thanks for you help Regards Des.




2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 Misc WARNING: WinHttp: SendRequestToServerForFileInformation failed with 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 Misc WARNING: WinHttp: ShouldFileBeDownloaded failed with 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 PT WARNING: PTError: 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 PT WARNING: PTError: 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 PT WARNING: Initialization failed for Protocol Talker Context: 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:150 1416 d88 Agent * WARNING: Failed to synchronize, error = 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:196 1416 d88 Agent * WARNING: Exit code = 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:196 1416 d88 Agent *********
2008-10-01 17:25:05:196 1416 d88 Agent ** END ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = WindowsUpdate]
2008-10-01 17:25:05:196 1416 d88 Agent *************
2008-10-01 17:25:05:196 1416 d88 Agent WARNING: WU client failed Searching for update with error 0x80004004
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI >>-- RESUMED -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = WindowsUpdate]
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI - Updates found = 0
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI - WARNING: Exit code = 0x00000000, Result code = 0x8024000B
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI ---------
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = WindowsUpdate]
2008-10-01 17:25:05:212 5668 ec COMAPI -------------
2008-10-01 17:29:30:587 3712 3d8 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.2.6001.784, tz: +0930) ===========
2008-10-01 17:29:30:587 3712 3d8 Misc = Process: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
2008-10-01 17:29:30:587 3712 3d8 Misc = Module: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
2008-10-01 17:29:30:587 3712 3d8 Misc Validating signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2008-10-01 17:29:30:634 3712 3d8 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-10-01 17:29:30:884 3712 3d8 Misc Validating signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2008-10-01 17:29:30:900 3712 3d8 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-10-01 17:29:30:900 3712 3d8 Misc Validating signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
2008-10-01 17:29:30:900 3712 3d8 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-10-01 17:29:31:290 3712 3d8 Misc Validating signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab:
2008-10-01 17:29:31:306 3712 3d8 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-10-01 17:29:32:603 3712 3d8 Misc Validating signature for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setup.cab:
2008-10-01 17:29:32:603 3712 3d8 Misc Microsoft

 

Hi. Arie, I have tried all the suggestions on the link you sent , except the Advanced ones. it appears that all the updates are downloaded but they wont install??, below is the installation history, any more idea's ?, I restarted as instructed, it went to usual " installation of 1 of 94" but after about 15 seconds it just shuts off. Thanks Des.



Review Your Installation Results

The software upgrade is complete
You can now use the website to find and install the latest updates for your computer.

Continue


More high-priority updates are available
Your computer might be at risk until you install them. Check for the remaining updates and install them now.



Restart now to finish installing updates
Your computer will not be up to date until you restart it. Please save any open files, photos or documents and restart now.



Installation Summary

Successful: 0
Failed: 94
Remaining: 0


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Successful Updates


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Failed Updates
For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each problem description.


Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be installed.

Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or uninstall any programs that you don’t use. For directions, see Help and Support on your computer.

Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you can try installing it from the website.
Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your System Tray.

Problem: Please check your update history for a description.

Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed
Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.

Microsoft Windows XP
Security Update for Windows XP (KB873339)
Critical Update for Windows XP (KB886185)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB885836)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB888302)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB891781)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB885835)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901190)
Security Update for Windows Media Player Plug-in (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839)
Update for Windows XP (KB938828)
Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB938127)
Security Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 and Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0 Service Pack 1 (KB933579)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943460)
Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB937894)
Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 and 11 (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941693)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB945553)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB948590)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950749)
Update for Windows XP (KB932823)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB938127)
Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP (KB939683)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP (KB936782)
Update for Windows Media Format 11 SDK for Windows XP (KB929399)
Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB953838)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Update for Windows XP (KB951072)
Update for Windows XP (KB952287)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954154)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (KB110806) (x86)


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Hi , This a log of the updates that it has installed since I have had the laptop,
Do you think a install of SP3 may solve the problem?
Do think one of these updates may be causing this problem?
Cheers Des.


Review your Update History
You have not yet installed updates from this website or by turning on automatic updating on your computer. To select and install updates now, go to our Home page. Review your Update History
If an update failed to install, click the Failed icon to learn how to solve the problem.

Note: To remove an update, go to Add and Remove Programs in your Control Panel.
Key: = Succeeded = Cancelled = Failed Print Current | Print All
Product Update Status Date Source

Windows XP Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474) Saturday, 4 October 2008 Automatic Updates
Windows XP Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130) Thursday, 2 October 2008 Windows Update
Windows XP Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130) Wednesday, 1 October 2008 Windows Update
Windows XP Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool (KB873374) Sunday, 28 September 2008 Automatic Updates
Windows XP Update for Windows XP (KB898461) Wednesday, 24 September 2008 Automatic Updates

 

Hi, Arie. I have had some success at last. I am not really sure what happened?. I tried to down load SP3. but after a while it stopped, so I thought maybe if I tried a few at a time , so I unticked all except 2 and it installed them so then It came up with 28 , so I tried that and in they went, then it came up with 61 so I thought what the hell and away they went. now it comes up as my desktop does asking what you want then it shows a box while doing the installing.
I checked " Add & Remove programs and they are all in there.
I dont like things that just fix themselves?? but not complaining.
Thanks again for all your help and advice,
Regards Des.