Window XP will not install updates

Hi,

I have an eMachine with Windows XP has 13 updates to be installed, but never installs them. It always fails.

What should I try?

 

It sort of depends on the type of updates. Some of them require you to click on a "I accept" as they present a EULA for you to agree to. Doubleclick the Update icon in the tray, and choose Custom instead of Express and see what pops up. Otherwise they do not install.

 

Hi Mark,

Yes, I see. I manually installed a couple of them. I see the XP SP3 there. I tried to install that manually... and after the prompts.. it was good for 30% (checked space, did backups) and then, I get "Service Pace 3 Setup canceled "

KB936929 is the number.

 

If you are not on dial up, go to this link and download Service Pack 3 for XP and install it. The note on that page about Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System shouldn't be a problem for you, as it is relating to retail sales and accounting software.
Before you install it, disable all anti-virus.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

 

Hi, I had the same problem when I got my laptop, I had about 30 or more and it would down load them but not install them , I found I had to download & install them a couple at a time. Might be worth a try, Cheers Des.