> "Graley" <OMIT.highrise[ at ]ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4920d63b$0$7516$5a62ac22[ at ]per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
> >I recently had to replace a hard disk. The repair people installed an old
> >version of Windows XP. I updated to SP3.
> >
> > But when I later tried to run Windows update, all I get is "error". I
> > tried referring to FAQ but could find no reason why.
> >
> > I turned off virus protection, and have the latest update software.
> >
> > Any ideas on why I cannot update the new SP3 are very welcome.
>
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> Ignore the title, you may require method 2-
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> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
> installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144>
> Xposted to Windows Updates for convenience.
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