Failed updates downloaded

Hi, I was downloading updates from Microsoft links, I have Windows XP and 13
downloads fialed, all 2003 programmes with the letters KB then numbers. What
went wrong?
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thanks for any help you can supply

jwgoerlich
Mon Feb 26 06:22:26 CST 2007

Whenever I see this, I approach it in two parts. First, I clear the
downloads and try Windows Updates again. If it fails again, the second
step would be to look for error information (either on the web page or
in the event logs) and begin troubleshooting.

To clear the downloads, start the command prompt (Start > Run >
cmd.exe) and enter the following commands (one per line).

Net stop "Automatic Updates"
cd %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
Ren Download Downloa~
md Download
Net start "Automatic Updates"

This will backup your current downloads folder (as Downloa~) and
create a new, empty folder. From there, fire up Windows Updates and
redownload and install the patches.

Regards,

J Wolfgang Goerlich



On Feb 26, 5:04 am, Debbie <Deb...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Hi, I was downloading updates from Microsoft links, I have Windows XP and 13
> downloads fialed, all 2003 programmes with the letters KB then numbers. What
> went wrong?
> --
> thanks for any help you can supply

PA
Mon Feb 26 12:26:24 CST 2007

How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
Update Services installation issues:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602

1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section of
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527

2. You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798

3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors
associated with the download/install.

How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=902093

3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/windows_update_codes.htm and/or go to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and Support link in left
pane > Solve problems on your own.

4. Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

5. Windows Update-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/mi­crosoft.public.windowsupdate

Archive of Windows Update newsgroup:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Debbie wrote:
> Hi, I was downloading updates from Microsoft links, I have Windows XP and
> 13
> downloads fialed, all 2003 programmes with the letters KB then numbers.
> What went wrong?