Windows xp the following updates were not installed

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You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Hi there, Try reinstalling the Windows Update Agent. Move the EXE file that you downloaded to this folder. The Windows Update Agent will now be reinstalled.

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Facebook Twitter. Couple examples of software that requires Microsoft. CleanCache Lookout. Johanna ,. Thanks Mr B and Kent on the update on Net framework. From the examples given, if any app needs it, it will let you know and offer the download. I installed SP2 August That would impress me. Except for Cumulative Updates, MS traditionally has recommended going to Windows Update immediately after installing new MS software to get the updates which have come out subsequent to the new software.

Welshjim ,. Hi Jim, Scott didn't mention those two in his first post - both Kent and I assumed he meant security patches to XP, which neither of them are.

They were there prior to SP2. I know for sure that NET I've now installed both the Framework 1. In both installations, however, I had to go to the specific links provided by the BBS contributors rather than to the traditional Windows Update link , i. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:.

Note: Make sure you get the computer back to Normal Startup after performing the troubleshooting steps. Keep us posted on the status of the issue. If you face any more issues while working with Windows do post on Microsoft Community. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help.

Thanks for your feedback. Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed. I tried the suggestions listed below without solving the problem. But the problem has improved. I still cannot manually install updates, but I turned automatic updates back on and the updates installed. The error message is the same: Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed.

Windows update components must be repaired Fixed [green check mark]. Repair Windows update components Succeeded [green check mark]. Default windows update data have changed checked [green check mark]. Though it says the issues have been fixed, when I run it again, I get the same response. Thanks for the help! I am able to install automatically now, but would still like to be able to manually install.