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Robert M. Lincoln
December 5th 03, 08:20 PM
I recently downloaded some updates to XP Pro. Everything went fine and my
computer works fine.

Now, when I try to do some updates, they fail to install. What can I do?

Thanks

Nicholas
December 5th 03, 08:20 PM
Review the troubleshooting tips in these articles:

"Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software=20
Did Not Update Successfully" Error Message When You Visit=20
the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;319585

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/=20

Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D193385

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Problems Connecting to Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;818018

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html=20

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm and scroll=20
down to "Why Can't I Download Updates" for additional troubleshooting =
ideas.

Visit the Windows Update newsgroup and read the messages
posted there for helpful troubleshooting tips.

The "Official" Windows Update newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate


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| I recently downloaded some updates to XP Pro. Everything went fine =
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| computer works fine.
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| Now, when I try to do some updates, they fail to install. What can I =
do?
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| Thanks
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