Problem with Automatic updates

[R. Brown]

Just because there updates does not always mean you need
to install them. Always read the warning before
downloading any update to your system. I would suggest
starting over and making sure you have the latest service
packs and go from there,

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepac
ks/sp1/sp1lang.asp

Ron

>-----Original Message-----
>
>
>In the past two weeks, I have encountered screen freezing
after automatic
>update.
>In each case, system restore was performed to the
previous restore point.
>Then, no more freezing.
>I am wondering what causes the freezing. I also wish to
learn how to fix
>this problem.
>I am now afraid of using automatic windows update.
>
>Satoshi
>
>
>.
>

[Satoshi]

Dear Ron,

There seems to be a misunderstanding.
I did not update manually. It is an AUTOMATIC Update.
The only thing which I see is that "update is ready to install" like that.
There was no warning whatsoever.
I assume that automatic update is supposed to be trouble-free.

Craig


"R. Brown" > wrote in message
...
> Just because there updates does not always mean you need
> to install them. Always read the warning before
> downloading any update to your system. I would suggest
> starting over and making sure you have the latest service
> packs and go from there,
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepac
> ks/sp1/sp1lang.asp
>
> Ron
>

[Maurice N]

Satoshi wrote:
>=20
> There seems to be a misunderstanding.
> I did not update manually. It is an AUTOMATIC Update.
> The only thing which I see is that "update is ready to install" like
> that. There was no warning whatsoever.
> I assume that automatic update is supposed to be trouble-free.
>=20
No, that's not necessarily true.

Go back & pls state what the last update item was. That may help to get =
a focus on the possible culprit. =20
Alway, always...insure you do the "Read more" selection before applying =
any update. Critical updates are most usually fine to accept.
BUT if it is an Internet Explorer ( I.E.) cummulative patch, then, you =
need to insure no "other" browser window is in use.=20
And that is just one scenario.
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Tweak your settings for Automatic Updates:=20
I'd advise, if you are using automatic updates, you configure it to =
notify you "before" downloading and=20
"before" installing. e.g. do not have it on "full auto".=20

HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;306525

Read the log file for Windows Updates to begin to hunt for any W U =
problem:
The last session will be at the end of it. Error exceptions usually =
have a notation like 0xnnnnnnn and some text.
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See if there is an "error" for the date(s) when you had this problem.=20
It will have an entry (entries) with Error that would help to pin-down =
your pc's problem with Windows Update on-line functions.
C:\Windows\Windows Update.log (for Win XP & Win98/Me)

Having found the "error" , then do a "search" on this MS page. See MS =
Windows Update Troubleshooter=20
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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