CAN NOT INSTALL UPDATES IN WINDOWS XP

[RUDY]

I can ot install Q817287 Critical Update (catalog
database corruption in microsoft windows XP),ALSO 811493
Security Update (windows XP) I HIT INSTALL , IT TRIES
FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE AND THEN TELLS ME FAILED TO INSTALL>
HELP>>>>>>>>> RUDY

[Jupiter Jones]

Rudy;
What is the exact error message?

Try these:
Check Date/Time

Disable firewall

Try this (Windows XP):
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;326815
Don't forget steps 6-9 catroot2 file.
Do this whether SP1 is the issue or not.

Go to Internet Options in the Control Panel:
Delete Cookies
Delete Files (check box "Delete all offline content")
Clear History

If you use AOL, minimize AOL and open Internet Explorer and try
Windows Update

Set a language in Internet Explorer:
To check the language setting in Internet Explorer:
1. Click "Tools" and then select "Internet Options".
2. Click "Languages".
3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options"
dialog box.

Otherwise see if something here fits:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

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Jupiter Jones
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"RUDY" > wrote in message
...
> I can ot install Q817287 Critical Update (catalog
> database corruption in microsoft windows XP),ALSO 811493
> Security Update (windows XP) I HIT INSTALL , IT TRIES
> FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE AND THEN TELLS ME FAILED TO INSTALL>
> HELP>>>>>>>>> RUDY

[Scott]

try to do a defrag, if that doesnt do it reboot in safe
mode and delete the file catroot2 it is located in
system32. then reboot and everything should work fine.