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donnaclaire

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Nov 20, 2009, 4:33:45 PM11/20/09

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I have my updates to automatically install, for the past few weeks, it
says updates are ready for your computer and I click on install and it
doesn't do anything. Looking for a quick fix,
Thanks,

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Michael

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Nov 20, 2009, 5:08:38 PM11/20/09

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With the veritable wealth of information you've given, my suggestion for a
"quick fix" is to press the start button, then select "shut down" and take
the dog for a looooong walk!
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donnaclaire

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Nov 20, 2009, 5:31:38 PM11/20/09

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Well, you are so much help, I do appreciate your time.

Michael

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Nov 20, 2009, 9:15:09 PM11/20/09

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"donnaclaire" <donnaclai...@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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My pleasure. For my next trick I'm taking up mind reading so I can
determine what operating system and service pack your using. Then I'll
concentrate real hard to see if I can determine if you received any error
codes. Fell better now?

TaurArian

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Nov 20, 2009, 9:16:57 PM11/20/09

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"donnaclaire" <donnaclai...@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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To assist us please post as much information as possible including your
version of Windows etc.

For Vista:
UPDATES FAIL TO INSTALL
1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs,
and then clicking Windows Update.

2. In the left pane, click View update history.

3. Find an update for Windows that has failed to install, and then
double-click the update to view more information.

Updates that have failed to install will display Failed under Status, next
to the update name.

4. In the Windows Update dialog box, next to Error details, review the error
code for the failed update.

5. Either follow the links in the Windows Update dialog box under More
Information or Help and Support to try to fix the problem, and then try
installing updates again by using Windows Update in Control Panel or post
back with the error code so perhaps someone may be able to assist further.

and/or

Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

For XP -

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

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798
0x80096001 0x80096005 0x80096010 0x800B0001 0x800B0003 0x800B0004 0x800B0109
0x8007f0da 0x8007f01e

You cannot install updates that you download from the Windows Update Web
site on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934648/

Michael

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Nov 20, 2009, 9:26:22 PM11/20/09

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TaurArian,

The OP firmly stated he/she/it is looking for a "quick fix." All those
links and words you posted may give the OP a brain aneurism. I still think
the shut-down button is the best bet.

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If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."

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donnaclaire

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Nov 20, 2009, 9:28:19 PM11/20/09

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I am sorry, am new to this forum and will do better next time/

TaurArian

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Nov 21, 2009, 2:07:08 AM11/21/09

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Michael, sometimes there are quick fixes and sometimes there are not.
I don't even know which operating system the OP is using or if there is a
specific error code.
I'm giving the OP some things to consider apart from the *shutdown* button
you suggested.

The OP may even post back with more information regarding the operating
system, any specific error codes etc.

We try to help even though the information provided may be extremely vague
and misleading.

K

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:: TaurArian,

Michael

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Nov 21, 2009, 8:07:33 AM11/21/09

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> I am sorry, am new to this forum and will do better next time/
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Fair enough. A few things to remember when you post.
First of all your posts are being forwarded to a Usenet newsgroup
"microsoft.public.windowsupdate."
Second. When asking a question or posting a problem it's imperative you try
and give as much information as possible, the most important being what
Operating System and service pack# you're using. Also any error codes
related to the problem.
Third. Because your posts are being read in a newsgroup, quote the text you
are replying to.

That's it. Lets try this again.

donnaclaire

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Nov 21, 2009, 10:10:28 AM11/21/09

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Thanks TaurArian, your information was very helpful to me and Michael, I
assure you that I will not have a brain aneurism and don't think I want
any advise from you. What a welcome to the forum you gave me.

TaurArian

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Nov 21, 2009, 7:25:33 PM11/21/09

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Hi Donna, you may wish to post to the new forums in future (this newsgroup
is dying) -
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/categories

With Windows Update forum & Internet Explorer forum, all the links lead to
the one area so you'll still have to state what operating system etc you're
using.

Anytime you need assistance, you can post in the relevant category for your
question.

Have a good weekend and I hope your problem has been sorted out.

K

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