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Patrick

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Dec 5, 2009, 8:19:06 PM12/5/09
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This "operating" system has done it again. Since I am only using the
operating system, not office, Internet explorer, etc, I have elected to
manage the updates to my system. I do all security and operating system
updates when recommended. Or at least I did until I got the last set which
includes:

Platform Update for Windows Vista (KB971644)
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB969947)
Security Update for Windows Vista (KB973565)
Synaptics - Input - Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [November 2009] (KB905866)
Update for Windows Vista (KB972145)
Update for Windows Vista (KB973687)
Update for Windows Vista (KB976098)
Update for Windows Vista (KB976470)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2009 (KB890830)

I installed these when requested, but one (unidentified) failed to download
correctly. During the install process I received a series of 3 error codes,
for which the help on this website told me to download and run again. I have
attempted this update set 3 times with the same results. Further each time it
locks my system up on reboot and the only solution is to restore to the last
system restore point.

I have now invested more than 3 hours into trying to get these "automatic"
updates installed. Is it time for a new operating system?

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I am a PC and I am FED-UP

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Dec 5, 2009, 8:41:16 PM12/5/09
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Are you running Vista, Vista SP1, or Vista SP2?

> I installed these when requested, but one (unidentified) failed to
> download
> correctly.

Which of the updates are listed in Start | Control Panel | System And
Maintenance (If you are using Classic View, skip this step) | Windows Update
| View available updates (or Select updates to install)?

What were the 3 errors? cf. http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab1

Patrick

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Dec 5, 2009, 9:29:01 PM12/5/09
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Vista home premium service pack 2

That list is what I checked from the updates window. There are several more
for specific applications that I do not have.

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I am a PC and I am FED-UP

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Dec 6, 2009, 1:49:53 AM12/6/09
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If one of those updates failed to install, it should be listed again in the
'View available updates' (or 'Select updates to install') pane, Patrick.
NB: You may need to use 'Check for updates' first.


Patrick wrote:
> Vista home premium service pack 2
>
> That list is what I checked from the updates window. There are several
> more
> for specific applications that I do not have.
>

Patrick

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Dec 6, 2009, 2:51:01 AM12/6/09
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I just did and the list did not change.

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I am a PC and I am FED-UP


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Dec 6, 2009, 3:02:39 AM12/6/09
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Then I wouldn't worry about it, Patrick.

Patrick wrote:
> I just did and the list did not change.
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