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Windows Update for XP Pro 64bit

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jmsvbit

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Dec 6, 2009, 12:55:01 PM12/6/09
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I can't get updates from Microsoft for my 64bit XP. Even though I am logged
on to
the computer as administrator, the site says I have to be logged on as
administrator. I have checked user accounts on the machine, and tried
right-clicking on Microsoft Update, run as administrator. It still won't
update! Anyone have an idea on how to fix this?
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Peter Foldes

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Dec 6, 2009, 3:11:46 PM12/6/09
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Do you have SP3 installed . Maybe because of that reason

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Dec 6, 2009, 3:33:23 PM12/6/09
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Is WinXP 64-bit SP2 installed?

Is Automatic Updates enabled?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
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Shenan Stanley

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Dec 6, 2009, 3:49:15 PM12/6/09
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jmsvbit wrote:
> I can't get updates from Microsoft for my 64bit XP. Even though I
> am logged on to the computer as administrator, the site says I
> have to be logged on as administrator. I have checked user
> accounts on the machine, and tried right-clicking on Microsoft
> Update, run as administrator. It still won't update! Anyone have
> an idea on how to fix this?

Peter Foldes wrote:
> Do you have SP3 installed . Maybe because of that reason

Windows XP Professional x64 and Service Pack 3?

When did that happen? *grin*

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Peter Foldes

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Dec 6, 2009, 4:45:09 PM12/6/09
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My bad. Just saw SP2 and XP. Thanks

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