Software Issue

[camper joe]

A question for you techies. My old laps top runs windows xp.
Every time I turn it on I get a pop up message to run and
install updates to my computer. For some reason it never
installs the updates and I get the pop up shown below. Any
ideas on how to solve this particular problem? Thanks for
any help.

 

[aussieguy88]

I believe this can happen when windows updates get "stuck". Perhaps try this? You cannot install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Update after a repair install of Windows XP or after you install Windows XP SP3 immediately after a clean install of Windows XP SP2

 

[Mr. Snakey]

At this point with XP i would only install important or security updates. As it is near end of life. Change Windows automatic updates to let you pick and choose what updates you want or need. Having it set to let Windows install every update it has, will give you updates you really don't want or need and slow your computer down. Its very easy to change the settings so you can pick and choose what updates you want. Keep automatic updates turned on. Just check the box to let you pick what updates you want. The key here is Important and Security Updates. Those you want to install to keep your computer safe. Here is a video that shows you how to change the settings. Its very easy to do. If you need help, send me a pm.


Windows XP Control panel - Automatic updates - YouTube

 

[camper joe]

I believe this can happen when windows updates get "stuck". Perhaps try this? You cannot install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Update after a repair install of Windows XP or after you install Windows XP SP3 immediately after a clean install of Windows XP SP2

Actually have tried this several times before. I followed the instructions but without success.

 

[camper joe]

At this point with XP i would only install important or security updates. As it is near end of life. Change Windows automatic updates to let you pick and choose what updates you want or need. Having it set to let Windows install every update it has, will give you updates you really don't want or need and slow your computer down. Its very easy to change the settings so you can pick and choose what updates you want. Keep automatic updates turned on. Just check the box to let you pick what updates you want. The key here is Important and Security Updates. Those you want to install to keep your computer safe. Here is a video that shows you how to change the settings. Its very easy to do. If you need help, send me a pm.


Windows XP Control panel - Automatic updates - YouTube

I haven't had any new updates in some time. But I did reset my settiing so I could pick and choose any new ones that might be sent out.

 

[camper joe]

Problem remain folks, any more ideas.

And Thanks guys for trying to help this computer illiterate.

 

[Mr. Snakey]

Actually have tried this several times before. I followed the instructions but without success.

Do you see the update icon at the bottom right hand corner when you are running your computer? If so click on it and hit cancel. Restart your computer and see if it fixes the problem. If not when your computer starts up press the f8 key. You will see a screen pop up with different options. Using the arrow keys choose Last Known Good Configuration. Hit enter. If that doesn't work, turn off automatic updates off. Just make sure once a week you check for updates yourself. Thats what i do. I have to use Windows to earn a living. So i am running Windows XP Pro, Windows 7 Ultimate, Home Premium ad Professional. Once i installed them i take the initial updates and turn off automatic updates. Then i check on my own every other week. I only install security and important updates. This has been a long ongoing problem with Windows .Its really bad on windows 7. That's why i have the automatic updates turned off and check for updates myself. I pick and choose what update i want to install.

 

[LaFemme]

This conversation is making me hot! :biggrin1:

 

[Mr. Snakey]

I haven't had any new updates in some time. But I did reset my settiing so I could pick and choose any new ones that might be sent out.

If your computer is up to date, i would just turn automatic updates off. Restart your computer and see if that fixes the problem. Going by the small screenshot that was a framework update. It may be a problem with Microsoft not you. Your computer will survive without it. Turn off automatic updates and see if it fixes the problem. When you check for updates on your own, remember this update and uncheck the box not to install it.

 

[Rikter8]

Thats .Net Framework 3.5. It's an update that requires extra stuff probably not on your PC.

If you need me to do a remote connect, let me know. I can see whats going on, or disable that update for you.

 

[camper joe]

Do you see the update icon at the bottom right hand corner when you are running your computer? If so click on it and hit cancel. Restart your computer and see if it fixes the problem. If not when your computer starts up press the f8 key. You will see a screen pop up with different options. Using the arrow keys choose Last Known Good Configuration. Hit enter. If that doesn't work, turn off automatic updates off. Just make sure once a week you check for updates yourself. Thats what i do. I have to use Windows to earn a living. So i am running Windows XP Pro, Windows 7 Ultimate, Home Premium ad Professional. Once i installed them i take the initial updates and turn off automatic updates. Then i check on my own every other week. I only install security and important updates. This has been a long ongoing problem with Windows .Its really bad on windows 7. That's why i have the automatic updates turned off and check for updates myself. I pick and choose what update i want to install.

I turned off the auto update, the little yellow shield still pops up in the bottom right.

If you need me to do a remote connect, let me know. I can see whats going on, or disable that update for you.

At this point it just some thing I'll live with until Rikter can do another deep probe into my hard drive.

This conversation is making me hot! :biggrin1:

Its made me pop a boner. :corkysm21:


Thanks everyone for the help.