No use suggesting something to try since it might be something you tried and
doesn't work... :) Maybe it would be a good idea to list what you have tried?

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"TooPokyMon" <TooPokyMon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E5AA412C-E2AA-4383-9B0A-F32037A43DA6@microsoft.com...
> I'm a noob at this so beware. I recently had to re-install XP pro (actually
> it was a re-upgrade to maintain all existing data/software). Then I decided
> to install SP3 instea of returning to SP2. Both went well and without
> problems that I am aware of. Since, Auto-Update has downloaded the update
> named in the subject line. Problem is that when I select the download for
> installation I get a message, "Some updates could not be installed" within a
> few seconds. The body of the window indicates "Cumulative Security Update
> for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB947864)" as the uninstalled item.
> Nothing I have tried makes the installation work or allows me to get rid of
> it. Any help is appreciated.