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

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.

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TooPokyMon wrote:
> 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.