Hi PA Bear, thanks for your response. Sorry for the omission Windows XP. I
had my PC fixed lately (had a USB conflict problem) so not sure if it had SP3
added. To my knowledge I have sp2 - how can I tell if that has changed?
Please know that I am completely PC-illiterate, so I'll need really simple
direction!
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3)?
>
> CrystalBall© sez...
>
> 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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>
> fotojunkie wrote:
> > 11 updates covering windows xp, security and office could not be
> > installed.
> > Tried using auto updater, and at the MS site. Same problem, reason -
> > something on your computer will not allow the updates to be installed!!! -
> > no resolution given
>
>