In news:CA207142-C0D9-4FD8-9320-80F8FC160868@microsoft.com,
lame brain <lamebrain@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> Trying to update XP but keep getting msg's that I need to "Register or
> reinstall the files for me now (Recommended)". So I click on continue
> and it keeps coming back up. Same msg. What do I do now so I can get
> my updates. SP2 is installed and checked for current version. I also
> ran Diagnostics and it checked out fine. HELP!!

I suggest you try posting in microsoft.public.windowsupdate for more expert
help.