quy nguyen wrote:
> I tried to update my windows XP (sp2). After running update
> there was a list of 84 updates need to done. When I clicked
> on updates, It started download updates files. However,
> after the download is completed it pop up the windows said
> that the update can not completely installed. How do I get
> my computer updated. Thank you very much for any
> suggestions.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Search and Search before asking...
>
> 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
>
> Can't figure that out?
>
> Get Dial-a-Fix:
> http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix
>
> Use its options to fix:
> - Windows Installer
> - Windows Update
> - All the Registration Center options.
>
> Turn off the "Empty System32\Catroot 2"
> Do NOT do "Flush SoftwareDistribution".
>
> Then click "GO" and wait until it is done... Reboot will be
> needed.
> - Download/Install Windows Update v3.
>
> http://download.windowsupdate.com/Wi...gent30-x86.exe
> (You *may* need to install it using the command line switch
> "/wuforce" right after the reboot - immediately after logging in.)
>
> - Download/Install the 927891 patch.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-404327772E5A
>
> - Reboot.
>
> - Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and scan for/install
> updates.
> - Come back and let us know how things went!

Xandros wrote:
> Shenan you generally give good help but why are you suggesting that
> the OP "Search and Search before asking" ?

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Without a doubt. I usually give more - expanding on how to search,
> etc. I was a bit sparse in this response. However - the advice is
> still solid and I stand behind it. Anyone coming here to ask
> questions *should* search on their own before asking. It is
> phenomenal just how many questions are repeated (and thus the
> answers are repeated) daily. And it is not like I am suggesting
> someone build a rocket from parts found in their home - I am merely
> suggesting they learn to search for answers on their own. While
> there is nothing wrong with asking if you cannot find it - it is
> certainly more rewarding for someone if they can not only get the
> answer they seek - but say they now know better how to find such
> answers.
> Example - using this very conversation (or the original posting part
> anyway...) The original poster knows they have Windows XP
> (obviously) and they know what is happening. Using the phrasing
> from nothing more than the subject line and the operating system -
> I can compose a Google Search...
> "Windows XP" updates are not installed
> http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Wi...+not+installed
>
> The third hit (when I just did the search) is a Microsoft article. In
> fact - it is the Microsoft article I referenced above and that -
> according to the OP, who was kind enough to come back and let us
> know the results of the advice - is what solved the issue here.
>
> Again - I am not saying that someone shouldn't *ask* their
> questions. Ask away. I am just going to continue giving the
> advice that they should try searching for the answer on their own a
> little before they do. It will benefit them and if they still have
> to ask - it will benefit us - in that during their unsuccessful
> search - they have likely learned a better way to phrase what it is
> they are asking for - making it easier for those answering to do so
> correctly and promptly.

Xandros wrote:
> But Shenan if everyone did search and search and found their own
> answers then there would be little need for these groups and
> therefore little need for MVP's Be grateful that they do ask over
> and over again. As you know MVP's get a fair number of perks which
> I am certain very very few decline.

*shrug*

As I have said before and I am sure I will have to repeat - I did not ask
nor plan to be awarded anything and if Microsoft was to disappear today -
all that would change for me would be what product I support for end-users.
These groups would just fade into groups for other products and I would
probably still volunteer help in some of those.

As far as these groups disappearing if more people searched for answers
before asking - I don't think so. Perhaps they would be less busy - and
certainly less cutting/pasting of answers that already exist would go on -
but there would still be repeat questions (due to differences in point of
views and wording if nothing else) and there would still be unanswered
questions - mostly because there are ALWAYS unanswered questions. Wouldn't
be much point if everything was known to do much of anything.

As far as the 'perks' go - see for yourself:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpprogben

I answered questions long before I was awarded a title from Microsoft - I
will likely be doing it long after the title is dropped. I appreciate the
recognition - but it does not define who I am or how I answer the questions.
I would actually prefer if more people took an active role in pursuing
knowledge - I think everyone would be better off.

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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html