Ju &Nig wrote:
> I am informed of updates as they become available, but when I try
> to install them I am almost always told that installation was not
> possible, even when they are critical. Is this something I can
> correct by changing my settings?

Windows XP what?
Service Pack level of your WIndows XP whatever installation?
Examples of these updates (KB###### possibly...)?
Exact (word-for-word) error message?
Explanation of what changed between it working/not working? Repair
installation? Fresh installation?

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