I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade to IE8.
I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special version?
Thank you!

Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a CUSTOM scan?

Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!


scott t wrote:
> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade to
> IE8.
> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special version?
> Thank you!

Thank you for the response.

I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't see
anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?

Thanks again!


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:Oz8E76$MKHA.3384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a CUSTOM
> scan?
>
> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>
>
> scott t wrote:
>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade to
>> IE8.
>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special version?
>> Thank you!
>

I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some components. I
clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update for XP.
I couldn't go any further.

Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic Updates.
This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of yet.
This was the first thing I was trying to update.


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:%23RLz0RJNKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>
> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control before
> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>
> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>
> scott t wrote:
>> Thank you for the response.
>>
>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't see
>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>
>> Thanks again!
>>
>> PA Bear wrote:
>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a CUSTOM
>>> scan?
>>>
>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>
>>> scott t wrote:
>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade to
>>>> IE8.
>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>> version?
>>>> Thank you!
>

Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can configure
Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install without
your approval?

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?

Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?


scott t wrote:
> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some components.
> I
> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update for
> XP.
> I couldn't go any further.
>
> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic Updates.
> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of
> yet.
> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>
>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control before
>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>
>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>
>> scott t wrote:
>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't
>>> see
>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>
>>> Thanks again!
>>>
>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a CUSTOM
>>>> scan?
>>>>
>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>
>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade to
>>>>> IE8.
>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>> version?
>>>>> Thank you!

No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have had
some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to do them
after I run a full backup, just to be safe.

The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it off
before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet. No
antispy, firewalls, etc.

Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can configure
> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install without
> your approval?
>
> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>
> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
> it)?
>
> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>
>
> scott t wrote:
>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some components.
>> I
>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update for
>> XP.
>> I couldn't go any further.
>>
>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic Updates.
>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of
>> yet.
>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>
>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>> before
>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>
>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>
>>> scott t wrote:
>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't
>>>> see
>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>
>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a CUSTOM
>>>>> scan?
>>>>>
>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>
>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it has
>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>> version?
>>>>>> Thank you!
>

Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
Windows Update website again.


scott t wrote:
> No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have had
> some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to do
> them
> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>
> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it off
> before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet. No
> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>
> Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
> news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can
>> configure
>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install without
>> your approval?
>>
>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>
>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>> bought
>> it)?
>>
>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>>
>>
>> scott t wrote:
>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some components.
>>> I
>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update for
>>> XP.
>>> I couldn't go any further.
>>>
>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic Updates.
>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of
>>> yet.
>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>
>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>>> before
>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>>
>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>>
>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't
>>>>> see
>>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>>
>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a
>>>>>> CUSTOM
>>>>>> scan?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it
>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>>> version?
>>>>>>> Thank you!

First, thanks for sticking with me to try to figure this out!

I turned on AU as you suggested. I clicked on Custom. It said I needed to
get the latest Windows Update. I clicked ok...it failed on the same 2
files....Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (kb892130) and Windows XP update
(KB898461).


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:O76zrCQNKHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
> Windows Update website again.
>
>
> scott t wrote:
>> No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have had
>> some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to do
>> them
>> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>>
>> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it off
>> before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet. No
>> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>>
>> Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>> news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can
>>> configure
>>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install without
>>> your approval?
>>>
>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>
>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>
>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>>> bought
>>> it)?
>>>
>>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>>>
>>>
>>> scott t wrote:
>>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some
>>>> components.
>>>> I
>>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update for
>>>> XP.
>>>> I couldn't go any further.
>>>>
>>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic Updates.
>>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of
>>>> yet.
>>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>>>> before
>>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>>>
>>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>>>
>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but don't
>>>>>> see
>>>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a
>>>>>>> CUSTOM
>>>>>>> scan?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to upgrade
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it
>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>>>> version?
>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>

[A real headscratcher is the fact that you've got WinXP SP3 (OEM, I assume)
installed and the Applies To section of KB898461 only lists WinXP SP1.]

1. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and see if you can Validate via
the Validate Windows button on the left.

2. Now give this FixIt a whirl: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

3. Return to Windows Update (WU) website & test (CUSTOM) option. Again, you
want to install any critical security updates offered.

Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via WU or Automatic Updates (AU)! If IE8's offered
at WU, "hide" it for now, please.

Tip: If the computer came with IE7 preinstalled and a Root Certificates
update is offered in the Optional category, install it to take full
advantage of IE7's enhanced security.

Tip: It may behoove you to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to
updating via WU website. If the Symantec app includes a firewall, disable
it, too, then enable the Windows Firewall.


scott t wrote:
> First, thanks for sticking with me to try to figure this out!
>
> I turned on AU as you suggested. I clicked on Custom. It said I needed
> to
> get the latest Windows Update. I clicked ok...it failed on the same 2
> files....Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (kb892130) and Windows XP
> update
> (KB898461).
>
>> Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
>> Windows Update website again.
>>
>> scott t wrote:
>>> No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have
>>> had
>>> some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to do
>>> them
>>> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>>>
>>> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it off
>>> before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet. No
>>> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>>>
>>> Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can
>>>> configure
>>>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install
>>>> without
>>>> your approval?
>>>>
>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>>
>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this
>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>>>> bought
>>>> it)?
>>>>
>>>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some
>>>>> components.
>>>>> I
>>>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update
>>>>> for
>>>>> XP.
>>>>> I couldn't go any further.
>>>>>
>>>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic
>>>>> Updates.
>>>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as of
>>>>> yet.
>>>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>>>>> before
>>>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but
>>>>>>> don't
>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the
>>>>>>> latest
>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a
>>>>>>>> CUSTOM
>>>>>>>> scan?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to
>>>>>>>>> upgrade
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it
>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>>>>> version?
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!

Sorry...I forgot to post this. I spoke to Microsoft and they said that IE8
is not compatible with XP Embedded as of yet. Should be in the future.

Thanks again for your help!!



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:u7QDi%23WNKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> [A real headscratcher is the fact that you've got WinXP SP3 (OEM, I
> assume) installed and the Applies To section of KB898461 only lists WinXP
> SP1.]
>
> 1. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and see if you can Validate via
> the Validate Windows button on the left.
>
> 2. Now give this FixIt a whirl: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
>
> 3. Return to Windows Update (WU) website & test (CUSTOM) option. Again,
> you want to install any critical security updates offered.
>
> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via WU or Automatic Updates (AU)! If IE8's
> offered at WU, "hide" it for now, please.
>
> Tip: If the computer came with IE7 preinstalled and a Root Certificates
> update is offered in the Optional category, install it to take full
> advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
>
> Tip: It may behoove you to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to
> updating via WU website. If the Symantec app includes a firewall, disable
> it, too, then enable the Windows Firewall.
>
>
> scott t wrote:
>> First, thanks for sticking with me to try to figure this out!
>>
>> I turned on AU as you suggested. I clicked on Custom. It said I needed
>> to
>> get the latest Windows Update. I clicked ok...it failed on the same 2
>> files....Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (kb892130) and Windows XP
>> update
>> (KB898461).
>>
>>> Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
>>> Windows Update website again.
>>>
>>> scott t wrote:
>>>> No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have
>>>> had
>>>> some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to do
>>>> them
>>>> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>>>>
>>>> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it
>>>> off
>>>> before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet. No
>>>> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can
>>>>> configure
>>>>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install
>>>>> without
>>>>> your approval?
>>>>>
>>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>>>
>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>>>
>>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on
>>>>> this
>>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>>>>> bought
>>>>> it)?
>>>>>
>>>>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some
>>>>>> components.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> XP.
>>>>>> I couldn't go any further.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic
>>>>>> Updates.
>>>>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> yet.
>>>>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>>>>>> before
>>>>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>>>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but
>>>>>>>> don't
>>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the
>>>>>>>> latest
>>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a
>>>>>>>>> CUSTOM
>>>>>>>>> scan?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to
>>>>>>>>>> upgrade
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that it
>>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>>>>>> version?
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>

Very interesting. YW & thanks for your feedback.

scott t wrote:
> Sorry...I forgot to post this. I spoke to Microsoft and they said that
> IE8
> is not compatible with XP Embedded as of yet. Should be in the future.
>
> Thanks again for your help!!
>
>> [A real headscratcher is the fact that you've got WinXP SP3 (OEM, I
>> assume) installed and the Applies To section of KB898461 only lists WinXP
>> SP1.]
>>
>> 1. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and see if you can Validate
>> via
>> the Validate Windows button on the left.
>>
>> 2. Now give this FixIt a whirl: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
>>
>> 3. Return to Windows Update (WU) website & test (CUSTOM) option. Again,
>> you want to install any critical security updates offered.
>>
>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via WU or Automatic Updates (AU)! If IE8's
>> offered at WU, "hide" it for now, please.
>>
>> Tip: If the computer came with IE7 preinstalled and a Root Certificates
>> update is offered in the Optional category, install it to take full
>> advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
>>
>> Tip: It may behoove you to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to
>> updating via WU website. If the Symantec app includes a firewall,
>> disable
>> it, too, then enable the Windows Firewall.
>>
>>
>> scott t wrote:
>>> First, thanks for sticking with me to try to figure this out!
>>>
>>> I turned on AU as you suggested. I clicked on Custom. It said I needed
>>> to
>>> get the latest Windows Update. I clicked ok...it failed on the same 2
>>> files....Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (kb892130) and Windows XP
>>> update
>>> (KB898461).
>>>
>>>> Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
>>>> Windows Update website again.
>>>>
>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>> No, AU is not enabled. I typically like to run updates myself. Have
>>>>> had
>>>>> some issues with automatic updates in the past. I typically wait to
>>>>> do
>>>>> them
>>>>> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>>>>>
>>>>> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). I turned it
>>>>> off
>>>>> before trying to update. No other software has been installed yet.
>>>>> No
>>>>> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, it's still under warranty. It's only 3 weeks old.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? Are you aware that you can
>>>>>> configure
>>>>>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install
>>>>>> without
>>>>>> your approval?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is
>>>>>> your
>>>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
>>>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on
>>>>>> this
>>>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>>>>>> bought
>>>>>> it)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some
>>>>>>> components.
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> XP.
>>>>>>> I couldn't go any further.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic
>>>>>>> Updates.
>>>>>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. I haven't run any updates as
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> yet.
>>>>>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
>>>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
>>>>>>>> before
>>>>>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. After the
>>>>>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but
>>>>>>>>> don't
>>>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>>>> anything about a custom scan. The site wanted to download the
>>>>>>>>> latest
>>>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. should I be doing this?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks again!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Is IE8 offered http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com after doing a
>>>>>>>>>> CUSTOM
>>>>>>>>>> scan?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. I'd like to
>>>>>>>>>>> upgrade
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> IE8.
>>>>>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error that
>>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>>>> failed. Is IE* compatible with XPe?? If so, is there a special
>>>>>>>>>>> version?
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!

Follow-up: Nevertheless, you should be able to keep your new WinXPe
SP2 (?) thin-client fully patched via SUS (Software Update Services
server); cf.
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...rvicePack2.pdf
--
~PA Bear (posted via Google Groups)

On Sep 17, 3:15*pm, "scott t" <sc...@vendorinfo.net> wrote:
> Sorry...I forgot to post this. *I spoke to Microsoft and they said thatIE8
> is not compatible withXPEmbeddedas of yet. *Should be in the future.
>
> Thanks again for your help!!
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote in messagenews:u7QDi%23WNKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gb l...
>
>
>
> > [A real headscratcher is the fact that you've got WinXP SP3 (OEM, I
> > assume) installed and the Applies To section of KB898461 only lists WinXP
> > SP1.]
>
> > 1. Go tohttp://www.microsoft.com/genuine/and see if you can Validate via
> > the Validate Windows button on the left.
>
> > 2. Now give this FixIt a whirl:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
>
> > 3. Return to Windows Update (WU) website & test (CUSTOM) option. *Again,
> > you want to install any critical security updates offered.
>
> > Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via WU or Automatic Updates (AU)! *If IE8's
> > offered at WU, "hide" it for now, please.
>
> > Tip: If the computer came with IE7 preinstalled and a Root Certificates
> > update is offered in the Optional category, install it to take full
> > advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
>
> > Tip: It may behoove you to disable Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to
> > updating via WU website. *If the Symantec app includes a firewall, disable
> > it, too, then enable the Windows Firewall.
>
> > scott t wrote:
> >> First, thanks for sticking with me to try to figure this out!
>
> >> I turned on AU as you suggested. *I clicked on Custom. *It said I needed
> >> to
> >> get the latest Windows Update. *I clicked ok...it failed on the same2
> >> files....Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (kb892130) and WindowsXP
> >> update
> >> (KB898461).
>
> >>> Enable Automatic Updates, selecting the Notify Only setting, then test
> >>> Windows Update website again.
>
> >>> scott t wrote:
> >>>> No, AU is not enabled. *I typically like to run updates myself. *Have
> >>>> had
> >>>> some issues with automatic updates in the past. *I typically wait to do
> >>>> them
> >>>> after I run a full backup, just to be safe.
>
> >>>> The computer has Symantec Endpoint installed (by Dell). *I turned it
> >>>> off
> >>>> before trying to update. *No other software has been installed yet.. *No
> >>>> antispy, firewalls, etc.
>
> >>>> Yes, it's still under warranty. *It's only 3 weeks old.
>
> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:ePM6rLNNKHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
> >>>>> Is Automatic Updates enabled, Scott? *Are you aware that you can
> >>>>> configure
> >>>>> Automatic Updates such that updates will not download or install
> >>>>> without
> >>>>> your approval?
>
> >>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> >>>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> >>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> >>>>> subscription current? *What anti-spyware applications (other than
> >>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>
> >>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on
> >>>>> this
> >>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
> >>>>> bought
> >>>>> it)?
>
> >>>>> Is the computer still under Warranty or Service Contract?
>
> >>>>> scott t wrote:
> >>>>>> I tried clicking Custom and it said it needed to update some
> >>>>>> components.
> >>>>>> I
> >>>>>> clicked okay and it failed to update the Validation tool and Update
> >>>>>> for
> >>>>>>XP.
> >>>>>> I couldn't go any further.
>
> >>>>>> Typically, I like to do updates manually and not use Automatic
> >>>>>> Updates.
> >>>>>> This is a brand new Dell thin client. *I haven't run any updatesas
> >>>>>> of
> >>>>>> yet.
> >>>>>> This was the first thing I was trying to update.
>
> >>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>>>> ...The site wanted to download the latest
> >>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. *should I be doing this?
>
> >>>>>>> Yes, you'll need to download/install the (updated) ActiveX Control
> >>>>>>> before
> >>>>>>> you'll be presented with the CUSTOM and EXPRESS options. *Afterthe
> >>>>>>> software's installed, click on the CONTINUE button.
>
> >>>>>>> PS: Is Automatic Updates enabled or do you usually update via WSUS?
>
> >>>>>>> scott t wrote:
> >>>>>>>> Thank you for the response.
>
> >>>>>>>> I'm not sure if I'm missing something...I went to this link but
> >>>>>>>> don't
> >>>>>>>> see
> >>>>>>>> anything about a custom scan. *The site wanted to download the
> >>>>>>>> latest
> >>>>>>>> Windows Update Software. *should I be doing this?
>
> >>>>>>>> Thanks again!
>
> >>>>>>>> PA Bear wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Is IE8 offeredhttp://windowsupdate.microsoft.comafter doing a
> >>>>>>>>> CUSTOM
> >>>>>>>>> scan?
>
> >>>>>>>>> Tip: Do NOT install IE8 via Windows Update!
>
> >>>>>>>>> scott t wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> I'm using a thin client computer with XPe SP2. *I'd like to
> >>>>>>>>>> upgrade
> >>>>>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>> IE8.
> >>>>>>>>>> I've tried running the upgraded but keep getting an error thatit
> >>>>>>>>>> has
> >>>>>>>>>> failed. *Is IE* compatible with XPe?? *If so, is there a special
> >>>>>>>>>> version?