Windows XP Update Download(s) problems!

w0lv3rin3 · July 24th, 2003

ok, when I do a scann on windows update, w00t w00t, that works out just fine, but when I click, Review/Install, then Install Link, it wont even download any of the updates, any1 care to give suggestions to help fix this problem!

Here is a Screenshot

IE Update ScreenShot Problems = (

**PseudoKiller** · July 24th, 2003

instead of trying to d/l all the updates you need, try one or 2 at a time and see if that helps.

**Cosmin** · July 24th, 2003

try to disable antiv. while downloading updates for windows ..

w0lv3rin3 · July 24th, 2003

i have tried both, still no luck, 1 @ time and disable AV

**Friend of Bill** · July 24th, 2003

Probably a temporary problem with the update site.

w0lv3rin3 · July 24th, 2003

a temp. problem with the site for nearly 3 months now, umm i dont think so, any other suggestions

**Friend of Bill** · July 25th, 2003

Well, that changes everything. No lo can help...

July 25th, 2003

Could also be a problem with your 'pop-up' stopper, or security settings.

I think the updateing requires at least some scripting, and other permissions.

I had a similar problem a while back, but it had to do with the security settings in ie. It might help to either temporarily, or permanently put the update in your trusted sites zone.

w0lv3rin3 · July 25th, 2003

i did fool with them and still nothing

**Friend of Bill** · July 25th, 2003

Do you have a legit copy of XP...?

w0lv3rin3 · July 25th, 2003

I do not want to respond, and also, it would not matter if I had a Legit or Pirated version of XP, I do undderstand the fact that using a Blacklisted key of XP will not allow you to d/l or scann for updates, but I do have a LEgit key

**Friend of Bill** · July 26th, 2003

Good man!

w0lv3rin3 · July 26th, 2003

any suggestions to fix the the problem

July 27th, 2003

Try the "help" at microsoft's update site.

I've had a couple of glitches, that they had an available fix for.

nagidar · July 27th, 2003

Go to Internet Options-connections-Lan settings-and uncheck Automatically detect settings then try updating.
Remember to re-check the box when you are done.

**Glaanieboy** · July 27th, 2003

Do you have the leaked version of Service Pack 2 installed? I had the same problem as you, but instead it did download the file(s), but couldn't install it, because of an 'error' (I don't know if it's the same error that you encountered, I can't connect to the site where the pic is hosted). That was because these files were already installed on my system (because of SP2), but somehow didn't report it to the Windows Update site.
Uninstall SP2 to rectify the problem.

**Teddy** · July 27th, 2003

What internet browser are you using? If you aren't already, you should try the updates with IE.

w0lv3rin3 · July 27th, 2003

Originally posted by Glaanieboy
Do you have the leaked version of Service Pack 2 installed? I had the same problem as you, but instead it did download the file(s), but couldn't install it, because of an 'error' (I don't know if it's the same error that you encountered, I can't connect to the site where the pic is hosted). That was because these files were already installed on my system (because of SP2), but somehow didn't report it to the Windows Update site.
Uninstall SP2 to rectify the problem.

I did have leaked SP2 installed but i could still update with no problems, just this happend reciently, ive havnt formated my comp for nearly like 1 yr.

Im looking in MS help ATM.

im using IE

2z · July 27th, 2003

try using a third party updater

I've been using BigFix for years
IMHO much more reliable than the win update site

get the latest version here
http://www.softnews.ro/public/cat/12/2/12-2-5.shtml

tip ~ once the update has finished click cancel install
then you can get the update out of the BigFix directory for future use

**Glaanieboy** · July 27th, 2003

Thanks 2z!

July 24th, 2003	Top \| #1
w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	Windows XP Update Download(s) problems! ok, when I do a scann on windows update, w00t w00t, that works out just fine, but when I click, Review/Install, then Install Link, it wont even download any of the updates, any1 care to give suggestions to help fix this problem! Here is a Screenshot IE Update ScreenShot Problems = ( If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

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PseudoKiller Zug Zug Joined: April 2002 Location: Ice Crown Citadel Posts: 3,858 Reputation: 490 Power: 165	instead of trying to d/l all the updates you need, try one or 2 at a time and see if that helps. )\|( I reject your reality and substitute my own )\|(

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w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	i have tried both, still no luck, 1 @ time and disable AV If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

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w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	a temp. problem with the site for nearly 3 months now, umm i dont think so, any other suggestions If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

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w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	i did fool with them and still nothing If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

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Cosmin Graphic Designer Joined: March 2002 Location: Romania Posts: 1,633 Reputation: 110 Power: 141	try to disable antiv. while downloading updates for windows ..

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 139	Probably a temporary problem with the update site.

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 139	Well, that changes everything. No lo can help...

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Goldsmith Unregistered Posts: n/a	Could also be a problem with your 'pop-up' stopper, or security settings. I think the updateing requires at least some scripting, and other permissions. I had a similar problem a while back, but it had to do with the security settings in ie. It might help to either temporarily, or permanently put the update in your trusted sites zone.

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 139	Do you have a legit copy of XP...?

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w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	I do not want to respond, and also, it would not matter if I had a Legit or Pirated version of XP, I do undderstand the fact that using a Blacklisted key of XP will not allow you to d/l or scann for updates, but I do have a LEgit key If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 139	Good man!

July 26th, 2003	Top \| #13
w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	any suggestions to fix the the problem If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #14
Goldsmith Unregistered Posts: n/a	Try the "help" at microsoft's update site. I've had a couple of glitches, that they had an available fix for.

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #15
nagidar OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2003 Posts: 20 Reputation: 0 Power: 114	Go to Internet Options-connections-Lan settings-and uncheck Automatically detect settings then try updating. Remember to re-check the box when you are done.

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July 27th, 2003	Top \| #16
Glaanieboy OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: March 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,626 Reputation: 270 Power: 153	Do you have the leaked version of Service Pack 2 installed? I had the same problem as you, but instead it did download the file(s), but couldn't install it, because of an 'error' (I don't know if it's the same error that you encountered, I can't connect to the site where the pic is hosted). That was because these files were already installed on my system (because of SP2), but somehow didn't report it to the Windows Update site. Uninstall SP2 to rectify the problem.

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #17
Teddy Boogie Nights...! Joined: July 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,551 Reputation: 70 Power: 136	What internet browser are you using? If you aren't already, you should try the updates with IE. Love like you've never been hurt. Work like you don't need the money. Dance like no one is watching!

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #18
w0lv3rin3 The Source Joined: March 2004 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Power: 104	Originally posted by Glaanieboy Do you have the leaked version of Service Pack 2 installed? I had the same problem as you, but instead it did download the file(s), but couldn't install it, because of an 'error' (I don't know if it's the same error that you encountered, I can't connect to the site where the pic is hosted). That was because these files were already installed on my system (because of SP2), but somehow didn't report it to the Windows Update site. Uninstall SP2 to rectify the problem. I did have leaked SP2 installed but i could still update with no problems, just this happend reciently, ive havnt formated my comp for nearly like 1 yr. Im looking in MS help ATM. im using IE If you Don't like my DRIVING! Then Stay OFF the Lawns!

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #19
2z OSNN Gamer Joined: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,439 Reputation: 20 Power: 147	try using a third party updater I've been using BigFix for years IMHO much more reliable than the win update site get the latest version here http://www.softnews.ro/public/cat/12/2/12-2-5.shtml tip ~ once the update has finished click cancel install then you can get the update out of the BigFix directory for future use

July 27th, 2003	Top \| #20
Glaanieboy OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: March 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,626 Reputation: 270 Power: 153	Thanks 2z!