ITAdmin
@ccpdocs.com
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Re: [XP Pro] Updates Fail after Fresh Install and XP SP3 Loaded
Just to let everyone know, I used bcastner's advice and followed the fix in this MS KB posting; 
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
»support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Thanks again! 
ITAdmin |
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ricksrants
@btcentralplus.com | reply to bcastner
Thanks Friend it worked well and simple.
I owe you a drink |
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ltsnow
join:2006-04-08
Valdosta, GA
1 edit | reply to bcastner
Bill, maybe I'm dense, but how come I have the 3.0 updater when I do a clean install of XP Pro SP3--no slipstream? I never use the automatic updates, only the manual updates. They all install fine. |
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FROSTY
Premium,MVM
join:2000-08-10
Pinson, AL
clubs: 
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I recently installed XP SP2 on 3 different PCs.
After installation of the OS and drivers, I proceeded to Windows Update. I let WU update itself, but NOT install SP3 when given the choice. At some point during this process I was prompted to install the 3.1 installer which I allowed. After which, I installed SP3 from the standalone download. IE7 was installed after SP3 from a standalone download too. From that point forward no problems with Windows Update or installing new/old software and hardware. Including .net 1.1 & 2.0 and all it's patches.
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ltsnow
join:2006-04-08
Valdosta, GA | You know now that I think about it that's how I got the 3.1 updater. It installs from the update site before anything else. |
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JMcA
@co.uk | reply to bcastner
Many thanks!
This fixed my problem (note that you have a filename wrong in your instructions - the filename is wups2.dll not wup2.dll)
It should read:
regsvr32 "%windir%\system32\wupS2.dll" |
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bcastner
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2002-09-25
Chevy Chase, MD
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 ·Verizon Online DSL
| You are correct, and my bad typo.
Fortunately, it is clarified by the linked KB article, and quite honestly unlikely to be the predominant factor, although I most certainly wish I had gotten it right.
Best regards,
Bill Castner
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BigThanks
@rupp-inc.com | reply to bcastner
Outstanding. I had the same problems running Windows Update after installing SP3 on XP. Your suggestion was right on target! Thanks. |
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Dr P Sword
@ntl.com | reply to Respect Root
Thanks for the fix. Worked a treat! |
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BaggyDave
@co.uk | reply to Respect Root
Hit upon the same snag
Istalled Windows Pro via a SP2 disk, I was prompted for Sp3 first then nothing else would install just download
followed the instructions and resolved the issues
thanks for sharing the info |
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mikedalb
join:2003-07-17
Tallahassee, FL
| reply to Respect Root
bcastner and respect root, thanks. I flattened my xp mce box for new mobo, ram and tuner and reinstalled twice (my quick computer like mind not grasping this didn't happen until after I installed SP3), each time same thing. The MCSE after my name takes another blow.... |
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Drunkula
Premium
join:2000-06-12
Denton, TX
 ·Verizon FIOS
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Thank you, bcastner! I've been having to manually install all updates since I put SP3 on. That was quite an annoyance...
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Cis
@wanadoo.nl | reply to Respect Root
I found this site which gives you the solution:
»www.itexperience.net/2008/05/23/···-xp-sp3/ |
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Bubba100
@rr.com | reply to Respect Root
Here is the fix for this problem.
»www.itexperience.net/2008/05/23/···-xp-sp3/ |
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