PA
Sat Mar 29 12:41:02 PDT 2008
Ignore the title/topic and follow the Resolution Method 1 (preferably) or
Method 2 in this KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100
Before you begin, write down the .NET Framework versions that are currently
installed. If you're running WinXP, you /must/ have at least .NET Framework
v1.1 installed when you're finished.
How to determine which versions of the .NET Framework are installed and
whether service packs have been applied:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318785
If still no joy...
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
--
~PA Bear
Silverfox1 wrote:
> I installed SP2 over three years ago. I did not do a re-install last
> Aug.07.
> The only thing I remember doing is uninstalling net.2.0 & then
> re-installing
> it back in the pc in order to get some new MS KB security patches that
> became available and MS suggested that the user needed to un-install
> net.2.0 & re-install in order to get the KB`s to install correctly. I did
> that and they worked. A few weeks later the infinite loop commenced and
> has
> never been resolved.
>
> I have tried disabling the AVG virus app and I am ONLY running the SP2
> firewall. I have also checked on numerous items in the IE tools internet
> options to make sure everything is O.K. and it appears to be.
>
> Still the same infinite loop.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Did you reinstall or upgrade WinXP SP2 in Aug-07?
>> ===============================
>> Tip: Temporarily disable real-time protection by your anti-virus and/or
>> anti-spyware applications (e.g., CounterSpy, Spysweeper, Spybot Tea
>> Timer,
>> AVG Anti-Spyware) and/or any third-party firewall (e.g., ZA) before
>> attempting to install the update(s). If you disable the third-party
>> firewall, make certain that you enable the Windows Firewall!
>>
>> =====================
>>
>> How to troubleshoot Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server
>> Update Services installation issues:
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906602
>>
>> 1. See the "Need more help? Tell us what problem you are having" section
>> of
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
>>
>> 2. You cannot install some updates or programs
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798
>>
>> 3a. Check Windowsupdate.log (%windir%\Windowsupdate.log) for errors
>> associated with the download/install.
>>
>> How to read the Windowsupdate.log file
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093
>>
>> 3b. Compare errors to those listed here:
>>
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1122
>> and/or go to
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com > click on Help and
>> Support
>> link in left pane > Solve problems on your own.
>>
>> 4. Windows Update Checklist:
>>
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
>> ===========================
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L
http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Silverfox1 wrote:
>>> This has occurred at least 3 or 4 times over the last several years and
>>> I
>>> can`t remember what I did to fix it ! Has MS or anyone ever found a
>>> SIMPLE
>>> fix to correct this problem. I havent been able to install any new
>>> updates
>>> since Aug.2007 since all the scan does is run & run and nothing ever
>>> comes
>>> up.
>>>
>>> I already tried registering around 8 .dll`s and they all succeeded but
>>> still
>>> no fix !
>>>
>>> Windows XP Home Edition SP2
>>> Using just the built-in SP2 firewall and the Free 7.5 AVG Virus app.
>>>
>>> Regards & Thanks for any replys.