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Anonymous
2010-09-10T23:05:49+00:00

I cant install updates

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-09-11T16:22:21+00:00

    Hi,

    1. Could you provide me the complete error code?

    It would appear you may be missing a digit in that error number.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

    Method 1.

    If your computer is having problems finding and installing operating system updates, try using the Windows Update troubleshooter to fix the problem. It makes sure that your computer is connected to the Internet, and checks to see whether your network adapter and Windows Update services are running correctly.

    Refer to the article below for steps and additional information.

    Open the Windows Update troubleshooter

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Update-troubleshooter

    Method 2.

    Also you may refer to the article below for some more methods.

    Troubleshoot problems with installing updates

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

    Method 3.

    Checks if resetting the Windows Update components let you install the updates properly.

    How do I reset Windows Update components?

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

    Hope to hear back from you soon!

    Thanks and Regards:

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-09-11T16:44:23+00:00

    Moved byCarey FrischMVP, Moderator9 hours 53 minutes agoMoved to appropriate forum category (From:Install, Upgrade, and Activate)

    Moved from which Install, Upgrade, and Activate forum, Carey?

    Give us a break & please see...

    Issue: When a Moderator moves a thread

    http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/thread/133d40df-3b37-4535-ba5a-2c8000b86b9f/#2795fd68-3f73-474e-98c2-9428ce8bcbd1

    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

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