Windows Updates Fails After Upgrading to WindowsXP 8

[zoeythecat]

Hi All,

I upgraded a PC at work from win2000 to XPsp2. The upgrade was done by inserting the XP disk while booted into 2000. Upgrade of software and hardware went fine. Only issue is now windows updates fails after upgrade. Both auto updates and Microsoft update site fail. I can download and install updates manually.

I've tried renaming the c:\winnt\softwaredistribution folder and trying the updates but still I get installation errors.

I appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks,
Zoey

 

[judgehopkins]

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP installation or you repair a Windows XP installation


I had done a Windows XP repair installation which, it turns out, was the cause of all the problems in this thread.

Thanks for all you gave me valuable information.

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