Anyone having problems with WINDOWS UPDATE?

[mmx]

i log on, and it checks really fast, and automaticaly says %100 checked.

But i know its an errors.

 

[bozo1]

Make sure your date & year is correct.

Tools, Internet Options, Languages - make sure a language is defined there.

 

[colossus]

Yeah, I noticed the same thing on an XP system I just installed. For the life of me I can't get it to update to SP1 and the other fixes. I did another fresh install with another code and it still won't update

Although my main rig finds the updates fine. Maybe they're blocking certain systems?

 

[GrumpyMan]

I notice it the other day when trying to get the Office XP service pack 2 update. It would start and then fizzle out. Even had to kill IE6 in task manager to get out of the attemped update. For a company as big as MS you would think that this wouldn't keep on happening, but we all know better.

 

[bozo1]

Did you read my post? 90% of Windows update problems are caused by one of the two items I mentioned.

 

[mmx]

i tried it, and still won't work

 

[Zim Hosein]

mmx, I know that two new security updates were released w/ in the last 24 hours, it's possible their servers are just getting hammered.

 

[bacillus]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
mmx, I know that two new security updates were released w/ in the last 24 hours, it's possible their servers are just getting hammered.

just installed those updates without any problems!

 

[corkyg]

Also got the two criticals (for networks) this morning - no problem. If you don't see them, then you have a glitch in your system - probably registry. Were you ever able to get updates?

 

[majewski9]

yes! They say I have illegal copy of windows or something like that. I think it is just the fact I used to run it all the time then I formatted and now auto update doesnt work.

 

[mmx]

I reinstall a copy of win2000 didn't work, then formatted, and tried winxp didn't work, then i tried a laptop didn't work. All copies are legit

 

[przero]

Set your clock to the correct time. MS' clock seems to be a little fast. Set yours to correct time minus 1 minute.

Time is here: http://www.time.gov/

 

[cmf21]

Wouldn't work for me either until I corrected my year. Works fine now.

 

[mmx]

all fixed. Because i'm using a tv as a monitor for this system my TIVO PC. the 2 looked like 3. Thanks guys. u r the best.

 

[WoofyJr]

Originally posted by: bozo1
Make sure your date & year is correct.

Tools, Internet Options, Languages - make sure a language is defined there.

I tired to install update. It still wont update at all.. I tried to check the language, the date and time like u mentioned. Where can i find the right time????

 

[przero]

http://www.time.gov/

 

[MedicBob]

Gov Time Linked

Just did a fresh install and now I can't get them. ARG.

Languages set, time set, other computers can get them here same network.

 

[WoofyJr]

Originally posted by: przero
http://www.time.gov/

Yeah, thanks... Also I realized i had to shut the ad blocker down first...

 

[ScrewFace]

Forget about downloading Microsoft 'fixes' as they come out. Trust me, all you'll get is headaches and system instabilities. Wait for Service Pack 2.:disgust:

 

[WoofyJr]

Originally posted by: ScrewFace
Forget about downloading Microsoft 'fixes' as they come out. Trust me, all you'll get is headaches and system instabilities. Wait for Service Pack 2.:disgust:

none problem with update on mine. However, i didnt download the service pack2. I heard they are headache..... unless u guys didnt have any problem with service pack....

 

[WoofyJr]

I mean service pack 1 not 2