Sam; You need the 32bit version. You get that error message it you attempt to install the 64bit version on a 32bit computer. -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

Hi I've the same problem... well, not exactely. My users have all administrative rights, but it's still a lot of time they need to download all updates. So I thought, I should write a little program...

Hi; Give these steps a go: 1. Click "Start," and then click "Run." 2. In the "Open" box type regedit and click "OK." 3. Browse in the left frame...

Hi I often need the windowsupdates for my customers. Now, I don't want to wait every time until the download is finished. So I want to download it once to my server and then use them from there. Now...

Your Windows XP is 32 Bit. -- ....Sky MS MVP - Windows ================

I have downloaded the patch for the Blaster Worm (KB823980) but am unable to install on XP Professional. The installation starts, and the dialog box disappears after 30 seconds or so. I am also...

Just released today: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-029.asp Monkey

Hi Eric, What operating system are you running? Try registering the following DLL files. Start > Run Type "regsvr32 softpub.dll" (without quotes) Press ok. Should receive a succeeded message.

You may want to try the "fixblast.exe." it has a fixtool that really does all the work for you and is fairly easy!! I found it through my nortan program..good luck!! Hope this helps

I downloaded the suggested update for wireless networking last week. No matter what I try to do, I can no longer access the web via my wireless connection. Initially, my laptop does not even...

Brandon -- Visit this excellent web site for suggestions: Windows Update Versus Windows Update Catalog http://www.theeldergeek.com/windows_update_catalog.htm -- Nicholas

Shirley -- Follow these instructions: Step #1: Perform a Disk Cleanup: Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup

Hello Tim, Take a look at the Windows Update troubleshooter http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/ under the heading "Scan for updates freezes or stops at 0%". -Chuck -- This posting...

Ralph, Can you please post the Windows update.log from c:\windows directory. The log will help us troubleshoot the install failure. Thanks, Lucy Eby This posting is provided "AS IS" with no...

After installing many of the windows updates, and rebooting the computer, all of my windows icons have disappeared, including start, etc. What do I do now?

I am trying to run windows update for 2000Pro and it stops with a long message with the header "Adminstrators Only". I followed the instructions and logged on with administrator rights as well as...

Hi; Next time the item pops up, uncheck the small square just to the left of the name. The item will not show again. -- ....Sky

Craig, Thank you for the posting the results. I happy to hear the issue is resolved. -- Thanks, Lucy Eby This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Nicholas, thanks for you help. I appreciate it. I have done most of what you suggest, and it just doesn't work. Then only thing I haven't done is run the fix from the doug knox website. I thought...