I have a group of WinXP-sp1 machines that fails to update automatically. A common element among these machines is that the task scheduler service isn't installed. I can't figure out how this...

Nicholas: Sorry 'bout the lack of info. And thanx for the suggestion. Am new at this 'newsgroup thing, and am at work with no time to read etc. Using WINDOWS 98 and in regards to the 'focus group',...

LOL. I just got an email saying it was from microsoft windows update although the return path was someone with a a cox account sending me an html of apparently one of the security fixes MS offers...

Matt; If you log on to Windows and hit "Cancel": http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=152104 Also: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319585 -- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup...

Jim; Does it fit this: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326904 If it does, you most likely have a pirated Windows XP Pro. If it is pirated, you need to contact the seller and/or...

Please help me my system is not working, its slowly dieing out please help me its pissing me of sooo much i get that stupid 0x800A138F error, its been like 3 months and i cant take it any more....

Is there a version of bookshelf for xp?

Go to Windows Update. Write down the updates that you need. Then go to the computer with high speed internet access. Use the Windows Update Catalog and download the needed updates. Critical Updates...

Internet explorer is working but it wont display jpeg files unless you click 'show picture'. I've tried defaulting everything but it hasn't worked. Is there a way to solve this or do I have to...

MowGreen, Thank you much for the suggestion but I had already tried that and had same scenario. The file was run under owner rather than system so I took the chance of deleting. Haven't noticed any...

We need more information. Where you trying to update from Windows Update? What operating system? Which update did you select to install? Thanks, Lucy This posting is provided "AS IS" with no...

What operating system are you running? Any additional errors reported in the Windows Update.log file? Please post the Windows Update.log file? The file is in the c:\windows or c:\winnt...

On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 10:39:46 -0700, Richi wrote: Is this the rest of your error: "The Windows Update servers are temporarily unavailable. Please try again later." If so, I am also having this...

Hi Windows XP comes with Netmeeting pre-installed. To start it, from Start/Run, type: conf.exe --

I'm just thinking that there may be connections between my win update problem and my problem with IE6. Thank you. P ---- "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in...

As a general point, you can always turn the machine off if you hold the power button down for a few seconds. Probably not much help but at least you won't have to play with the power supply...

This newsgroup is intended for Windows Update issues. If this is Windows Update related please post more information. If not, you may want to post in operating system specific newsgroups. Here's...

I'm not sure what operating system you're running, but here a couple KB articles that may help. Please verify the article pertains to your operating...

What operating system? Check the Windows Update.log file for errors. Copy and paste "%windir%\windows update.log" (w/o the quotes) into the Internet Explorer address bar and hit Enter. Scroll down...

What update are you referring to? Select the Read More link on the Update to decided if you need it. Thanks, Lucy This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.