John --
Follow these instructions:
Step #1:
Perform a Disk Cleanup:
Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup
Step #2:
Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
Select "Normal Startup", click "apply" and reboot.
Step #3:
1. Start the Administrative Tools utility in your Control Panel.
2. Double-click Services.
3. Right-click "Cryptographic Services", and then click Properties.
4. Click "Automatic" for Startup type, and then click Start.
5. Try installing the Updates again. If the problem persists, go to Step 6.
6. Click Start, and then click Run.
7. In the Open box, type: CMD , and then click OK.
8. At the Command Prompt, type (or Copy & Paste) the following commands,
each individually, pressing ENTER after each line:
net stop cryptsvc
ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 oldcatroot2
net start cryptsvc
Type EXIT to close the Command Prompt, and visit Windows Update again.
**** ALTERNATIVE ****
Windows XP Service Pack 1 (direct download)
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/p...1/default..asp
Note: Select "Network Installation" (32-bit)
--
Nicholas
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"john c" <jncjat@aol.com> wrote in message:
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| After windows udate downloaded xp service pack 1, it
| fails to begin installing process. what can I do to get
| it installed. this is my first time with this sort of
| thig so when you reply please be very clear. thanks
| John C.
