Posted October 5, 200816 yr [X-post to Windows Update newsgroup] CrystalBall© sez... 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 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144 -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Jake wrote: > When attempting a shut down I am presented with the usual message not to > turn off computer. The System is now hung on "Installing update 1 of 24". > The computer has been in this state for several hours and I have no idea > what to do. I have searched for a solution but have not seen any > resolution. > I am using WinXP Pro SP 2 on a 2.8 Ghz System. Can anyone off a safe > solution? What would happen if I turn off at this time?
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