FIX: Post XP SP3 application, all updates fail to install

After the application of SP3 all subsequent Automatic updates may fail

to install. Also applies to a clean or a repair installation of XP:

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

Try Method 1 first. This *usually* resolves the update installation issue.

If no joy, do Method 2, the installation of the latest Version of the

Windows Update Agent [WUA], as laid out here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/blogs/mowgreen/index.php?showentry=1172

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]

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