windows xp fails to update

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Hi Guys

I have been having a few problems so decided to reinstall windows xp (upgrade) method
Having done that i cannot update windows there are 78 updates available and each time it says “some updates could not be installed”

I have tried the stop start method renaming software distribution file SDold, but that hasnt worked

can anyone offer more suggestions ???

please be careful with me i no tecnno !

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what exactly do you mean by saying:

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Hi

i put the windows cd in
clicked to install
then it give you the option to upgrade (recommended) which leave all other files in tact !

Roy

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I think that using the upgrade function is very not what people should do. a complete reinstall will take a bit longer but will ensure best results and will most probably solve your problem.

this upgrade thing left many of the old files unchanged and they somehow conflict and make the update algorythm to act abnormaly. If you want to make the reinstall process easier, you can also try and use the repair function in windows setup.

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Thanks in fact that was hat i decided to do prior to your reply,it took all day one way or another but your right it seems to have sorted the problem

thanks

Roy

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you’re welcome :smiley: