HI Sam,
The following updates FAILED when they were sourced as "automatic update" on my brand new computer in which I purchased the XP Pro.
Q329048 Security update
Q329441 Critical update
811493 security update
KB824141 security update
KB823182 "
KB824105 "
KB833407 "
PLEASE HELP
- From Start > Run > msconfig disable third-party utilities, such as
Download Accelerator.
- Verify that the date and hour of the system is correct.
- from Control Panel > Internet Options, delete Temporary Internet
Files, cookies and History.
- From IE > Tools > Internet Options > Advanced options tab, verify
that you have unchecked the option to verify revocation of server
certificates.
- From IE > Tools > Internet Options, click in language and verify
that you have defined the language of your operating system.
- Delete the folder 'catroot2' which is in \Windows\System32
- Reboot the system and try to update from Windows Update.
Check also this information:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;312955&Product=winxp
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
Select W and scroll to WinUpdates
Good luck
