Windows Update FREEZING

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Eric Anderson

Windows Update is freezing during installation of files.
The download is fine, but installation isn't
This is a fresh install.
Tried reformatting/reinstall 3 times now, does not make a difference.

Why is this? What can I do to fix the problem?
 
Review the troubleshooting tips in these articles:

"Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software
Did Not Update Successfully" Error Message When You Visit
the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319585

Error Message: Thank You For Your Interest in Windows Update...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;234272

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Problems Connecting to Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818018

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm and scroll
down to "Why Can't I Download Updates" for additional troubleshooting ideas.

Visit the Windows Update newsgroup and read the messages
posted there for helpful troubleshooting tips.

The "Official" Windows Update newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Windows Update is freezing during installation of files.
| The download is fine, but installation isn't
| This is a fresh install.
| Tried reformatting/reinstall 3 times now, does not make a difference.
|
| Why is this? What can I do to fix the problem?
|
|
 
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