Updating Windows 2000

[PsychoSword 0]

Everytime I use Windows Update now it says "Download and installation failed" everytime I try to use the update feature to download the latest fixes and updates. Why is it doing this?

[brunobayon 0]

try downloading updates manually, they are in ms windows 2000 home page

[PsychoSword 0]

Ya, but that's a ***** to do. Does anyone know what might be wrong?

[ThC 129 0]

yes it says on MS's windows update site how ot fix that error check there and see if you cant find the solution. I know it requires deleting some cookies and things.

[PsychoSword 0]

Hmm, I can't seem to find the article. But, I always delete all my temp files and cookies and stuff.... Something is messed I think.

[ThC 129 0]

odd it used to be up there i dont know what happened to it. But yeah try deleting your temp files and cookies. If that doesnt work then i guess you will have to just manually update.

[BladeRunner 0]

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/...H&SPR=W98SE

 

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/...H&SPR=W98SE

 

Give these two a try.

[PsychoSword 0]

Ok, that sounds like a good idea. I'll delete any Active X controls and delete the contents of my Windows Update folder.

[PsychoSword 0]

Darn, I can't find the folder that activeX controls are in Windows 2000, does anyone know where they are?

[Xiven 0]

In IE, go to Tools -> Internet Options

 

In the temporary internet files section, click "Settings..."

 

Click "View objects..."

 

That will show all installed plugins including downloaded activex controls. Remove them all.

 

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Xiven

[PsychoSword 0]

Well folks, that didn't do it. I deleted the content of my windows update folder and removed all the ActiveX controls. God damnit this is pissing me off. I thank everyone for their help though.

[PsychoSword 0]

Does anybody else have any ideas?