I am having a problem installing Vista SP2 on a laptop. The laptop is an HP with Vista Home Premium SP1 originally installed. When I try to install SP2, (either from Microsoft Update or downloaded manually), I get the message that SP1 is not installed.

1) Check the system’s date and time. 2) If they are correct, see: Error message when you check for updates on the Windows Update site: “0X800A138F: There are no updates available at this time” [link] MowGreen =============== *-343-* FDNY Never Forgotten ===============

This helped me! When I upgraded to Internet Explorer 8, I got stuck in a Check for Updates loop. I previously tried changing all my Active X settings, resetting all to default, but finally, “…windowsupdateagent30-x86.e xe” /wuforce from Run was my solution. THANK YOU! -iii< John

This helped me! When I upgraded to Internet Explorer 8, I got stuck in a Check for Updates loop. I previously tried changing all my Active X settings, resetting all to default, but finally, “…windowsupdateagent30-x86.e xe” /wuforce from Run was my solution. THANK YOU! -iii< John

[crosspost to Windows Update newsgroup] Are any other updates being installed? cf. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=41695 Is Automatic Updates set to Automatic, Download updates but let me choose…, or Check for updates but let me choose..

If you’re 100% your computer is clean – Check your registry to make sure the virus is gone – [link] FYI – The Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” error message when you install a program in Windows XP [link]

In message <#GcYB7VyIHA.5…@TK2MSFTNGP02 .phx.gbl> “Peter” Generally the WSUS Server. However, look at the bottom of the dialog, note the “Check online for updates from Microsoft Update” (which may or …