Updating Windows 2000
This is a discussion about Updating Windows 2000 in the Windows Software category; 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?.
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?
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try downloading updates manually, they are in ms windows 2000 home page
OP
Ya, but that's a ***** to do. Does anyone know what might be wrong?
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.
OP
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.
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.
OP
Ok, that sounds like a good idea. I'll delete any Active X controls and delete the contents of my Windows Update folder.
OP
Darn, I can't find the folder that activeX controls are in Windows 2000, does anyone know where they are?
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
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
OP
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.
OP
Does anybody else have any ideas?
