- windows updates
-
i have a windows vista home premium with service pack 1. i am trying to
update windows and i am getting a ton of failures. i thought downloading sp2
manually would work, but nope. i am using avg free antivirus, windows
firewall, and windows defender. i have tried to disable the firewall to
install, then disabling the whole antivirus. a few have installed, but most
fail. now, none are installing. the pc is an hp pavilion amd athlon 64 x2
dual core processor 5400+ 2.80 GHz, 4GB ram, 64 bit operating system. i know
that vista does not have any support unless it has sp2, but i can't get it to
install. do you need any more information??? does anyone have any ideas? some
of the errors i am getting besides the 7E and 50 stop screens are code
80070570, code 8024200D, code 8007000D. thanks for your help!
Thu May 06 19:13:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu May 06 19:13:01 CDT 2010
by isowimn |
- Error Code 0x02
-
I am running Windows XP SP3 and IE8.
For the last week Automatic Updates keeps failing for Microsoft.NET
Frameworks 3.5 SP1 and Family Update. Trying to update from the site it shows
that the down load has 0Kb and 0 time! When I check the fail the error code
is 0x02.
The 2.0 SP1 update successfully loaded on 4th May.
Thu May 06 07:53:01 CDT 2010 |
5 |
Thu May 06 07:53:01 CDT 2010
by Ticker |
Wed May 05 21:38:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Wed May 05 21:38:01 CDT 2010
by millypede |
- what is going to happen to this newsgroup
-
with microsoft phasing out newsgroups and now you need to install a bridge
software of theirs to go to some of their forum newsgroups- where is Windows
Update going to go? anyone know?
robin
--
Wed May 05 17:18:37 CDT 2010 |
5 |
Wed May 05 17:18:37 CDT 2010
by robinb |
- Ihr nennt euch Christen?
-
In dem Wissen, das ein Mensch in einer Wohnung sitzt und wildfremde Menschen
rund um die Uhr versuchen Drogen in die zu Wohnung leiten. Irgendwie nach
oben durch den Rollladenkasten? Ich weiÃ? es nicht. Nun schon seit Monaten und
mit einer kriminellen Energie die kaum noch zu überbieten ist. Mittlerweile
ausgestattet mit einem Kompressor oder ähnlichem. Anders ist ein andauernder
Luftstrom wohl nicht zu erklären. Man Stelle sich vor: Alle 10 Minuten pustet
jemand einem ins Gesicht. (Rund um die Uhr) Die alten Holzfenster sind nach
unten natürlich von innen mit Isolierband abgedichtet, darüber mehrere Lagen
Handtücher. Trotzdem kommt der Luftzug nach innen. Habe die Stelle nie
gefunden. Der Wirkstoff wird weitesgehend durch die Handtücher gefiltert. Ein
bisschen kommt trotzdem durch, ausreichend um Nachts alle 2 Stunden wach zu
werden. Verursacht wird öfters ein Hustenreiz, manchmal unverhofft beim
Essen, welches dann natürlich frei durch den Raum fliegt. Geöffnet werden die
Fenster nur während des Einkaufens, das öffnen und schlie�en geschieht mit
einem Mundschutz.
Das abgehuste von dieser ScheiÃ?e in Menschengestalt eine Etage tiefer beim
Einnehmen ihres Zeuges ist unerträglich. Es kommt einem so vor, das die ihre
Lungen mit auskotzen. Tag und Nacht. Dem kleinen Kind wird bei Bedarf auch
wohl was zugeführt. Was sich der kleine Wurm wohl denkt, wenn er die ganze
Nacht wach im Bett liegt. Ganz abgesehen davon, dass das Zeug bei
Nichteinnahme schon bei erstenmal Entzugserscheinungen auslöst. Möge in eurer
Not ein Helfer schneller zur Hilfe eilen.
Eine schönen Tag noch.
Wed May 05 08:29:00 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Wed May 05 08:29:00 CDT 2010
by Zivilcourage |
- kb969856 Keeps Installing
-
Hi,
My OS is XP Pro 32bit. at the last days the security update for microsoft
virtual pc 2700 (kb969856 ) keeps installing again and again, no error
messages and in my microsoft update report it's ahow a lot of susseful update
for microsoft virtual pc 2700 (kb969856 ) installed.
I will appreciate to get a solution for this.
Thanks in advanced
Tal
Tue May 04 23:28:01 CDT 2010 |
4 |
Tue May 04 23:28:01 CDT 2010
by Tal |
- All windows updates fail
-
I have a lenovo 32-bit Operating system which is running Windows Home basic.
This computer is a few years old but we just started using it. I am trying to
update the system but none of the updates are successful. I am able to
download the updates but not able to install. There were 54+ updates trying
to install and it got stuck on #2 lasting 10+ hours. Help?
Mon May 03 23:24:02 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Mon May 03 23:24:02 CDT 2010
by lmw |
- Outlook Connector update broke my OL2003
-
Suddenly, out of the blue, I get this message that says,
"Microsoft Outlook Connector
This service is unavailable right now. Please try again later...."
Then, it trys to do a update anyway and brings up a Repair/Remove panel.
Even though I proceed, Outlook is still offline to my Hotmail accounts.
How can Microsoft do this? I paid a lot of money for Office 2003 and then
they release a MANDATORY Outlook Connector update that is totally buggy.
Now, the only way that I can access my Hotmail accounts is to do so via the
web. This bites. WHY couldn't Microsoft leave things alone. Everything was
working until this update.
Mon May 03 21:54:01 CDT 2010 |
6 |
Mon May 03 21:54:01 CDT 2010
by FedUpWithMicrosoft |
- Updates keep getting "failed" for XP
-
Just the last few days, when I try to install updates, using Cusom, they seem
to download,and then get message that they have failed. Looking at my
history, now have about ten failed. Never had this problem before, any way to
fix?
Mon May 03 17:23:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Mon May 03 17:23:01 CDT 2010
by Desertrat |
- Update 979683 doesn't install correctly on WinSrv2003EESP2x64
-
Hi all!
The update 979683 is seemingly installed correctly on my W2K3SRVEEx64sp2.
But when I verify the 'hal.dll' component of the update is NOT updated.
The "KB979683.log" file states that "LoadFileQueues:
UpdSpGetSourceFileLocation for hal.dll failed: 0xe0000102"
I have verified that the 'hal.dll' is not updated in any normal locations
for 'hal.dll' under '%WINDIR%', it is still the old version.
I have seen from posts on other sites that the above error might occur when
MS engineering has done some kind of error in their quest for a perfect
update. If you are a Microsoft Engineer reading this, please alert the QFE
team.
Does anyone know of a workaround for this error?
Thanks!
Sat May 01 15:52:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Sat May 01 15:52:01 CDT 2010
by LAban24 |
- My computer has frozen on the installing updats shut down screen
-
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
Installation date: â??29/â??04/â??2010 06:49
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 643
Update type: Important
I let the updates install while shutting down, but it just froze for hours
and hours until i got fed up and closed it..is there a reason for this?
Fri Apr 30 12:07:02 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 30 12:07:02 CDT 2010
by problemkid |
Fri Apr 30 05:12:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 30 05:12:01 CDT 2010
by AnbeSivam |
- Patches are not downloading
-
Hi,
On 14th April synchronized patches has not been downloaded fully. When i
went to approve the patches. i noticed the message "The files for this update
have not yet been downloaded. The update can be approved but will not be
available to computers until this download is complete."
Can anyone help me?
Thanks
Babu
Fri Apr 30 04:51:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 30 04:51:01 CDT 2010
by Babu |
- Code 646
-
I try to install important updates for Microsoft Office Home and Student
2007, but it keeps failing to install the updates and gives a "code 646,
Microsoft Update encountered an unknown error"...
Thu Apr 29 16:01:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu Apr 29 16:01:01 CDT 2010
by TyVulpine |
- Updates Fail to install
-
After spending 4 hours removing the win32/parite virus from the property
manager's PC, I ran Windows Update and all security updates failed to
install. On checking the update history I find that all security updates for
the last 2 months also failed.
The PC is now clean, so does anyone know if some residue from the infection
is the cause of these failures? Or any other ideas?
Thu Apr 29 14:36:52 CDT 2010 |
5 |
Thu Apr 29 14:36:52 CDT 2010
by ACC |
Thu Apr 29 13:21:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu Apr 29 13:21:01 CDT 2010
by Imran |
- KB980248
-
This important update has caused a problem with Excel files that I have
password protected in that when I try to save changes I get a file sharing
violation. Removing the update gets them opening and saving OK.
With the update installed, removing the password protection allows changes
to be saved.
Anyone found tis problem and how do I notify Microsoft?
--
jaybee
Thu Apr 29 10:00:01 CDT 2010 |
7 |
Thu Apr 29 10:00:01 CDT 2010
by jaybee |
- Downloading windows updates
-
I am trying to download windows updates. Initially it asked me to download
Active X Control which I did, but then didn't proceed to enable me to
download windows updates.
Whenever I go to the windows update page again, it asks me to download
Active X Control by clicking on the information bar, but there is no longer
an information bar. I also do not get an error message.
How do I download the latest windows update now?
Thu Apr 29 04:38:02 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu Apr 29 04:38:02 CDT 2010
by golucky8 |
Wed Apr 28 22:40:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Wed Apr 28 22:40:01 CDT 2010
by arthur |
- Re: Update for Windows Vista (KB980248) -- No more fonts available!
-
cf.
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/f7fa37ca-683c-4be1-b4ad-ab2dd1249399
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Are you running Vista SP1 or Vista SP2? Is Office 2010 installed?
>
> Was KB980248 offered & eventually installed via Windows Update or did you
> (attempt to) install it manually?
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> Defender)?
> What third-party firewall (if any)?
>
> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
> computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
> bought
> it)?
>
> Office 2010 (Beta) Support Forums
> http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/office2010/threads
>
>
> Enzo wrote:
>> I was installed Update for Windows Vista (KB980248). After the install,
>> the
>> machine rebooted. The install failed and I recieved error 800700C1. It
>> was
>> midnight so I threw up my hands and went to bed.
>>
>> At 3am, Windows Update ran automatically, and this time it said it
>> succeeded
>> but it definately did not reboot.
>>
>> The update was done using a "Standard" user with no administration
>> rights.
>>
>> When I startup IE 8, no fonts appear. When I startup Word, it says is
>> cannot find any fonts and throws an out of memory error loading fonts.
>> Other portions of windows are also turning up blank because of the lack
>> of
>> fonts!!!!
>>
>> Obviously, there is a permission problem!!!!
>>
>> When I login as a local admin, everything seems to work (this is how I am
>> able to write this post). Problem is, I have several "standard" users
>> setup for various family members that I do not trust to run as Admin.
>>
>> I tried searching, but either its too early or this problem is unique to
>> me
>> but I cannot find any information regarding this problem anywhere.
>>
>> How can I undo what this update was suppose to have done? I just want to
>> run my standard users and I don't care about Office 2010! I don't know
>> there is a restore point because this was suppost to be a permission
>> change.
>>
>> Anyway, really frustrated right now and hope someone can help!
Wed Apr 28 14:31:47 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Wed Apr 28 14:31:47 CDT 2010
by PA |
- Update for Windows Vista (KB980248) -- No more fonts available!
-
I was installed Update for Windows Vista (KB980248). After the install, the
machine rebooted. The install failed and I recieved error 800700C1. It was
midnight so I threw up my hands and went to bed.
At 3am, Windows Update ran automatically, and this time it said it succeeded
but it definately did not reboot.
The update was done using a "Standard" user with no administration rights.
When I startup IE 8, no fonts appear. When I startup Word, it says is
cannot find any fonts and throws an out of memory error loading fonts. Other
portions of windows are also turning up blank because of the lack of fonts!!!!
Obviously, there is a permission problem!!!!
When I login as a local admin, everything seems to work (this is how I am
able to write this post). Problem is, I have several "standard" users setup
for various family members that I do not trust to run as Admin.
I tried searching, but either its too early or this problem is unique to me
but I cannot find any information regarding this problem anywhere.
How can I undo what this update was suppose to have done? I just want to
run my standard users and I don't care about Office 2010! I don't know there
is a restore point because this was suppost to be a permission change.
Anyway, really frustrated right now and hope someone can help!
Wed Apr 28 10:03:02 CDT 2010 |
17 |
Wed Apr 28 10:03:02 CDT 2010
by enzomaini |
- recent updates causing profile problems
-
Greetings,
I recently approved the latest batch of updates on my wsus server however on
clients that have been updated i have noticed strange problems.
1. When logging on as local admin i always get an error saying the temp
folder doesnt. This is happening on any updated client even those that had
worked fine previously just the other day.
2. I also have office deciding to installing components for no reason which
shouldnt be happening as they are all complete installs with local cab files.
Any ideas anyone?
Cheers
Wed Apr 28 06:58:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Wed Apr 28 06:58:01 CDT 2010
by jjohnson1980 |
- Windows 7 64-bit, Code 80070103, ATK0110 ACPI Utility error
-
Hello,
Windows Update want to install a Update called "ATK - system - ATK0110 ACPI
Utility", but it failed with the error Code 80070103.
What can I do? Which driver is it? Have I download from the manufactor?
Which manufactur is it?
Questions. Questions. Questions. ;)
Wed Apr 28 02:24:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Wed Apr 28 02:24:01 CDT 2010
by Rex75 |
Wed Apr 28 00:33:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Wed Apr 28 00:33:01 CDT 2010
by Kratos |
- help
-
cant respond to mail sent to confirm my address
Wed Apr 28 00:01:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Wed Apr 28 00:01:01 CDT 2010
by bill |
- need help with messenger
-
i can sign in fine on messenger but after that it just wont work i cant acess
my email or my instant messenger is any1 else having same problem or can any1
surgest a way for me to solve this
Tue Apr 27 23:55:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Tue Apr 27 23:55:01 CDT 2010
by bill |
- Error Code 800706BE
-
Error says that my computer could not be searched for updates becuase an
error ocured while searching.
Tue Apr 27 19:31:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Tue Apr 27 19:31:01 CDT 2010
by KW |
- MS Update offline installer
-
We use a non-MS deployment tool at my company and I would like to use it to
push out Microsoft Update agent to all our computers. We don't have a WSUS
and our systems come imaged from Dell so most do not have MS Update only
Windows update.
As a result our office installs are very out of date.
Does anyone know a way to get an executable installer for MS Update that I
can run with a batch file on our PCs?
Tue Apr 27 15:39:01 CDT 2010 |
0 |
Tue Apr 27 15:39:01 CDT 2010
by Bob |
- microsoft update error message
-
The update site keeps telling me to check "background intelligence",
"automatic updates" and "event log" - I did, and they are all running, but
nothing happens... What do I do?
Thanks in advance :)
Trond
Mon Apr 26 13:17:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Mon Apr 26 13:17:01 CDT 2010
by Trond |
- Software Distribution Service 3.0 - updates installed on 4/14/10
-
Just curious to know if anyone else had issues w/ the MS updates that were
pushed down on 4/14/10.
Issues I experienced - wireless/keyboard mouse (DELL) stopped working, pc
froze upon bootup and in IE it kept throwing my home page into 'offline'
mode.
Updates that came down for the pc is in question are -
KB979309
KB977816
KB979683
kB978601
kB978338
KB980232
KB981349
Thanks!!
Mon Apr 26 10:09:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Mon Apr 26 10:09:01 CDT 2010
by happycamper105 |
- Microsoft driver update for HP Deskjet 460 Series
-
Can't seem to get Windows 7 update to load this driver update. My system has
tried several times. Nor can I locate the file itself, anyone know where
this file resides within Microsoft or elsewhere. The path
(http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=4189) is pretty useless.
Sun Apr 25 08:07:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Sun Apr 25 08:07:01 CDT 2010
by Jeff |
- error code 937001
-
I have Windows Vista and started getting error code 937001 when
trying to install updates System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista
(KB947821) [September 2009]
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
regards
Niyam
Sun Apr 25 01:29:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Sun Apr 25 01:29:01 CDT 2010
by Niyam |
- Error 646 installing 4 updtes
-
For the past several days, every time I shut down my computer (Windows 7), it
told me I had 4 updates to install. Finally today I went out and tried to
install them using Windows Update and got errror 646. I've also tried
installing one update at a time, and they failed that way as well. Iwas able
to install an optional update.
The updates it's trying to install are KB980470, KB980729, KB981433 and
KB981715. Can anyone give me an idea why these may not be working?
Sat Apr 24 18:10:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Sat Apr 24 18:10:01 CDT 2010
by Girevik |
- A New Error code 646
-
I have Windows 7 and on 4/17/10 I just started getting error code 646 when
trying to install updates KB980729 (MS Office OneNote 2007) and KB981715
(2007 Microsoft Office System). I also have problelms fixng Adobe since I
get the message that he latest update is not compatible with 64 Bit. Tried
uninstalling and reinstalling earlier version but can't quite get it done.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
--
Debi C.
Sat Apr 24 13:41:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Sat Apr 24 13:41:01 CDT 2010
by deb22 |
- Bad emails
-
Every day I receive emails ( 70 or so ) saying "sorry, your mail could not be
delivered because of XXXXXX to ????"
I typed these XXXX & ??? because each is a different and totally unknown
address. Example: Roch47@SE.ht....
I think its a mass mailing trying to get me to answer a fake mail.
Each say to "contact postmaster".
These daily mails are a pain. I delete each one and dont open.
What do you all think ?
notsew_evets@frontiernet.net
--
SW
Sat Apr 24 10:15:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Sat Apr 24 10:15:01 CDT 2010
by notsew_evets |
- Error Windows Update C800044E
-
No puedo descargar actualizaciones de Update ni de Defender. Utilizo Wnidows
Vista 32 bits y sale este error y windowsupdate_dt000
Sat Apr 24 04:14:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Sat Apr 24 04:14:01 CDT 2010
by Francisco |
- Error Code 646
-
I have been gettting this error code since 2007 when I first got the computer.
I have never to this day been able to install updates..
My computer sucks right now because of it. I can upgrade my version of
windows until the Updates are installed and I cant install them cause no one
knows anything about error code 646;
So know what Deal with it like I have been for the last 3-yrs?
Fri Apr 23 22:53:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 23 22:53:01 CDT 2010
by Whitewolf |
Fri Apr 23 17:52:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 23 17:52:01 CDT 2010
by kenia |
- WindowsUpdate_00000643 fail
-
I am running Windows Vista. I have tried loading the updates and after the
instalation it shows: Some updates were not installed. Failed: 1 update. When
I click: Get help with this error it shows me:
4 results for : 'WindowsUpdate_00000643" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"
1. Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
2. WindowsUpdate error 8024402C
3. WindowsUpdate error 80070422, 80244019, or 8DDD0018
4. WindowsUpdate error 80070643
Has anyone else had the same problem and has a
solution?
Fri Apr 23 04:48:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Fri Apr 23 04:48:01 CDT 2010
by Daniel |
- dont send error
-
After Installing SP2 and IE 8 in Windows Xp 64 bit
Flash application does not open
It gives with error and closes the application
please does any one have the solution for this
Fri Apr 23 00:53:02 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Fri Apr 23 00:53:02 CDT 2010
by santosh |
- Low disk space
-
I am running realy low on hard drive space on my laptop. When I run uninstall
I notice all the windows update files. My question is can you uninstall
update files or will it remove the updates from my laptop and mess everything
up? Any information on this would be greatly appreciated
Thu Apr 22 21:02:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Thu Apr 22 21:02:01 CDT 2010
by GQrocks |
Thu Apr 22 17:18:04 CDT 2010 |
13 |
Thu Apr 22 17:18:04 CDT 2010
by RonRPh |
- Update keeps installing Driver Update HP Photosmart 2570
-
I keep getting the following update via windows 7 update. (last time I
installed it again.)
I have now installed the same update 3 times and as you can see it says its
successful every time.
I even done a resart stright after even thow it does not ask me to.
Is there a reason why windows 7 update does not reconise I have already
installed this update?
Microsoft driver update for HP Photosmart 2570 series
Installation date: â??22/â??04/â??2010 22:23
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Optional
This driver was provided by Microsoft for support of HP Photosmart 2570 series
More information:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=4188
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub
Thu Apr 22 16:44:02 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Thu Apr 22 16:44:02 CDT 2010
by SparkyPete |
- Update keeps installing despite saying it's installed
-
I've been trying to diagnose a problem with windows server 2003. The update
although saying installed via Windows update, keeps wanting to install again
and again.
Looking at the log for this the following is present which i believe could
be the cause. Has anyone experienced this before and could you advise on a
fix? Thanks
DoInstallation: FetchSourceURL for
c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download\*etc*\update\update_SP2GDR.inf failed
GetCatVersion: Failed to retrieve version information from
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot\etc\KB******.cat with error 0x57
Thu Apr 22 15:32:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu Apr 22 15:32:01 CDT 2010
by cr8222 |
- Can I desactivate the "Windows Update needs to restart your....10
-
Hi,
I need to resolve the problem that the "Windows Update needs to restart
your....10 min" dialog box won´t appear to my clients in my domain. All
users reclaim this situation after lunch and their work is lost.
Is there a patch for avoiding this? , where can I find the official
response from Microsoft saying there is no solution?
Please!!!
Thu Apr 22 14:27:01 CDT 2010 |
2 |
Thu Apr 22 14:27:01 CDT 2010
by Mstersound |
- Update keeps installing despite saying it's installed..
-
I've been trying to diagnose a problem with a windows server 2003. The update
although saying installed via Windows update, keeps wanting to install again
and again. I've tried downloading this manually and installing however the
same errors come up.
Looking at the log for this the following is present which i believe could
be the cause. Has anyone experienced this before and could you advise on a
fix? Thanks
DoInstallation: FetchSourceURL for
c:\windows\softwaredistribution\download\*etc*\update\update_SP2GDR.inf failed
GetCatVersion: Failed to retrieve version information from
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot\etc\KBetc.cat with error 0x57
Thu Apr 22 13:00:01 CDT 2010 |
3 |
Thu Apr 22 13:00:01 CDT 2010
by cr8222 |
- IE does not access Windows Update Site
-
Anytime I try to access Windows Update site at windowsupdate.microsoft.com I
get a message that IE has blcked a window offering to run or download
default.aspx. No matter if I run it directly or after dowmloading the problam
remains all the same.
I use IE8 on WinXP Pro.
Thu Apr 22 09:09:01 CDT 2010 |
1 |
Thu Apr 22 09:09:01 CDT 2010
by PD |
- Error 646
-
I'm using Window 7 and IE8 and I started getting error 646 around 11-09 for
KB951550, KB951944, KB967642, SP2, and KB981433. I tried the quick fix and
it didn't work. When I try to download the updates manually it says it
doesn't recognize the vesrion on my system. Please help someone!
--
L Watkins
Wed Apr 21 23:07:01 CDT 2010 |
0 |
Wed Apr 21 23:07:01 CDT 2010
by LWatkins |
- Diagnosing Windows Installer 3.1 hang
-
We are encountering an issue regarding the usage of Windows Installer. Our
system is Windows XP SP3 with updates applied. The version of Windows
Installer is 3.01.4002.5512.
We have an automated installer that processes msi files. The msis are
invoked via the command line via msiexec. There is a random issue where
msiexec is not exiting and is thus causing our installation processing
application to hang waiting for it to return.
Our application is creating an instance of msiexec via command line usage.
Using ProcessExplorer to do some diagnosis, there are also two additional
instances of msiexec being created outside of our application. So, there are
a total of three instances created. One is the instance we create ourself,
one is the Windows Installer service, and the third is a child instance
created by Windows Installer service.
The interesting thing is that the specific install/msi that is hanging...
If looking at the application event log there is an event that says the
installation was successful. However, if we inspect the log file that we are
creating for the msi, some of the entries in the log are missing towards the
end as if something is hanging in one of the instances of msiexec.
Our installation processing app is waiting for msiexec to return, so it can
continue to the next msi to be installed, but because the msiexec never
exits, our app hangs.
Are there any known issues with this version of Windows Installer that might
cause this issue?
Thank you.
Wed Apr 21 18:19:03 CDT 2010 |
4 |
Wed Apr 21 18:19:03 CDT 2010
by AJ |