hey this has been bugging me, i have alot of computer problems right now but i posted many questions and no successful help so far but a small problem i have now is i can't install microsoft updates all of a sudden theres 77 again maybe its when u repair xp from the server pack 2 disk but doesnt even start on the first 1 just flies right to the bottom and they all failed all 77 says the following could not be installed i tried everything i cud think of rebooting, trying the windows updates website, making sure automatic updates were turned on and firewall settings wasn't corrupting it and the find solutions or whatever info on the site didn't help me either cud someone help me maybe?
2007-07-02 04:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by tallica_brenno_first 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
One probelm could be with invald registry entries for previous updates before you repaired.
I really recommend that you get ccleaner run it to clean up your system. Use the Advanced features in the main lceaner part and check off all options.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
Then use the registry cleaner part (light-blue Rubik's cube looking button) and run it a few times until you don't get any errors.
After that, try the updates again.
2007-07-02 04:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had something like this on a legit install of WinXP.
Make sure the encryption services are running. Seek the Microsoft KB about this. If there is a problem with this component - any problem - Win Update will fail.
2007-07-08 06:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by The Badp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have the Microsoft seal of approval which is called WGA. Windows Genuine Advantage tool.
Windows needs to download an ActiveX component which sends details of your processor and hard drive serial numbers to Microsoft. Once they are happy that you have a genuine copy of Windows then they will let you install the updates.
2007-07-02 04:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When did this start happening? Go to system restore and restore your system to a point about a week before this started happening. Then try running updates again.
You may also have a virus, so run a free virus scan. Most large virus software companies allow you to scan for free. Just search on download.com or google.
2007-07-10 02:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by patrickdengler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a few reasons for this,and not necessarily related to whether you have a legit copy or not ,try
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm and go to the W page then scroll down to "windows update problem" and try the suggestions.
2007-07-10 01:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have an illegal copy of windows XP and microsoft has figured that out. With the Windows updates once you access the microsoft website to check for updates they validate your license key. If they suspect it to be illegal you won't be able to get updates anymore. If you think its legal, you are going to have to take that up with Microsoft or the company that sold you the windows system.
2007-07-02 04:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your Windows is LEGAL, call Microsoft at (800) 936-5700 (not verified), it's always free for Windows Update issues.
If illegal, you're on your own.
2007-07-02 04:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a dodgy (a legal copy but microsoft thinks its illegal...it happens) or illegal copy of windows you need to get a no wga patch to get around this.
you can get a no wga patch easily on any good torrent website
2007-07-09 23:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by david_m_grogan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814033/
2007-07-02 04:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋