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More info?)
I went to install the update and got the following message "The version of
Windows you have installed does not match the update you are trying to
install". It would not install. I'm using Windows XP Professional SP2
Alan
"Alan Scott" <alanscott@asfinancial.co.uk> wrote in message
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>I must be thick! I have found my way to the update catalog but cannot find
>the patch I need. Any further assistance would be appreciated.
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> Alan
> "guestfromhell" <guestfromhell.1pemgy@no-mx.forums.iamnotageek.com> wrote
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>>
>> To install only the "Restarting Windows XP" update, follow these steps:
>> 1. Visit the following Microsoft Web site:
>>
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>> 2. Under Other Options, click Personalize Windows Update.
>> 3. Select the Display the link to the Windows Update Catalog under
>> See Also check box.
>> 4. Click Save Settings.
>> 5. Under See Also, click Windows Update Catalog.
>> 6. Click Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
>> 7. In the Operating system list, click Windows XP RTM, select your
>> language, and then click Search.
>> 8. Click Recommended Updates.
>> 9. In the Recommended Updates list, locate the Restarting Windows XP
>> update, and then click Add.
>> 10. Click Go to download basket.
>> 11. In the Type or browse to the download location of your choice
>> box, type the full path of the folder where you want to save the
>> update, or click Browse to locate the folder.
>> 12. Click Download Now.
>> 13. Click Accept to accept the License Agreement and to complete the
>> installation of the Restarting Windows XP update.
>>
>> failing that goto
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Downloads/default.mspx
>> and find the patch on there
>>
>>
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