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My PC won't Update Windows
I have had this computer system over a year! It has NEVER updated any windows update, I just got hooked to the dell forum recently. Windows update continuously says installing updates, then it switches back to check for updates. IT'S A NEVER ENDING CYCLE!!!! Everyone of my update installations have failed, recommended, important, ALL of them!!! Help
I have an xps 410, Vista32 bit home pemium
rbwilcox
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October 30th, 2008 03:00
jmwills
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October 30th, 2008 03:00
Don't make generalizations about people you do not know. I do things thoroughly and as far a "System Restore partition", yes you could use that, if it exists. Good for novices.
Do a clean install and if you can follow instructions, the procedure is 99% the same for Vista. Invest in a good imaging program such as Acronis or Ghost. Get the system to a point where you like it, image it, and save the image on removable media. If you have any issue, you can resort to restoring YOUR custom image.
rbwilcox
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October 30th, 2008 03:00
rbwilcox
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October 30th, 2008 03:00
yes i have multiple profiles, one for my spouse, myself, and kids which is under parental control. my spouses and myself both have administrative rights. He doesn't touch anything, he doesn't download, upload anything. If there is a problem with the computer I am the one who deals with it. He checks his e-mails, myspace, and browses for a little while and he's done.
I have a bit more computer knowledge them him. but these error codes and failure to update have me totally stumped, I usually research and find the solution. But this is causing me grief because I'm beginning to think it's effecting my computer performance. I do have to separate firewalls, that of Windows and another I subscribed to, I have disabled the Windows hoping that this problem would desist, but no luck. I had Windows first and realized that was not working properly so I am trying another.
jmwills
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October 30th, 2008 03:00
Copy the data you wish to keep to CD's, DVD's, or a portable hard drive and then reinstall Windows from these instructions:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
http://willsit.com
Driver Installation:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&docid=1A0C0937D62A8739E0401E0A55174744&journalid=4F1F82483DC811DBAE564F9328EE04A4&l=en&s=gen
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&dn=1090643
To find and download the drivers for your system, scroll down the page on click on
"Drivers and Downloads". Then enter your Service Tag or model number of your computer.
Select your operating system and then download the drivers that you need.
Two firewalls cause more issues than you think unless you have expert experience. The greatest threat to your computer is the perosn who holds the mouse. If you have a router and have secured it with a strong password, the basic Windows firewall is more than sufficient along with a good AV program.