problem using windows update (validation tool doesn't instal)

Question

Hi, Thanks for taking time to help. I have XP Home with SP1. yesterday, i went to windows update and it told me i needed to instal Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130). I clicked on download and it did and when it tried to instal, it failed and gave Error Code:  0x80070005 . I tried instaling on my brother's Inspiron which had SP2 and got no problems. But appearntly, i am not alone, other people are also having trouble. How can i fix it? Once again thanks for your time.

sparkenh · Answer

Did you log on as Administrator?

kirkd · Answer

Try installing SP2, May be required by the Validation Tool. May also need to install all the security updates since SP2.

wee.alex · Answer

You can run this online diagnostic tool   http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag/   http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en

BarcaTheGreat · Answer

Well it appears to be a widespread problem. A lot of people, including people with SP2 are having this problem, In fact just today MS released this solution http://support.microsoft.com/kb/905226/en-us . I followed the steps and still didn't solve the problem. At least i am not alone, that means there must be a flaw with the update it self.

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