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Old 01-05-2006, 05:18 PM
lrice59
 
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Default RE: Windows Update [Error number: 0x80070420]



"Joe" wrote:

> When trying to update my computer, I recieved this error message (subject).
> I have had this OS (pre-installed through Dell). Went to Update site Monthly
> (or bi-weekly), whenever I feel froggie to do so. I thought I could update
> my computer recently but came across this error message.
>
> It stated that "Files required to use Windows Update are no longer
> registered or installed on your computer. To continue"
> ...and then gave me an option to "Register or reinstall the files for me now
> (Recommended)"
> ... or Read more about the issue.
>
> I have Windows XP (home) with SP2 and all of the updates (definately through
> November 2005, if not December). I am just unsure how this message can come
> up and tell me this when I have all of the updates required and I have been
> loyal in updating. Does anyone know what is going on here?

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