Vista - cannot update

i have a vista pc.since acquiring it,it has never ever downloaded
updates even though it is set up to do it automatically.they all show
as failed.As i write this,windows security centre is not responding as
usual.Sometimes task manager will close it,but task manager has no
minimize or close tab itself.Any help appreciated.




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k.horrex@xxxxxx

k.horrex@xxxxxx wrote:
Is this a new computer or did you purchase it used? What antivirus/security
software do you have installed?

Malke
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I have to ask. Are you certain the PC is legal? Windows Genuine advantage
(WGA) will not update a computer it does not believe is legal. On occasion a
computer will fail WGA, even though it is legal. You should then contact
Microsoft and have them correct the problem.

Your logs will provide some explanation as to why update failed. I have
encountered computers which had similar errors; in those cases the logs
reported corrupt catalog as the problem. Apparently that is a generic term
the program uses when it can't give you a real answer. It could be something
as simple as a corrupt catalog - different version than the OS or complex
enough to enlist the assistance of Microsoft support. As a security issue,
it should qualify as a no fee support call.

"k.horrex@xxxxxx" <k.horrexntlworld.com.2b52c20@xxxxxx> wrote
in message news:k.horrexntlworld.com.2b52c20@xxxxxx

A system that does not pass WGA will still be offered Security updates.
Something is amiss with the OS if it has never updated successfully OOB.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Beoweolf wrote:

True.

That's why I asked. Note that the OP mentioned "since acquiring"? Acquire
can mean several things - any thing from purchasing a new (or used)
computer...to accepting a gift. In particular a used computer or gift may
share a key, if the original owner transferred the PID and did not clear the
old PC.

If he has said something along the lines of I got a new computer that has
never updated, my response may have taken that into account.

Had to start the question somewhere, just wanted to rule out the possibility
of PID contention.


"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Beoweolf;670733 Wrote:brand new computer with bullguard pre installed.




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k.horrex@xxxxxx

Was Bullguard preinstalled or did you install it ?
If it was installed by the manufacturer and the system is still under
warranty, then suggest you contact them as they are *supposed* to
provide support.
Since the system has never updated successfully, then it sure sounds as
if Bullguard was preinstalled.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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k.horrex@xxxxxx wrote:

You're right, the OP never mentioned the specifics. Just wanted to
ensure that anyone who reads this knows that MS *will* provide Security
updates whether a system is WGAed or not.

BTW, the OP posted that the system was purchased new which means the OEM
is supposed to support it.
Note the word "supposed" <w>

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Beoweolf wrote: