MS fix for broken Windows Update for XP

[Rik]

Following the recent changes to the Windows Update files, a repair, using an XP CD will leave the machine unable to obtain updates. This is because of registry changes which the repair makes.

The fix is detailed in an MSKB article:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=943144

[Gary]

Following the recent changes to the Windows Update files, a repair, using an XP CD will leave the machine unable to obtain updates. This is because of registry changes which the repair makes.

The fix is detailed in an MSKB article:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=943144

I can see my neighbours doing that Rik trouble is its not apparent that XP does not get all the patches I think, maybe the best cure would be a fix to the update service, just a hunch though 

[Rik]

I agree. Making the update service incompatible with standard functions like using a repair CD is just plain silly, imo.

[Gary]

I agree. Making the update service incompatible with standard functions like using a repair CD is just plain silly, imo.

Couldn't have put it better Rik