Windows Update

back up failed
while running backup got error code 0x800703EE and message volumn of a file has been externally altered so that the opened file is no longer valid. Does anyone know how to find out what file and maybe I can just delete it or how to fix this so I can backup to a cd or dvd? this is on a laptop running windows 7... 11 Mar 2010 02:24

kb977914 update
two weeks earlier, found the problem is above mentioned kb977914 safety update for win xp always shown each time after nb start till off, and next time shown again till off. each time i update it as usual i did, one or two minutes later, update demanding again, why a.m update always be requested by whatever cer... 11 Mar 2010 00:14

Cannot open .docx files after updates
I have Word 2003. I installed Updates KB977724, KB978380, and KB978474 today and now cannot open .docx files. I uninstalled and reinstalled the Compatibility Pack for Word 2007 but still cannot open .docx files. How can I uninstall the updates? Thank you. ... 11 Mar 2010 11:11

Windows XP SP3 update installed but not recognized?
I am running Windows XP Professional. While trying to configure new software I received the message that Service Pack 2 or higher was necessary. I checked my version of Windows and it showed that service pack 2 was installed. So, I installed Service Pack 3. When I right click on My Computer and Properties, it s... 11 Mar 2010 10:03

Why Office 2007 updates for office 2003?
We are running Office 2003 on one computer. The March update downloads from MS want me to take and install the following Office 2007 patches: Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB977724) Date last published: 3/9/2010 Security Update for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB978380) Date last publish... 11 Mar 2010 16:53

KB979771 Will not install
I cannot get KB 979771 to install no matter what I try. It is a junk email filter for Office 2003, and I am using Windows 7 - 32 bit. Anyone else having this problem? I have rebooted, retry updater, check for new updates, looked up the secret code "WindowsUpdate_0000052F" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" (which really ... 16 Mar 2010 22:07

KB970158 What is it?
I have a MS Intellipoint Laser Mouse 7000 V7.0 installed. When I went to install V7.1 this windows update KB970158 tagged along with my knowledge or permission. MS doesn't even list a description as to what it is. What was odd was that id didn't come thru the normal windows update screen. I uninstalled it and my mouse... 10 Mar 2010 13:06

KB970158 What is it?
I have MS Intellipoint Laser Mouse 7000 V7.0 installed. I went to install the latest update V7.1 and the following window update tagged along without my knowledge or permission KB970158. It was strange because it didn't come thru the normal windows update screen. I can't find any information as to what it is. Microsof... 10 Mar 2010 08:36

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Error Code: 0x80070005
Mr. Ottmar, I have a similar situation here. I don't see any iis_ line mentioned in sysoc.inf file. And I remember my hpdv4 laptop servicing guy used the tool 'nlite' or 'nlyte' to get over with some blue screen error. My problem is, after a new installtion of the OS - IIS is not listed nowhere to add/install ... 10 Mar 2010 00:53

Exactly what I need... and more!
Hi Freudi, I have been fighting with these repeated updates for a few days now and I am happy to find this thread. I don't know if it is caused by my computer or my internet browser (I tried both Firefox and Explorer) but there is a crucial part of your explanation that is missing. I am referring to the command line... 11 Mar 2010 01:19