Downloads and updates corrupt

[Xenomorph]

I tried it again, same problem. I can try downloading Dial a fix on another pc.

[SuperDave]

Please try running this tool to see if it will correct that update problem

[Xenomorph]

Please try running this tool to see if it will correct that update problem

Uniblue says it has fixed 15 registry errors and left 199. I have to purchase the tool to correct the rest.

[SuperDave]

You must have downloaded the wrong program. Did you click the Download button in the upper right-hand corner? You need to download and run the "Repair Windows Update Errors" program.

[Xenomorph]

You must have downloaded the wrong program. Did you click the Download button in the upper right-hand corner? You need to download and run the "Repair Windows Update Errors" program.

Ooops.
Running the correct program now.

[Xenomorph]

This download is corrupting as well. But I just went to my neighbours to try their connection with my laptop & successfully downloaded & installed System Mechanic, this was one of the programmes I've been having trouble with. Does this mean most of my problems are down to my broadband connection/provider?

[SuperDave]

This download is corrupting as well. But I just went to my neighbours to try their connection with my laptop & successfully downloaded & installed System Mechanic, this was one of the programmes I've been having trouble with. Does this mean most of my problems are down to my broadband connection/provider?

It would appear that the only problem is getting your updates for Windows. I doubt that System Mechanic will do much to help this problem. Why not download Dial-A-Fix and the other utility on your friends computer and transfer them to your computer using a CD of memory stick? I tried that program and it ran A ok on my computer. While you're at your friend's place see if you can get your Windows updates on your laptop.

[Xenomorph]

It would appear that the only problem is getting your updates for Windows. I doubt that System Mechanic will do much to help this problem. Why not download Dial-A-Fix and the other utility on your friends computer and transfer them to your computer using a CD of memory stick? I tried that program and it ran A ok on my computer. While you're at your friend's place see if you can get your Windows updates on your laptop.

I have kept my laptop connected to my neighbours network and have been receiving windows updates on it. I'll try dial a fix download again after the weekend (I'm away). Thanks for everything so far, be in touch again on monday.

[Xenomorph]

Hi, I think I have established that most of my download/update problems have been caused by my wireless router. I plugged my laptop directly into the modem and everything worked/updated perfectly. I spoke to Virgin, my broadband provider and they are replacing my router. Unfortunately I am unable to plug my desktop into the modem as it doesn't seem to have a "local area connection" in network connections, so I'll have to wait till my new router arrives and is up and running to get the windows and other updates.
I am very grateful for all your help so far.

[SuperDave]

That's good news. We can do some cleanup.

Download this program and run it Uninstall ComboFix .It will remove ComboFix for you
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To turn off Windows XP System Restore:

NOTE: These instructions assume that you are using the default Windows XP Start Menu and have not changed to the Classic Start menu. To re-enable the default menu, right-click Start, click Properties, click Start menu (not Classic) and then click OK.

1. Click Start.
2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Check "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
5. Click Apply.
6.  When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart the computer and follow the instructions in the next section to turn on System Restore.

To turn on Windows XP System Restore:

1. Click Start.
2. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Uncheck "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives."
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
This will give you a new, clean Restore Point.
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Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.

Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop.

Double-click TFC.exe to run it.

Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator

TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.

* Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
* Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
* Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.

Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.

[Xenomorph]

OK, done those.

[SuperDave]

OK, done those.

Ok. As soon as you get your new router you should be good to go. I'll leave this thread open in case you have more problems.

[Xenomorph]

Yay, everything's working. Thanks for all your help Superdave.

[SuperDave]

Yay, everything's working. Thanks for all your help Superdave.

You're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm.