Windows Update Problem

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I'm running XP Pro sp3 on an X40 ThinkPad.  Of the last 9 critical updates, the 4 which were not for .net worked, as well as 2 of the .net updates for .net 3.5 and .net 4.  But three, KB2742597 for .net 1.1 sp1, KB2742596 for .net 2.0 sp 2 and KB2756918

for .net 3.0 sp2, failed.  I tried using automatic update, the windows update site and manual updates, all with the same result.  I get no error message.  Instead, the update begins and later stops without ending the install program.  The installer can not

be stopped.  If I try to cancel, it says it's cancelling but nothing happens.  In this state, the only way to get out of windows is to use the power button.  In case I was trying to quit too soon, I left one running all night, with the same result.  What needs

to be done?

 

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