Parallels and Windows updates

Pxlgirl · Jul 13th, 2009, 07:53 PM

Hello all,

I'm having issues updating Windows in Parallels. I get the automatic update notices, click yes to install them, they start to install, and then I get an "Invalid data" message.

Any thoughts?

chas_m · Jul 13th, 2009, 09:25 PM

It's Windows!

You were expecting something smooth, quick and with clear status/progress messages??

jamesB · Jul 13th, 2009, 10:28 PM

Chas_m,
I really think Pxlgirl was hoping for some help, not just some smart ass remark.

Pxlgirl · Jul 14th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Nevermind, I figured it out...

fjnmusic · Jul 14th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Do tell, Pxlgirl, do tell. Some of use want to know.

chas_m · Jul 14th, 2009, 06:00 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by jamesB
	Chas_m, I really think Pxlgirl was hoping for some help, not just some smart ass remark.

Yeah, well, she (and you) get what you pay for.

fjnmusic · Jul 14th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Far from. I wouldn't touch Windows with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole. I just try not to scare away the new kids if I can help it. Even you must have been a noob once, Chas.

Benito · Jul 14th, 2009, 09:27 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Pxlgirl
	Nevermind, I figured it out...

What was the problem? It might help someone else in the future?

Pxlgirl · Jul 14th, 2009, 10:42 AM

From what I can tell, it was because I hadn't installed SP2 after installing XP. It's been a while since Windows, so I forgot about the whole SP2 - SP3 thing. Seems to be working great now!