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PassatFSI

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541 posts

242 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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Hi all, I was in a mates house today, he had the NEW internet explorer layout so obviously i asked how to get it. "tools, windows updates" he said. I have tried this now COUNTLESS times and every time i have got this message

Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)

Failed Updates
For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each problem description.
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)

I want to know how to solve this thing that i dont have a clue what it means so that i can get the new skins

Cheers
PassatFSI

v8 animal

6,015 posts

241 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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WGVT is to check you have a genuine copy i beleive.
Do you?
Animal

PassatFSI

Original Poster:

541 posts

242 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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v8 animal said:
WGVT is to check you have a genuine copy i beleive.
Do you?
Animal


Yes

Got it with the computer

combemarshal

2,030 posts

257 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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Just get Firefox!

Mikey G

4,900 posts

271 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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I dont think it will update to IE7 automatically.

www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

PassatFSI

Original Poster:

541 posts

242 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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Mikey G said:
I dont think it will update to IE7 automatically.

www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx



Any idea how long this download takes to complete ?

spitfire-ian

4,248 posts

259 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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I do find that turning Automatic Updates off when you manually update Windows stops this problem from happening.

PassatFSI

Original Poster:

541 posts

242 months

Tuesday 21st November 2006
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Cheers for the help chaps

Much appreciated beer

Now : He also had new desktop skins, where do i get them ?