TaurArian wrote:
> Probably the WU client is out of date - try this url (ignore title)
>
> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or by
> using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> If that's not the case, post again.
>
I read that KB, Taur, and now I have more questions. First, how do
I know if I have an X64-based system? I have plain vanilla XP
Home with SP2, as OEM installed on my Compaq Presario.

Second, I prefer not to subscribe to "Automatic Updates"
because I want to opt out of certain hardware-related updates
that are not applicable. I always accept Critical Updates.
The KB article, as I read it quickly, implies that I have to
go the Automatic Updates route. So exactly what do I do if I just
want to continue selecting the Windows Update KB items which are
applicable?