On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:18:22 +0100, Terry_P wrote:

> Since I installed Service Pack 3 Windows Update does not offer the
> appropriate monthly security updates except for the monthly Malware
> Detection patch. This happens on 3 computers all configured the same
> way.
> Any ideas why this is happening?

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

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery
installs.