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Stokestack
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Contributor

Windows "Installing update 1 of x" forever: Is the VM permanently hosed?

Hi all.

Windows XP is perpetually installing update 1 of 5. It never finishes. So how do I get out of the installation routine?

Thanks.

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Stokestack
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OK. So I guess we all know now that if this happens, your VM is screwed permanently and you'd better hope you have a backup.

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WoodyZ
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One should always have a backup of the Virtual Machine Package just like backing up any of the important work one has created they don't want to loose however the issue you have is not a Fusion issue per-se. In other words Windows Update is a part of Microsoft Windows and it has nothing to do with Fusion. You need to troubleshoot this just as if it were a physical machine running Windows which mean turning to Microsoft's resources for support with their product to find out how to clear up an issue with Microsoft Updates not functioning properly.

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WoodyZ
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Have a look at Method 10 in: You cannot install some updates or programs

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