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  1. March 13th, 2011, 07:42 AM #1
    tbuccino
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    Constant updating problem

    Windows XP Home SP2

    For some odd reason Windows downloads updates every single time I power off my computer! This has been happening for 2 weeks straight. Every single time I try to turn it off it waits for 10 minutes while downloading the same 4 updates. What is happening?
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  2. March 13th, 2011, 11:19 AM #2
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    Find the Windows\System32\Catroot2 folder and send it to the Recycle Bin. Then try Windows Update again, it should create a new folder and hopefully work properly.
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  3. March 13th, 2011, 11:54 AM #3
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    Thank you

    I found the folder and deleted it's contents. There were 2 sub folders within it. Did not delete CatRoot2. Kind of hesitant when it comes to deleting things in Windows.

    Rad Update and it install the 4 programs. Did try Turn Off yet. Will keep you informed of the results.

    Thanks again.
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  4. March 14th, 2011, 08:51 AM #4
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    It did not work

    It continues to download the same 4 updates every time I Turn Off my computer.
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  6. March 14th, 2011, 11:17 AM #5
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    Try this KB article next:

    How to troubleshoot Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update
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