text: what does it mean when everytime i try too update my computer it doesn't install successfully? its been like this for awhile now i've tryed many things too solve this problem nothing has worked can someone please help me out i would really appreciate it thanks clear your temporary internet files, clear all the temporary areas on your pc, you may need to show all files in windows explorer (tools, folder options, view - show hidden files and untick hide system files) c:&#92;temp c:&#92;windows&#92;temp c:&#92;documents and settings&#92;usernamexx&#92;local settings&#92;temp c:&#92;program files&#92;windowsupdate (all files in these locations can be safely deleted) and try again.   if it still fails then post again with specific updates that fail.   i have seen a number of pcs that have had a problem with the microsoft installer 3.1 update, all other updates then fail. if that is the case uninstall the installer update (add/remove programs in the control panel) and download it manually.