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Other benefits of registering an account are subscribing to topics and forums, creating a blog, and having no ads shown anywhere on the site. Click here to Register a free account now! Tags 3. Tags: Compaq Presario. I have the same question. Accepted Solutions. HP Support Agent. Message 2 of 8. While you respond to that, here's what you should know: If there's no update available on windows, you don't have to worry about installing any such updates, that said, here's more information about the Ransomware and how you can prevent it: You should: Install and use an up-to-date antivirus solution such as Microsoft Security Essentials.

Regularly backup your important files. Tags 2. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Level Message 3 of 8. There is no known "work-around" for this situation. However, if you want to download just the one update to "close" the security-hole that WannaCrypt exploits, this will work: 1. Start Windows Update 2.

Click "Change Settings" 3. Choose to "Never install updates not recommended " 4. Click "OK" 5. Shutdown and restart 6. Repeat 1 and 2, and then re-enable updates. Message 4 of 8. This makes it totally useless. Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Coun't download anything even in safe mode with networking. Still reads "whatever trying to download. Also, I currently have NO antivirus on my computer at all and this concerns me. On the advice of a tech from "telus" I deleted the program I had and now cannot reinstall any telus security, avg, etc Is there any way to correct this without a full recovery or something drastic?

Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. I don't know what caused this problem, but I can't download anything on Vista 32 bit.

If your computer is set to automatically install updates, you'll be prompted by Windows Update to install SP2. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you aren't prompted to install SP2, follow these steps:. Click View available updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Install any updates listed as Recommended or Important , return to the Windows Update page, and then click Check for updates. Follow the instructions on your screen. The computer might restart several times during the installation. After installation is complete, log on to your computer at the Windows logon prompt. You might see a notification indicating whether the update was successful.

If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download SP2 as a standalone installation package from the Microsoft Download Center website, and then install SP2 manually. Depending on whether you're running the bit or the bit version of Windows Vista, download the update for bit versions or download the update for bit versions. To determine whether you have the bit or the bit version of Windows Vista, click the Start button , right-click Computer , and then click Properties.

To install SP2 immediately, click Open or Run , and then follow the instructions on your screen. To install SP2 later, click Save to copy the installation file to your computer.