re: MS screwed up updates
what i've had to do was to install each update 1 at a time.
with .net,i got surprised!
when i got tired of watching that configuring updates notice,i did a "hard" boot and turned off the master power switch.
then powered back up and lo and behold...it updated and installed.
having a rough time installing .....928 update,still won't take!
tomorrow is another day!
also...do NOT install junk mail filter if you do NOT use windows mail [ outlook express replacement ]
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/12/ms_patch_problems/