cmd.exe is in use by another application

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cmd.exe is in use by another application, while trying to update Windows

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lewminous View Member Profile	Jan 5 2009, 08:00 PM Post #1
New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-January 09 Member No.: 278,771	Hello. I am also trying to update my computer. Our computer had been very sluggish for a very long time, so my mom decided to do a system recovery on it. All of the programs are on the computer still but aren't accessible because from what I gather we have to reinstall the updates on the computer. When I try to install the udpates While "performing inventory check" I get the following message everytime: the file c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe is open or in use by another application. I have no idea what could be the issue because I have nothing else on at the time. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

hamluis View Member Profile	Jan 5 2009, 08:59 PM Post #2
Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 14,291 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068	Hi, Lewminous . Rather than tag onto this post, which is really about updating critical updates to XP...I suggest that you just start a new post about your situation. In that post, it will help a great deal if you tell us: a. Manufacturer and model of the system. b. Procedures used to do the recovery. c. Current SP level on the system. I believe that your issue is one with WinUpdate and from what I see...it's probably going to take some digging to figure out what is happening and why. Louis

lewminous View Member Profile	Jan 6 2009, 12:53 PM Post #3
New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 5-January 09 Member No.: 278,771	Ok will do. Thanks. As you can see I just discovered this place yesterday. I'll have to wait til I get home to post the info.

hamluis View Member Profile	Jan 6 2009, 01:46 PM Post #4
Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 14,291 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068	No problem, we will be here . Thanks! Louis

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