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Asked on 27/1/2003, 20:0

When I attempt to use Windows Update or to install Directx updates, I recieve the message, "Error Message: Windows Could Not Upgrade the File %1 from %2 %1: %2", following restart. I attempted to resolve this problem by using the procedure described at Microsoft Support, however, I cannot locate my wininit.ini file using file search (I made sure that hidden files box was checked and they were being searched). Wininit files are found with extensions of .err, .bak, and .exe. Next, I attempted to create a new blank wininit.ini file, which (if even sucessful) did not stop the error message.

see {http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283069}

Reply Posted on 1/2/2003

Dear Josh,

It is likely that the file wininit.ini does still exist but Windows Search does not show it.
Windows ME onwards use a system called Indexing to make sure all files on your hard drives are in a database. The database is searched, not your actual hard drive so sometimes if the database is incomplete or not updated, files can be missed out.

Hopefully, the following procedure will solve your problem:

Open up the Command Prompt (Start > Run > 'command')

Type the following commands:
cd\
dir /s wininit.ini

After a time, you should see a list of wininit.ini's on your hard drive with their locations. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to these locations and manually delete (or rename) the files shown.

Reboot your computer once more and then try the DirectX or Windows Update.

Hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply to this message if you require further assistance.

Regards,

-Lawrence Stromski, Helpforce.

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