Windows Update Error

[Kyle Northrup]

I just reinstalled XP -- it came with my PC that is over a year old. I know
I have massive windows updates to install, but when I went to the page, I
clicked OK on the permission box to allow the script to run (or whatever it
does). I then selected scan for updates. From past experience, I know this
takes a minute or so. Well what is happening to me is it says checking for
updates, then it goes from 0-100% in a few seconds and tells me there are no
updates to install.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kyle

[Major]

The very very very first thing to check....

Make sure your systems Time/Year is not wrong.

Control Panel Time -Date Or double click the clock in the lower right hand
corner.

Maj

"Kyle Northrup" > wrote in message
...
> I just reinstalled XP -- it came with my PC that is over a year old. I
know
> I have massive windows updates to install, but when I went to the page, I
> clicked OK on the permission box to allow the script to run (or whatever
it
> does). I then selected scan for updates. From past experience, I know this
> takes a minute or so. Well what is happening to me is it says checking for
> updates, then it goes from 0-100% in a few seconds and tells me there are
no
> updates to install.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kyle
>
>

[Major]

If that doesn't work, verify that Internet Explorer language option is not
empty.

To check the language setting in Internet Explorer:
1. Click "Tools" and then select "Internet Options".
2. Click "Languages".
3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options"
dialog box.

Those are the two known issues for that to occur.

Maj

[Kyle Northrup]

Yes, I checked both -- both are correct. :-( Any other suggestions, please?

"Major" > wrote in message
...
> If that doesn't work, verify that Internet Explorer language option is
not
> empty.
>
> To check the language setting in Internet Explorer:
> 1. Click "Tools" and then select "Internet Options".
> 2. Click "Languages".
> 3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options"
> dialog box.
>
> Those are the two known issues for that to occur.
>
> Maj
>
>

[Major]

Kyle, I found this on another newsgroup...

To give credit where it's due... it's from someone named "joe"

___________
Disable the options "Automatically detect settings"
and "Use automatic configuration script."
To do this:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click "Tools," and then click "Internet Options."
3. Click "Connections," and then click "LAN Settings."
4. Make sure the check boxes for "Automatically detect
settings" and "Use automatic configuration script" are
not selected.

Try to access the Windows Update site again.

Also, verify that you can connect to SSL-enabled Web
sites (sites that start with https://).

Most online retailers use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) sites
during the checkout/payment process. If you've connected
to one of these sites in the past then chances are that
SSL is working correctly on your computer. You can also
test your ability to connect to SSL sites using a SSL
test site like this:

https://www.stanford.edu/group/idg/leland/samples/secure/test.html

If you cannot connect to SSL sites then the Windows
Update scan will not work. Make sure that the SSL port
(port 443) is open on your network.
_______________

[Kyle Northrup]

Hi Major,

The LAN thing was the problem. I cannot thank you enough...also Joe,
wherever you are LOL. I *really* appreciate your help. :-)

"Major" > wrote in message
...
> Kyle, I found this on another newsgroup...
>
> To give credit where it's due... it's from someone named "joe"
>
> ___________
> Disable the options "Automatically detect settings"
> and "Use automatic configuration script."
> To do this:
> 1. Open Internet Explorer.
> 2. Click "Tools," and then click "Internet Options."
> 3. Click "Connections," and then click "LAN Settings."
> 4. Make sure the check boxes for "Automatically detect
> settings" and "Use automatic configuration script" are
> not selected.
>
> Try to access the Windows Update site again.
>