Windows update says theres no updates

[RaneCrow]

I just installed winxp for dvd+r purposes and when i goto
windows update it tells me there are no updates at all/
Which makes no sense,anyone else had this problem and
fixed it?
Please email me

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You probably need a language in Internet Explorer.
Follow this link:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Kook for:
" Scan quickly reaches 100% and displays "There are no updates
available" message / log file lists error 0x800C0008 or 0x80072EE4"
"There are no updates available at this time message after running the
scan and the "Windows" text is greyed out"

Otherwise:
****Sections changed 26 May 2003****
POST BACK WITH THE EXACT INFORMATION FROM STEP 14 if all else fails.

1. Reboot computer then try updates one at a time if issue involved
multiple updates.

2. Check Date/Time

3. Disable firewall

4. Disable antivirus

5. (Windows XP):
Reboot computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;326815
Don't forget steps 6-9 catroot2 file.
Do this whether SP1 is the issue or not.

6. (Windows XP)
Go to Control Panel.
Click Windows Update on the left panel

7. Go to Internet Options in the Control Panel:
Delete Cookies
Delete Files (check box "Delete all offline content")
Clear History

8. If you use AOL, minimize AOL and open Internet Explorer and try
Windows Update

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

10. 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.

11. Upgrade to Internet Explorer Service Pack 1 if not already
installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/ie6sp1/default.asp

12. Start/Run
Type "msconfig" ENTER
Click Start-up tab and make a note of what is checked and unchecked.
Go back to General tab.
Select Selective Start-up (unless already selected).
Uncheck "Load Start-up group items".
Click OK, follow prompts and reboot.
Try windows Update again.
When done, go back to MSCONFIG.
Recheck Start-up tab items and place to normal Start-up if that was
original configuration.
Click OK and follow prompts.

13. Change the URL from "http..." to "https...".

14. Check the Windows Update Log in the "C:\Windows\Windows
Update.log" for the exact error message.
See if something here fits
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"RaneCrow" > wrote in message
...
> I just installed winxp for dvd+r purposes and when i goto
> windows update it tells me there are no updates at all/
> Which makes no sense,anyone else had this problem and
> fixed it?
> Please email me