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Old September 6th 15, 05:13 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
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Default XP 32 bit reinistalled on new HD, how to do windows updates?

On 06/09/15 04:28, Ron Hardin wrote:
Linux User wrote:

On 05/09/15 23:10, Ron Hardin wrote:
I reinstalled XP pro 32bit after a HD failure on
a new HD, but windows update says the page cannot
be displayed.

Using the version 6 internet explorer.

How do I get past this roadblock?

I'd like to get the SP3 updates for the version on
the restore DVD but can't get windows update to
work.

I take it something about the old v6 doesn't like
the windows update site.


XP SP3:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24

You have SP1a or SP2 right? If not then you might need to install
something from here first:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/322389

After this updates should be straight forward.

You might need IE8 to work for other updates.


No, I have SP3. The problem is IE6 doesn't work with microsoft update. I think this is
new.

Explain the "something from here first," which sounds like the right path.



I was simply suggesting that you need SP1a or SP2. I suggest install
this small file and your SP3 will go smoothly:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19751

This will install SP1a and then you can install SP3.

After that you need to download IE8 from he

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/internet-explorer-8-details.aspx

If the above link doesn't work then try from he

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=IE8+download&ie=UTF-8&sa=Search&channel=fe&client=browser-ubuntu&hl=en-gb&gws_rd=cr,ssl&ei=tbzrVYiZO-3X7Aa166SQBA

The first item is for the official IE8 download from Microsoft. I am
using Linux so I can't test the links as Microsoft doesn't allow me to
download IE8 for obvious reasons.


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