I need help I has been over 6 months since I've been able to do the system check for updates

from Microsoft. I've tried all the stuff from the Knowledge base searched
the net for anything and they all come back to the same thing. Any
suggestions?

Marc

 

I assume you`re trying to update your windows OS. If you are then go to the
MS update site, not the KB site.
best wishes..OJ

 

So what exactly happens when you click on winupdate?

 

I get this message:

"Software Update Incomplete


The Windows Update software did not update successfully. Below are some
suggestions to help you proceed:
You may have clicked No when prompted to accept the Trust Certificate. To
allow the Windows Update site software to install, click Yes when presented
with the Security Warning dialog box.
Your Internet Explorer security settings may be set too high. To install the
updated software and access Windows Update, Internet Explorer security must
be set to medium or lower, and active scripting and the download and
initialization of ActiveX controls must be enabled.

Note These are the default settings for Internet Explorer. For more
information about Internet Explorer security and instructions on how to
change your security settings, read Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article
Q174360.

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Try Again"

And I've done everything that they recommend - I just tried it again. I
sort of ironic that you have to "compromise" your security settings to mkae
the "MS" site work.

Marc

 

Use disk clean up, to delete all temp files, IE cookies etc
Reboot,
Go to start/winupdate, select three only
See if that helps

 

PS Meant to say, it might also be an idea to run an online AV scan, eg
www.kaspersky.com

 

in message

It's a long-shot, but when WinXP came out lots of people recommended
disabling some of its services to speed it up. Doing so with some services
can stop WindowsUpdate from working

Start

Run

SERVICES.MSC

That'll open up the Services snap-in for the MMC (Microsoft Management
Console). In the list of services find Background Intelligent Transfer
Service (BITS). Ensure the start-up type for BITS is set to Manual, not
Disabled.

 

I'm not even getting that far! I just got done doing all that and I still
get the same method.

Marc

 

I never do updates for the sake of updating anymore, just get behind a
router, install decent AV and spyware and use common sense. Unless there is
a particular problem or feature you need, it's a waste of time IMO.