Windows Update won't work??

[TeuffelHunden]

I recently installed windows xp pro and tries to run windows update. For some reason, the software on the microsoft site won't work, and I get an error meesage that the software won't update. My security is set at low, and I'm set to accept all cookies. Any ideas why it won't work?

[WillysNut]

I've been through a few loads of XP pro @ work but I haven't seen the same problem. Did you do a fresh install or an upgrade? I know it's time consuming but you might want to try again with a fresh, non-upgrade install.

How are you accessing the internet? Did you check your dial-up/cable/dsl before attempting the update?

[TeuffelHunden]

I reformatted and reinstalled, but results were the same.

I can connect to the interent just fine...but no windows update?!

I think it may be something with the network settings because the computer that I connect through the internet through can run windows update on XP no problem.
Any suggestions?

[WillysNut]

Are you on a LAN at work or is this a home setup? Are you using Windows ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)? There is a Proxy client feature..they changed the name. Internet Connection Firewall maybe?

I checked Uncle Bill's support site but there's waaay too much BS to sift through. You might need to enable the XP version of Proxy client if your on a network. I'm stumped. I'll take a look at the work machines tomorrow and let you know what I find out.

[TeuffelHunden]

This is a home network.
We are using internet sharing, and everything else works fine.
Firewall has been disabled, as this was my first thought.
Thanks in advance

[MrX]

Ie problem, know it from waaayy back;) Seriously, this problem should also result in problems searching from the start menu and maybe errors in Network Neighborhood. That is if HTML in folder views is enabled. I havent seen it in XP but 98 and Me had it so the problems the same.......IE.......Win 95's non integrated browser never did it. So any way, go to internet properties>>General>>Temporary Internet Files>>Settings>>View objects
You should see an object(file) called "Update Class". Delete this. Close all windows. Goto windows update. All good?http://koti.mbnet.fi/antiqser/smilies/teleport.gif