Thats not fair. I can hardly hit back at someone who has helped me this much OK So are we there now?

That's all of that part. Be sure to use the Secunia link and check out the links.

I had a look at Secunia...Seems there are some 86 windows security updates that I need but for some reason my system wont download them? Anyway..What next professor

Go to Start > Windows Update or < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! >
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I went right through that but it just says windows failed to install 86 updates..No explanation

Is your copy of Windows legal?

Yes it is. I bought it when I updated my system a few months ago..

You might have to try a few of these suggestions from this page. < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! >

Why can't I download updates? Lift All Update Restrictions by downloading and running this < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > . For Permission issues read this < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > . To get the updates to re-appear and/or to be listed as available again . Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: del /q "%SystemRoot%\System32\Catroot2\Edb.log. Then try again. Can't download any updates and/or you receive an error message: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 wintrust.dll. If that doesn't help: Go to Start/Run and type in CMD. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each line: net stop cryptsvc ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 oldcatroot2 net start cryptsvc Or run this script, then try the install again. < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Another issue: When you use the Windows Update scan feature, the scan quickly reaches 100%, and then displays the "There are no updates available at this time" message. To correct this: Verify that your computer's date and time are accurate and that the Internet Explorer language option is not empty. To check the language setting in Internet Explorer: 1. Click "Tools" and then choose "Internet Options" 2. Click the "Languages" button 3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options" dialog. If the above hasn't helped: Go to Internet Explorer/Tools/Internet Options/Connections/Lan Settings and uncheck: Automatically detect settings. Windows Update Site Lists Updates That You Already Installed < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Troubleshooting Windows Update Issues < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Errors Occur When You Try to Install Updates from the Windows Update Web Site < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Troubleshooting Windows Update Issues: < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Windows Update Restriction Error (Network) Line 28 < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179) < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! >

I think I've tried everything now but still it doesnt work. I'm going on vacation tomorrow night and I'll be gone two weeks. Maybe we can have another go at it then? Thanks for your help guys

What was the main problem with his system. Not deleting the cookies, temp files, etc?

Originally Posted by mpenney What was the main problem with his system. Not deleting the cookies, temp files, etc?

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Hi again guys. Back from my hols and still trying to sort this computer out. None of the things I've tried have enabled me to download and install windows updates. I'm trying to remember if I actually registered my new copy of windows when I did my upgrade. Could this have that kind of effect? If so, how do I get to the registration page? I also notice now that links in email and some other programs dont open when I click them. It does open a new page in OE but there is nothing to see, no text etc...The plot thickens..

Registration is optional but activation is mandatory. But if it isn't activated you won't even get to a login.

Your internet security settings may be too high. In IE, Tools, Internet Options, Security, Trusted sites, add the sites < Link hidden. Register for free to see this link! > and windowsupdate.microsoft.com and untick server verification, then try Windows Update

See if you can get the updates from M$' downloads area.

I tried that but when I try to download and install it goes thru the motions before saying these updates could not be installed, but doesnt give a reason. I've read all through the help files etc but nothing works..The part about links not working in OE is another problem. Maybe I should start a new thread?

Originally Posted by RB211 I tried that but when I try to download and install it goes thru the motions before saying these updates could not be installed, but doesnt give a reason. I've read all through the help files etc but nothing works..The part about links not working in OE is another problem. Maybe I should start a new thread?

I had this problem too after a repair installation, no updates would install. I found info on M$'s web site, think it involved cleaning out a folder in the Windows folder.

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