Usually this problem can be solved (assuming your provider isn't blocking it) by clicking
Start, then Run, and type the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
then click OK
Then try again.
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
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