Unable to download Windows Updates...

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Lance

I'm currently running Windows XP Pro, SP1. I'm able to
access the Windows Update page but as soon as the download
window appears, it doesn't download the files and just
sits there with no progress.

Any suggestions?

Lance
 
Review the troubleshooting tips in these articles:

"Software Update Incomplete, This Windows Update Software
Did Not Update Successfully" Error Message When You Visit
the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319585

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Problems When Viewing or Downloading From Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193385

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Problems Connecting to Windows Update
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818018

Error Message: Thank You For Your Interest in Windows Update...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;234272

How To Fix The Cryptographic Service Error
http://www.updatexp.com/cryptographic-service.html

Also, visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm and scroll
down to "Why Can't I Download Updates" for additional troubleshooting ideas.

Visit the Windows Update newsgroup and read the messages
posted there for helpful troubleshooting tips.

The "Official" Windows Update newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I'm currently running Windows XP Pro, SP1. I'm able to
| access the Windows Update page but as soon as the download
| window appears, it doesn't download the files and just
| sits there with no progress.
|
| Any suggestions?
|
| Lance
 
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