WINDOWS UPDATE PROBLEM

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just reinstalled xp, now when I go to windows update, get
the message 'you must be using a microsoft windows based
operating system in order to use this service' WHY

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Follow this:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Look for "When attempting to access the Windows Update Web site you
receive the following message: Thank You -- you must be running a
Microsoft windows operating system in order to use windows update"

Otherwise:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Updtcl.htm