Windows update

Look here Tools to fix Windows Update (07/06/04) i_XpUser

Having the same problem. System restore is also messed up http://computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/110636.html

I have the exact same problem, and I have an idea as to why you're having trouble reaching the windows update page. I recommend using trying a different browser such as Mozilla Firefox (www.mozilla.org) or Netscape, then try accessing the page. If it works when you do this, then it could be that javascript isn't working in IE for some reason or another. Let me know what you find. It isn't the size of the dog in the fight. It's the size of fight in the dog.

I recommend using trying a different browser such as Mozilla Firefox (www.mozilla.org) or Netscape, then try accessing the page. Philip Robert, Sorry to say this but it will not work. You need to be running a version of Internet Explorer 4 or higher in order to use Windows Update. Look HERE for info. Jim Nnn, Are you sure you are running a validly licensed Windows operating system. You need to have this in order to access the Windows Update Web site. Also look HERE for info. i_XpUser

In addition, Windows Update can only be accessed by Internet browsers that support ActiveX Controls. For more information about ActiveX Controls, refer to the Windows Update FAQ i_XpUser

Yes, this is a valid legal copy of XP. I tried all of the options you all mentioned with no luck. I ended up using the repair option on the XP setup CD. This is the first time I've used it, but it seems to have fixed the problem...so far anyway. I'm trying to run the updates now. I then need to run updates on Symantec and hopefully all will be well in the world of X Pee again. Thanks for all the advice though!