Re: Windows updates not downloading

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Following is a link to MS KB article 818018
How to troubleshoot problems connecting to Windows Update or to Microsoft Update
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818018/

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The article number was missing from Kenxl's url, as posted.
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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