windows update: Cryptographic Operation Failed Due to Local Security Option Setting

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From: andrew (axschumer_at_sbcglobal.net)
Date: 03/17/04 

Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:50:45 GMT

I pinpointed why I can't download anything from Windows Update,
but can't seem to fix it.

In order to download I have to Disable Computer Configuration
in the Local Computer Policy. This is a stand along workstation.

When it's enabled the following is on the General Tab of all
the Digital Certificates:
"Cryptographic Operation Failed Due to Local Security Option Setting".

I ran Gpresult
- I restored defaults with Secedit,
- I imported templates using the Security Configuration and Analysis MMC
Snapin,
- I reinstalled XP
- and read every posting in newsgroups and websites, trying all the
suggestions

BUT NOTHING GETS RID OF THIS.
PLEASE HELP ITS BEEN MONTHS AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY. 

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