win98 not able to update from windows update

From: Tom (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 06:16:14 -0800

>-----Original Message-----
>hi...
>
>the set up: sbs2k3 std. 2 nics external nic going to
router then adsl
>
>problem: there are several win 98 machines on site (also
xp etc) one in
>particular is causing a few problems with the MS update
site. it can log
>into the win update site but when it tried to run the
scan it just sits
>there. With other win98 machines there isn't this issue.
checked it was
>picking up wins correctly and dns info was correct.
surfs the net no problem
>and also picks up mail without issue.
>there was some initial problems with all win98n machines
getting onto MS
>update but that was a wins issue that was resolved.
>
>any pointers would be handy
>
>
>
>
>.
>Look for a difference between this computer and the
other 98 machines. Is AV on this client?

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