Re: windows update errors

From: Lucy [MSFT] (a-leby_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/17/04 

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:15:28 -0800

What operating system?

Verify the following settings:

1) Open Internet Explorer
2) Select Tools > Internet Options
3) Select Security Tab
4) Highlight "Internet" and Click "Custom Level"
5) Under "ActiveX controls and Plugins" Verify the following:

Download signed ActiveX controls = Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls = Disabled
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe = Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and Plugins = Enabled
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting = Enabled

6) Under "Scripting" Verify the following:
Active Scripting = Enabled

This can also happened if an installed program is intercepting the Windows
Update process.
Here's a knowledge base article with a list of some known programs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241234
For testing purposes you may try temporarily disabling any web
enhancement/accelerator/Antivirus programs before accessing the site or try
a clean boot. 

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Thanks,
Lucy [MSFT]
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"Andrea" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1035b01c3f323$0b98bcf0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> I am having trouble updating windows. An error comes up
> stating my ActiveX controls are ....
> I have followed all of Microsofts instructions on fixing
> this problem, but I still can't access the updates.
> Any suggestions? Thank you.

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