error (0x80072F05)

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From: Xabin (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/24/04


Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:21:33 -0800

I'm having this problem too.
I just did a fresh install of Windows 2000 Professional.
On my other (old) computer, with same OS, installed from
same CD, Windows Update works just fine.
Seems very strange to me.

>-----Original Message-----
>whenever I click on scan for updates, this is what is says
>
>Windows Update Error
>
>
>Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot
display
>the requested page.
>
>Select from any of the following pages for information
>about Windows Update services, or send us your feedback.
>
>Windows Update Home Page
>About Windows Update
>Support Information
>
>
>
>You can also get online support if you are having
problems
>with Windows Update.
>
>
>Send error number to Microsoft (0x80072F05)
>Note This sends error information but does not create a
>support incident; you may or may not receive a response.
>
>If any of you have any solutions to this please email me
>at drummerdude567@yahoo.com
>
>.
>



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