Re: Windows Update Issue?

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From: Kari [MSFT] (msft_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/12/04 

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:55:24 -0000

Most commonly caused by third party firewalls/AV/ad blockers etc. such as
Zone Alarm (here's a list of some programs which are known to cause problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241234)

Also, make sure
a.. Active Scripting is turned on.
a.. Internet Explorer is configured to permit the download and
initialization of ActiveX Controls.

Click Tools, Internet Options, Security tab.
Click Internet Zone, Custom Level.
The following settings should be set to Enable or Prompt:
  a.. Download signed ActiveX controls
  b.. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
  c.. Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
  d.. Active Scripting 

-- 
Kari
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"Dan" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:bc4e01c407f8$9ce28030$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> I am running XP Pro and have run into a problem. Whenever
> I go to the update site, all it does is hang on the page
> that says Checking for the latest version.
>
> I have checked my security settings through IE and have
> also checked security settings in the MMC console and
> there is nothing blocking. Any ideas?
>

Relevant Pages

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  • Re: Cant access Windows Update, no error code
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    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: Cant access Windows Update, no error code
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