RE: Cannot access Windows Update Page

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From: dcj666 (dcj666_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/15/04 

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:53:03 -0800

i don't see an entry that says CSDVersion. i have CSDReleaseType, and it was
already set at 0.

"jim riverman" wrote:

> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
>
> could be:
> win update page display error
>
> This may occur if Service Pack 1 has been removed from the computer either
> through System
> Restore or by reinstalling Windows XP into the same directory. You may see
> a page that states that the Web page has an unexpected error or cannot
> display the page that was requested.
>
> The value for the CSDVersion in
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows
> needs to be changed to 0. If you are comfortable editing the registry,
> follow the instructions below.
> 1. Click "Start," and then click "Run."
> 2. In the Open box type regedit and click "OK."
> 3. Browse in the left frame to:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows
> 4. In the right frame you will see the key CSDVersion. Double click this key.
> 5. Change the value to 0 and click "OK."
> 6. Restart the computer.
>
>
>

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