RE: cannot update XP

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From: John C (C_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/15/05 

Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 07:19:05 -0800

I have the same problem.
I use a proxy server to access the internet & the updates fail to download..
If I connect direct to the internet the updates download ok.
So I believe it is a problem with the new update software & proxy servers.
As yet we do not have a fix.

"Larry T." wrote:

> As of last week, no updates are downloaded, manually or automatically.
>
> When I go to the Microsoft site, download updates, all say "failed".
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
>

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