unable to update winXP - error 0x80096004

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From: steve oates <steve.g.oates@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:41:34 +0000

I'm using Windows XP SP3 professional and am unable to access the microsoft update page. I get the error message(not in the help and support page) :-

"[Error number: 0x80096004]
The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the problem. "

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Thanks,
Steve O.
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