[RB211]

Thats not fair. I can hardly hit back at someone who has helped me this much OK So are we there now?

[evilfantasy]

That's all of that part. Be sure to use the Secunia link and check out the links.

[RB211]

I had a look at Secunia...Seems there are some 86 windows security updates that I need but for some reason my system wont download them? Anyway..What next professor

[evilfantasy]

Go to Start > Windows Update or go to Microsoft Update
Problems with Updates? Help with Windows Updates

[RB211]

I went right through that but it just says windows failed to install 86 updates..No explanation

[evilfantasy]

Is your copy of Windows legal?

[RB211]

Yes it is. I bought it when I updated my system a few months ago..

[evilfantasy]

You might have to try a few of these suggestions from this page. http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Why can't I download updates?

Lift All Update Restrictions by downloading and running this regfile. For Permission issues read this article.

To get the updates to re-appear and/or to be listed as available again. Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in:
del /q "%SystemRoot%\System32\Catroot2\Edb.log. Then try again.

Can't download any updates and/or you receive an error message: Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 wintrust.dll. If that doesn't help: Go to Start/Run and type in CMD. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each line:

net stop cryptsvc
ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 oldcatroot2
net start cryptsvc

Or run this script, then try the install again.

Correct the Cryptographic Service Error Message Another issue: When you use the Windows Update scan feature, the scan quickly reaches 100%, and then displays the "There are no updates available at this time" message. To correct this:

Verify that your computer's date and time are accurate and that the Internet Explorer language option is not empty.

To check the language setting in Internet Explorer:

1. Click "Tools" and then choose "Internet Options"
2. Click the "Languages" button
3. Make sure at least one language is listed in the "Language Options" dialog.

If the above hasn't helped: Go to Internet Explorer/Tools/Internet Options/Connections/Lan Settings and uncheck: Automatically detect settings.
Windows Update Site Lists Updates That You Already Installed
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q319109

Troubleshooting Windows Update Issues
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/

Errors Occur When You Try to Install Updates from the Windows Update Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817753

Troubleshooting Windows Update Issues:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#update

Windows Update Restriction Error (Network) Line 28
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Windows Update Greyed Out - Restore (Line 179)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

[RB211]

I think I've tried everything now but still it doesnt work. I'm going on vacation tomorrow night and I'll be gone two weeks. Maybe we can have another go at it then? Thanks for your help guys

[mpenney]

What was the main problem with his system. Not deleting the cookies, temp files, etc?