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Windows Update fix (XP)

If you have Windows XP (even with SP3 installed) and get the following message when trying to access Windows Update,

You may be unable to access the Windows Update website from Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 if those versions of Windows are not updated to the latest Service Pack

go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104 and download/install the relevant Windows Update Agent.

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  • SteveJH200
    SteveJH200 Posts: 369 Forumite
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    I came across this problem today when doing a fresh install on a laptop. Never had a problem loading xp before and glad to say that this fix does work.
  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,205 Forumite
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    Must update my XP box , but thank you for posting and I have bookmarked, :beer:
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