security updates..have they changed the site?

Andyboy

I am experiencing computer freezing and wanted to check if I have the latest security updates and cannot seem to get throught to the update site. Has this changed or is it part of my problem?

alanwjones

The site is still at :- http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Andyboy

Thanks for swift reply but this is what comes to my computer from that link:-

Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.

To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later.

To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet Explorer Downloads website.

If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on Automatic Updates:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
* Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
* Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
3. Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.

I also get the same when i try to use IE7?

Tyrannical

After a quick search around i found this site

Maybe worth a try

ABH_3

Andyboy wrote:

Thanks for swift reply but this is what comes to my computer from that link:-

Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site.

To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later.

To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet Explorer Downloads website.

If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on Automatic Updates:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
* Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
* Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
3. Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.

I also get the same when i try to use IE7?

Something must have changed, usually it loads the WGA asks you to verrify and you get the option to download the updates. I'd enable Auto Update, let it have it's fun then turn it off again. If that doesn't work, you could try here: http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html hopefully, it will take the stress out of the situation

HTH

crox

Not to be rude, but is it a legit copy? They've started blocking non legit ones, but I think they warn you why they do it. Also if it's xp is it up to service pack 2?
Finally it might be a corrupt download control, which used to be easy to delete in ie6, in ie 7 I think it's the muweb.dll in addins, but couldn't say for sure...

Andyboy

crox wrote:

Not to be rude, but is it a legit copy? They've started blocking non legit ones, but I think they warn you why they do it. Also if it's xp is it up to service pack 2?
Finally it might be a corrupt download control, which used to be easy to delete in ie6, in ie 7 I think it's the muweb.dll in addins, but couldn't say for sure...

Don't mind you saying that. Yes is legit

Tyrannical wrote:

After a quick search around i found this site

Maybe worth a try

Thanks for info

ABH wrote:

Something must have changed, usually it loads the WGA asks you to verrify and you get the option to download the updates. I'd enable Auto Update, let it have it's fun then turn it off again. If that doesn't work, you could try here: http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html hopefully, it will take the stress out of the situation

HTH

Thanks for help.

To all i have managed to get 17 updates now using a mixture of your advice.

I am still not happy with how clunky IE7 is. Prefer to use firefox but Bill and co don't make competion easy do they!

Thanks once again to all.:T

Andyboy

OK so I managed to get updates but computer still crashes intermittently and have no option but to push reset button!!

:mad: :eek:

Browntoa

download and run the "1-Click" maintenance

http://www.download.com/TuneUp-Utilities-2007/3000-2086_4-10629494.html

will fix a multitude of sins for you and may stop the crashes

fully working trial