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November 23rd, 2014, 06:11 AM
#1
[RESOLVED] Windows Update Not Working
I am running Windows XP Home SP3 so far fully up to date using Windows Update.
However, now in IE8, when I try to run Windows Update using http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us, I get the following error:-
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.
For self-help options:
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Solutions
Windows Update Newsgroup
For assisted support options:
Microsoft Online Assisted Support (no-cost for Windows Update issues)
When I try the option "Find Solutions" I get:-
HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
Cannot find the page you are looking for. It might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
Any comments and help would be appreciated.
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November 23rd, 2014, 08:32 AM
#2
You know the part about how MS quit making updates for XP don't you?
If you're happy and you know it......it's your meds.
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November 23rd, 2014, 02:02 PM
#3
PinguJohn--
This is a way to potentially keep getting Windows Updates for Win XP for a while longer
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23103...s-rolling.html
Jim
WIN7 Ultimate SP1 64bit, IE 11, NTFS,
cable, MS Security Essentials, Windows 7 firewall
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November 24th, 2014, 09:44 AM
#4
Originally Posted by Steve R Jones
You know the part about how MS quit making updates for XP don't you?
Hi Steve
I know support for XP has ceased but I have MS Office 2007 installed and have been receiving security updates for it until now.
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November 24th, 2014, 09:46 AM
#5
Originally Posted by Welshjim
Hi Jim
Thanks for the link, will give it a try
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November 24th, 2014, 01:31 PM
#6
Extended support for Office 2007 ends on October 10, 2017, so you should still be able to get updates. However, you may have to go to Windows Update and get them manually.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/...icrosoft/12406
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November 26th, 2014, 03:43 PM
#7
Just to let you know, Windows Update has started to work again without using the link given by Welshjim
Downloaded and installed the following 2 updates:-
Security Update for Microsoft Office 2007 suites (KB2899526)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2014 (KB890830)
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November 26th, 2014, 07:56 PM
#8
PinguJohn--Those are not Win XP updates. That is why you are still getting them.
Jim
WIN7 Ultimate SP1 64bit, IE 11, NTFS,
cable, MS Security Essentials, Windows 7 firewall
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December 2nd, 2014, 03:06 AM
#9
Originally Posted by Welshjim
What do you think of MS's statement about "a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines."
Have you installed this?
Win7 Ult/ 3.40 GHZ Intel Core i5-3570K /ASRock mobo Z77 Pro4 /SSD/ EUFI MS 3400 MHZ/8 GB RAM; Win 7 Ult/Verizon FIOS wired network
Waterfox Classic/Chrome / Firefox 115esr
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"The medium is the message." - Marshall McLuhan
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December 2nd, 2014, 12:25 PM
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foxy--
I have not yet installed (it would be for a seldom used XP PC), but this thread should help you
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...ack&highlight=
Jim
WIN7 Ultimate SP1 64bit, IE 11, NTFS,
cable, MS Security Essentials, Windows 7 firewall
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